What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga therapy can be defined as the application of Yogic principles to a particular person with the goal of achieving a particular spiritual, psychological, or physiological goal. The means employed are composed of cleverly conceived steps which include but are not limited to the components of Ashtânga Yoga, which includes the educational teachings of yama, niyama, asana, prânâyâma, pratyâhâra, dhâranâ, dhyâna and samâdhi. Also included are the application of meditation, textual study, spiritual or psychological counseling, singing, imagery, prayer and ritual to meet the needs of the individual. Yoga therapy respects individual differences in age, culture, religion, philosophy, occupation, and mental and physical health. The competent and competent yogin or yogin applies Yoga Therapy according to the period, place and age, strength and activities of the practitioner

Yoga therapy tends to be milder with a greater focus on body awareness, postural alignment and movement that is linked with relaxed rhythmic breathing. It takes time to tune in with the experience of the mind, which cultivates a greater self-consciousness.
Yoga promotes balance and strength on a physical, mental and emotional level. When our balance is disturbed by illness, yoga can help restore it, or manage the disease. “I can tell you that yoga is simply the most powerful system of general health and wellness I have ever seen”
Yoga Therapy Practitioners are experienced yoga teachers who have completed post-graduate training in medical conditions and uses of yoga and its bio-medical effects.