FAQ
“When clients seek out a yoga therapist or a therapeutic group, they are usually not coming to learn yoga, but to get help with or relief from some symptoms or health condition that is troubling them. In most cases, the instruction focuses on their condition and how the yoga techniques can help them feel better or improve their function, rather than on the techniques or methods of yoga practice.”
– Gary Kraftsow, a leading expert in the field of Yoga TherapyWhat is the difference between Yoga Therapy and a regular yoga class?
Yoga Therapy is specifically designed to address the client’s health conditions and challenges. A yoga class can also be therapeutic but does not necessarily seek to tailor the practice to the client. A Yoga Therapy session, individual or in a small group, can focus on specific concerns with the intention of bringing ease, relief, and enhanced healing. Yoga Therapy can be used to achieve whatever goals the client and yoga therapist set in order to work towards a state of well-being.
What is the difference between Individual Yoga Therapy and Group Yoga Therapy?
While Yoga Therapy is typically performed on an individual basis, it can also be provided in a small group where multiple people work together with a yoga therapist, focusing on similar conditions or symptoms. In addition to individual work, the power of the group is part of the healing process.
Why do I need to fill an intake form?
Intake forms give yoga therapists important information about the client, allowing them to better prepare for the eventual treatment plan. The intake form is also a valuable tool to promote self-inquiry in the client. In addition, the intake form helps to define the relationship between a client and yoga therapist.
The Intake Form should be completed prior to the first session.
What to expect from a Yoga Therapy session?
Each session begins with an assessment of the client’s current symptoms and a discussion of the client’s goals for said session. The yoga therapist then recommends the appropriate techniques, and guides the client through a practice that promotes wellness for both body and mind. Typically, the yoga therapist provides the client with homework so that practices can be built into the client’s daily life. To establish a practice that is realistic and accurate in addressing the client’s specific goals, multiple sessions may be recommended.
How many sessions will I need?
Each person is unique, and every case is different. Most clients will experience some benefit after just one session. Depending on your individual needs, more sessions may be necessary or desirable to build a self-care practice that meets your goals.
Where do the sessions take place?
Depending on your location Individual Yoga Therapy sessions can occur in your own home or online. Scheduled Group Yoga Therapy sessions take place online.
