About

My Approach to Therapeutic Yoga

Rather than seeing yoga as being only physically therapeutic, I see it as having the potential to also be therapeutic psychologically and spiritually. 

For example, for any particular practice, I consider the needs and challenges of the students within my class and which aspects of yoga may be helpful. Although I make every effort to include a variety of asanas in every class, the longer I am with a group of students, the more closely I am able to align the class with their needs. For example, for students who have desk jobs and sit a great deal of the day, I am sure to incorporate a good deal of asanas to strengthen the back and open the front of the body (such as Matsyasana/fish and Salabhasana/locust) as well as asanas that strengthen and lengthen the low back and hamstrings (such as Paschimottanasana/seated forward bend and Virabadrasana II/Warrior II). I also incorporate other components such as drishti (gaze) and pranayama (breath regulation). In an office setting, there are times when we won't be able to move from a stressful situation, and these practices may help.

My hope is to help each of us live more comfortably in the body we've been given, within the role we live out day by day, and continue to participate in the activities we enjoy. This is different for each of us. Whether you are seeking ways to strengthen, stretch, relax, deal with mental stress, become more spiritual, or just keep moving despite various challenges, my hope is to meet you where you are.