Yoga Therapy

Find balance & healing with Yoga Therapy

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility and healing is essential for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Yoga therapy offers a holistic approach to health, combining the ancient practice of yoga with modern therapeutic techniques to promote healing and balance.

You're probably already familiar with mainstream yoga, but let’s explore what yoga therapy is and how it can benefit YOU!

What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga Therapy is the professional application of yogic principles and practices to promote holistic health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship. It includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups - IAYT

It is a personalised approach to wellness that uses the tools and techniques of yoga to address specific health concerns. Unlike a regular yoga class, which generally focuses on fitness, strength, flexibility and balance, yoga therapy tailors practices to the individual, taking into account their physical, mental, and emotional needs. Specifically, a yoga therapist is trained to recognise when certain poses, breathing techniques or otherwise may be contraindicated, taking into account the details obtained during the intake and assessment to ascertain a holistic programme and a whole-person approach.

Practices include pain-free physical exercises, mindful movements, breathwork, relaxation techniques, meditation, and compassionate, trauma-informed conversations. Yoga therapy may also include lifestyle counseling, fun and games as part of its holistic approach.

Process

• Intake Session: We dive deep into your health history, lifestyle, personality, and preferences.
• Physical And Breath Assessments: We conduct thorough examinations to understand your unique needs.
• Personalized Plans: Together, we craft practices adapted to your energy, mood, and schedules.
• Progress: We empower you with knowledge for informed, life-enhancing decisions.
• Adapt: We continue monitoring and adapting with time, as your needs evolve.

Benefits of Yoga Therapy

1. Physical healing: Yoga therapy can help alleviate a wide range of physical ailments, including chronic pain, injuries, and mobility issues. Through targeted asanas, gentle movements, breathwork and mindfulness, it promotes flexibility, strength, and balance in the body and mind.
2. Stress reduction: The practice of yoga therapy encourages relaxation and stress reduction through deliberately chosen movements, breathing and guided relaxation techniques. This can help manage stress, anxiety, and improve overall mental well-being.
3. Emotional support: Yoga therapy provides a nurturing environment for emotional exploration and healing. Through the integration of breathwork, meditation and creative techniques, coupled with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, it can help individuals manage diverse emotions, improve self-awareness, and cultivate resilience.
4. Improved sleep: Many people find that regular yoga therapy sessions improve the quality of their sleep. The varying practices employed can help calm the mind and promote better sleep patterns. Sleep plays a pivotal role in bolstering immunity, facilitating restoration and regeneration, and promoting overall physical and emotional well-being.
5. Enhanced quality of life: Ultimately, yoga therapy aims to improve the overall quality of life by addressing physical, mental, and emotional imbalances. It empowers individuals to take an active role in their health and well-being through informed decisions.

Interested? Book your personalised ONE-TO-ONE YOGA THERAPY SESSION at the MyMama Hub in Naxxar with our yoga therapist Nadia Camilleri!