The yoga tradition views each human begin as a multidimensional system that includes numerous aspects- including body, breath and mind (intellect and emotions)- and their mutual interaction. Yoga Therapy is founded on the basic principle that intelligent practice can positively influence the direction of change within these human dimensions, which are distinct from an individual's unchanging nature.
Learn more about Yoga Therapy with Melissa Aguirre, C-IAYT and Director of the Integrative Yoga Therapy Studies program explains how Yoga Therapy is a powerful asset to health and proactive wellness. She begins with context and understanding what is yoga therapy then explores how Yoga Therapy principles mirror standard health models. Aguirre goes into ways Yoga Therapy can collaborate with health care and the benefits of Yoga Therapy.
SELF DISCOVERY. SELF AWARENESS. SELF AGENCY
Yoga Therapy is centered around reducing suffering and aiding clients to become a conduit of their own healing through yoga therapy tools such as:
- Ancient Texts and Philosophical perspectives
- Vagal Tone and Nervous System Optimization
- Trust in Provider/Client Relationship
- Asana and Somatic Practices
- Spiritual Hygiene and Biology
- Pranayama and Breath Work Tools
- Mantra and Sound Therapy
- Proactive Solutions and Lifestyle Application
- Adjunct and Integrative Care
- Meditation Practices and Techniques
- Increased Self Awareness
- Ayurvedic and Elemental Impact on Health
- Cosmic Seasons and Jytoish
- Tools for Self Awareness
- Improving interoception, proprioception, and nueroception
- Establishing Self Regulation Skills
- Mind Body Facilitation
Integrating Yogic Philosophy and Tradition with biomedical and psychological models of health, yoga therapy is a powerful adjunct modality of integrative care to amplify proactive health and maintenance. Yoga Therapists are Stress Management Experts and Mind Body Specialists offering a powerful resource in medical, corporate and public arenas to addressing optimal well being in our community. Our program unpacks thorough cellular and neural biology to understand the underpinning workings on why yoga does what yoga does while mirroring yogic philosophy that orients clients towards flourishing health.