Wellness And Therapy Guides
Yoga Therapy
What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy harnesses the teachings and practices of yoga in a one-on-one approach tailored to meet your specific needs.
Using traditional yogic principles, yoga therapy incorporates a variety of techniques such as asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, mantra chanting, mudras (hand gestures), and ritualistic practices.
By applying these practices in a therapeutic context, yoga therapy can help to address physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances.
Yoga therapy is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience of yoga.
Yoga therapy harnesses the teachings and practices of yoga in a one-on-one approach tailored to meet your specific needs.
Using traditional yogic principles, yoga therapy incorporates a variety of techniques such as asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, mantra chanting, mudras (hand gestures), and ritualistic practices.
By applying these practices in a therapeutic context, yoga therapy can help to address physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances.
Yoga therapy is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience of yoga.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
Through a combination of gentle physical movements, breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness practices, yoga therapy can help manage the side effects of treatment and enhancing overall quality of life.
Yoga therapy may help with reducing feelings of distress, depression, anxiety and decreasing cancer-related fatigue and supporting the immune response.
It can be specifically tailored to address the needs of individuals with specific types of cancer, post-traumatic stress syndrome, or other therapeutic needs, offering targeted support and healing.
Yoga therapy has a growing body of research supporting its efficacy in addressing various human conditions, seeking to address root causes and guide individuals back to their natural state of health.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
Through a combination of gentle physical movements, breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness practices, yoga therapy can help manage the side effects of treatment and enhancing overall quality of life.
Yoga therapy may help with reducing feelings of distress, depression, anxiety and decreasing cancer-related fatigue and supporting the immune response.
It can be specifically tailored to address the needs of individuals with specific types of cancer, post-traumatic stress syndrome, or other therapeutic needs, offering targeted support and healing.
Yoga therapy has a growing body of research supporting its efficacy in addressing various human conditions, seeking to address root causes and guide individuals back to their natural state of health.
Benefits for Carers
Tailored to your specific needs, yoga therapy offers numerous benefits for carers, including stress reduction, improved mental wellbeing, and enhanced flexibility, strength and physical health.
It is a nourishing and customised opportunity for self-care and self-awareness.
Tailored to your specific needs, yoga therapy offers numerous benefits for carers, including stress reduction, improved mental wellbeing, and enhanced flexibility, strength and physical health.
It is a nourishing and customised opportunity for self-care and self-awareness.
What to Expect from Your Session
During your initial yoga therapy session, you can expect a thorough assessment to understand your unique needs and goals. Your yoga therapist will take the time to listen to your concerns, medical history, and lifestyle to tailor a personalised treatment plan.
The poses can be altered to suit you and your needs – there’s no tying yourself into pretzels.
Relaxation is an important part of yoga and all the sessions will include a relaxation period.
In follow-up sessions, you will work collaboratively with your yoga therapist to explore various yoga practices, including physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and dietary recommendations. Together, you will determine the most effective strategies to address your specific needs.
Throughout the sessions, your yoga therapist will provide guidance, support, and encouragement as you explore and integrate these practices into your daily life.
What to Expect from Your Session
During your initial yoga therapy session, you can expect a thorough assessment to understand your unique needs and goals. Your yoga therapist will take the time to listen to your concerns, medical history, and lifestyle to tailor a personalised treatment plan.
The poses can be altered to suit you and your needs – there’s no tying yourself into pretzels.
Relaxation is an important part of yoga and all the sessions will include a relaxation period.
In follow-up sessions, you will work collaboratively with your yoga therapist to explore various yoga practices, including physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and dietary recommendations. Together, you will determine the most effective strategies to address your specific needs.
Throughout the sessions, your yoga therapist will provide guidance, support, and encouragement as you explore and integrate these practices into your daily life.
References
- Definition of a Yoga Therapist | Yoga Australia
- What is Yoga Therapy | Australasian Association of Yoga Therapy
- Yoga Therapy | GoodTherapy
- Yoga Therapy | SoulAdvisor
- The Role of Yoga Therapy In The Management of Cancer-Related Fatigue | University of Cincinnati
- Influence of yoga on mood states, distress, quality of life and immune outcomes in early stage breast cancer patients undergoing surgery | International Journal of Yoga | PubMed
- Yoga: An essential element for healing in breast cancer patients | Lifehouse
- The Vital Role of Yoga Therapy in Oncology Care | American Society of Clinical Oncology
