It is common for people to come to my classes or consult with me privately about physical pain or diagnoses they may have received. X-rays, MRI, and other compelling diagnostic imaging often validate evidence of some physical issue related to these issues. Bursitis, arthritis, low back pain, spinal disk, or hip issues that include degenerative conditions can present themselves when the body habitually moves in ways it is not designed. All this can happen due to injury, lifestyle, and other causes.

These pain, balance, or movement problems may result from musculoskeletal imbalance and postural misalignment. These imbalances place ongoing stress on the structures of the body and can be the deeper roots of many of the pain and movement challenges we face.

For many, the search for suitable Yoga or other movement therapy solutions for specific problems is the first and most crucial step in best addressing their concerns. This is more critical if more specific medical or physical challenges are present that have been challenging to resolve through other means.

Individualized Yoga and Movement Therapy sessions are a one-on-one experience with an Instructor/Therapist who can tailor the techniques and practices of Yoga, Somatic Based Postural Therapy, Meditation, and related disciplines to specific needs and personal goals.

Students can benefit from individual work, supporting mental and physical health improvements. All this work is non-medical. Rather than treat any disease or symptoms, the aim is to address the root causes of these challenges in conjunction with medical and other therapeutic disciplines.

The International Association of Yoga Therapists, on their Yoga Therapy. Health website discusses how Yoga therapy is set apart from more traditional Yoga taught in classes as follows:

“Although all Yoga is potentially therapeutic and healing, yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools—postures/exercises, breathwork, meditation techniques, and more—to address an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional needs. Many people first learn about Yoga through its physical practices, but a common misconception is that it’s all about stretching or movement. In fact, yoga therapy can help people who can’t move at all, as well as active individuals!” (1)