Yoga Therapy

What is yoga therapy?

Therapeutic yoga is the integration of ancient yogic wisdom with traditional allopathic emotional and physical medicine. The ancient wisdom of yoga is becoming increasingly popular as a tool to address and moderate the symptoms associated with anxiety, depression and PTSD. Study after study in the field of neuroscience has proven that the only true way to change the landscape of our brain and emotions is by befriending the internal experience.

What is the goal of yoga therapy?

Often people who have experienced trauma or extreme stress don’t find sensory experiences to be safe. I teach mindfulness and self-awareness, along with somatic tools to empower the individual to self-regulate, while containing a safe space to experience and process emotions. Our bodies are designed to deal with stress, however many of us never read the manual to learn how to tap into those internal resources. The goal of these sessions is not to have you work with me forever, but to empower you with useful tools to manage strong emotions, experiences, sensations, and flashbacks.

What does a typical session look like?

During a therapeutic yoga individual or small group session, clients will be guided through practices tailored to fit their specific physical or emotional goals. We will integrate somatic and embodied practices as we talk through certain emotions that bubble up in the body.

What if I am not flexible?

Whether you have practiced yoga extensively or have never even touched your toes, this practice is accessible and open for all bodies. Through the union of mind, body and spirit, clients will be guided through an integrated healing experience. No experience, flexibility, or strength is required, simply a willingness to heal.

How can I practice at home?

Cait tries to update her YouTube channel with free practices and sequences explaining the tools she uses in her practice with clients. You will have access to this channel in conjunction with the personalized practices we go over in session in order to have take home tools to use at home.