Experience the Healing Power of Yoga Therapy
Connecting Your Body and Mind to Heal Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress
You've been advocating for your mental health—researching therapists, attending therapy, doing everything possible to gain peace of mind. Yet something is missing.
You know the body and mind aren't separate entities but intrinsically linked. There's one burning question: How do you sync mind and body to gain true relief from mental health obstacles?
The answer? Yoga Therapy.
As a licensed psychotherapist and certified Yoga instructor, I create a one-of-a-kind healing experience. Together, we'll uproot and identify areas where you need to heal while learning to be grounded and present in your body.
What Is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga Therapy uses gentle asanas (physical postures), mindfulness, meditation, and pranayama (breathing techniques) to relieve mental health symptoms. This combination resets the nervous system and achieves presence of mind.
Though some consider yoga "new age," it's one of the world's oldest healing practices, dating back to the pre-Vedic period. The Indian Sage Patanjali discovered how yoga fuses mental and physical states into complete calm.
The key difference: Yoga therapists must have specific training and licensing. I'm both a licensed psychotherapist in New York & Connecticut and a certified Yoga teacher with 17 years of experience—providing the knowledge to bring you the peace you desire.
The Difference in My Approach
Through my clinical background and love of movement, I deeply understand the power of syncing body and mind. When one is misaligned, the other becomes imbalanced—a philosophy understood in Eastern medicine and recently acknowledged in Western medicine.
As a licensed therapist, I know clients may need more than talk therapy to heal trauma. I introduce bottom-up methods like yoga and somatic practices that engage what's happening within the body.
Over years of practice, I've witnessed yoga therapy's immense healing power. By studying both cultural traditions and mental-physical healing aspects, I bridge the connection to healing for my clients, sharing this wisdom in all sessions.
Together, we uncover samskaras (imprints, patterns, and tensions) within ourselves that can be unlocked through asanas and meditation.
Benefits of Yoga Therapy
Imagine feeling more like yourself—or the self you know you are at your core but haven't connected to yet.
Yoga aims to unite mind and body through scientific, time-honored techniques. We'll discover and implement the best yoga therapy tools for your healing journey.
Benefits you'll experience:
Enhanced self-awareness
Decreased stress levels
Increased physical movement and health
Reduced anxiety and depression
Relief from chronic and physical pain
Resolution of negative thought patterns
Peace of mind
Classes and Workshops
I offer private sessions, weekly classes, and topic-specific workshops. Please reach out for more details.
Private Yoga Sessions
60-minute sessions diving deep into your unique needs, exploring stress or fear while integrating asana (physical), pranayama (breathing), and meditation practices.
Yoga and Mental Health Workshops
Programs using yoga to support mental health while connecting with others—fusing community power and yoga for greater peace.
Consultations for Clinicians
For clinicians interested in integrating yoga and somatic practices into psychotherapy practice. I'll walk you through benefits, techniques, and reasons this practice can be invaluable for you and your clients.
FAQ
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The first rule is "do no harm." I'll ensure you listen to your body and proceed at the correct pace. Consult your doctor before starting any new exercise.
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Most feel presence and physical calm as early as the first session. For lasting relief, consistency is important.Description text goes here
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Derived from Sanskrit meaning "to join or unite."
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Yoga Therapy uses time-honored traditions to heal mental states, delivered by a licensed clinician with training in both areas.
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• Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist in New York
• Member of NASW, The Trauma Therapist Network, and Yoga Alliance (ERYT200 and YACEP)
• Listed in Trauma Conscious Yoga Institute directories
• Certified Level 1 in trauma-conscious yoga method
• Certified in Embodied Trauma Conscious Reproductive Health
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Currently, I don't accept insurance, and insurance companies don't reimburse for this therapy type.
