Traditional Yoga

Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice

The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to yoke,” or “to unite.” The practice of yoga is intended to create this union, this bond between our head, heart, body, spirit and soul. It also allows our inner world to meet our outer world. 

There are many theories as to where Yoga originated. The first recorded systemization of Yoga was introduced by an Indian sage, named Patanjali, in his Yoga Sutras, around 400 C.E. The practice was, in fact, handed down from teacher to student, long before this text arose. Traditionally, this was a one-to-one experience.

Since Yoga became popular in the West in the 20th century, group classes as well as many different interpretations and styles, have become the norm.

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The way I teach is quite different than what you'll find in a modern day yoga class. I often encourage longer holds, flowing at your own pace, with your own breath. That's the fundamental, therapeutic approach.

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Intensity is in the eye of the beholder. For some, longer holds are more intense, others slower paced classes are, some find a faster pace more challenging. One is not better than the other, they're just different options. Remember faster, hotter, stronger, longer is not always better. Every bodies body is different and every day your body is different. Honor your body, every damn day. 

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Yoga Therapeutics

Yoga is also used as a therapeutic tool for many physical and mental responses

Mind-body research is now demonstrating its effectiveness as a treatment for chronic pain, mental responses, cardiovascular disease and so much more.

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Yoga, from a therapeutic perspective, explores a deeper understanding of anatomy, physiology, plus the integration of Eastern & Western methodologies.

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While the focus of a yoga teacher is to teach yoga asanas (poses), the focus of a Yoga Therapeutics Specialist is less about teaching yoga asanas (poses) and more about applying specific yoga techniques to help a person reduce symptoms they may be dealing with through a customized Yoga Therapeutics Session. 

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These are personalized, ongoing 1 on 1 sessions, aimed to assist students with living a better quality of life, allowing them to heal and cope with physically demanding lifestyles, sedentary lifestyles, mental responses, ailments, or injuries. 

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Lifestyles, Mental Responses, Ailments, & Injuries Include 

• Athletes

• Desk-bound careers

• Mental responses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD...

• Postpartum recovery

• Sciatica

• Arthritis 

• Runners knee

• Tennis elbow

• Sprains, strains, fractures...

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