Yoga Therapy for Every Body

My yoga style tends to feel gentle while being incredibly strengthening, which can be supportive for maturing populations, anyone overcoming an injury, or for those who prefer a slower, more mindful practice. I focus on stabilizing and mobilizing the joints and strengthening deep muscles throughout the body. Connection to the breath is also an essential aspect utilized in every session. 

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By cultivating proper anatomical alignment and somatic awareness (both an internal and external sense of the body), we can decrease physical pain, build resilience, and cultivate longevity. This kind of movement is both healing and prevents further injury, restoring a felt sense of the body's natural integration and goodness.

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For those with limited mobility, chair yoga is a wonderful option.

For those living with chronic pain, whether diagnosed or not, yoga therapy is a modality which can be profoundly impactful. This is often accounted to the emphasis placed on breathing, which disrupts the pain and stress response by activating the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). Sometimes chronic pain is linked to sub-optimal movement patterns and lifestyle habits, and my assessment can help identify and correct any imbalances.

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Chronic pain and the stress of illness can often impact sleep quality, and yoga therapy can help improve this. Studies have shown that one hour of yoga nidra (deep relaxation practice) is equivalent to four hours of sleep!

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I also specialize in therapeutic yoga for cancer, heart and autoimmune disease, and chronic or terminal illness. For these cases, breathwork and the mindful aspects of yoga can be beneficial for reducing pain, lowering stress, and connecting to one's vibrant, inner essence. 

For mental and emotional health, yoga therapy is a wonderful complement to more traditional forms of mental health care. I specialize in supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress and PTSD. I believe yoga therapy is also deeply beneficial when navigating grief and trauma - areas I have additional training in.

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My sessions are always trauma-informed and prioritize nervous system care. Whether you need strengthening movement, deep rest, breathing support, or tools for self-regulation, the diverse practices of yoga are proven to positively impact mental-emotional wellbeing.

Somatic mindfulness offers empowering techniques to regulate the nervous system and return to the present moment by attuning to body sensations. This is a wide and diverse field with key implications for trauma healing, as all trauma is stored in the body.

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Whether you are a seasoned or novice meditator, I'll support you with tools that not only reduce stress, but bring greater clarity, resilience, and joy into your life.