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Yoga Therapy

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Your yoga therapy journey is tailored to meet your unique needs, providing a supportive and holistic approach to well-being. Whether you’re navigating physical challenges, emotional stress, or seeking balance, yoga therapy offers a compassionate, evidence-based path to healing.

With a trauma-informed foundation, each session is designed to create a safe and empowering space, where you can explore gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness practices that foster resilience and self-discovery.

Specialising in yoga therapy for children, teens, and adults, my adaptable approach ensures that every individual receives personalised care and guidance, meeting you exactly where you are on your wellness journey.

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No prior yoga experience is needed, just an open heart and a willingness to explore.

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My aim is to empower you with tools that foster self-compassion, resilience, and a deeper connection to yourself, supporting you to move forward with greater ease and confidence while meeting you exactly where you are.

First thing first - What is yoga therapy?

Yoga therapy is a holistic and empowering approach to well-being that blends movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental health. It provides a personalized journey that meets you where you are and helps you progress towards greater balance, resilience, and self-awareness. Whether you're navigating stress, managing chronic conditions, or seeking deeper connection within yourself, yoga therapy offers practical tools to help you thrive in daily life.

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T.K.V. Desikachar, a highly respected pioneer in yoga therapy during the 20th century, stated:

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 “Yoga therapy is a self-empowering process, where the care-seeker, with the help of the Yoga therapist, implements a personalized and evolving Yoga practice, that not only addresses the illness in a multi-dimensional manner, but also aims to alleviate his/her suffering in a progressive, non-invasive and complementary manner.”

 

This means that yoga therapy can serve as a preventative, curative, or supportive tool, helping to manage health challenges at all levels - physical, emotional, and beyond.

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Yoga therapy integrates the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive and client centre approach to health. Heather Mason, founder of The Minded Institute, an organisation at the forefront of integrating yoga therapy with mental health and neuroscience, describes yoga therapy as:

 

“An emerging healthcare profession grounded in yogic techniques and philosophy, offering a client-centered and evidence-informed approach to health and well-being. It recognises the intrinsic interconnectedness of all aspects of being, understanding that restoring balance in one area fosters harmony in the whole.”

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By combining insights from medical science, psychology, and yoga, yoga therapy empowers individuals to take an active role in their healing process. Each session is tailored to the individual, providing practical tools and compassionate guidance to restore balance and foster lasting well-being.

The Yoga Therapy journey

Yoga therapy is a journey, assessing the whole person rather than just symptoms.

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Each session is carefully designed to meet your specific needs, incorporating breathwork, movement, meditation, relaxation, and behavioral strategies to promote greater health and resilience.

What can Yoga Therapy support?

Yoga therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of physical and mental health concerns, including but not limited to:

  • Stress and anxiety 

  • Depression

  • Special & Additional needs (ADHD, ASD)

  • Asthma, COPD, Long Covid

  • Chronic pain (eg., back pain)

  • Digestive issues (eg., IBS)

  • Obesity

  • Heart Disease

  • Peri/Post Menopause

  • Osteoporosis

  • Insomnia

  • Musculoskeletal conditions

  • Autoimmune disorders (eg., Hashimoto, Graves' disease) 

  • Trauma Recovery (PTSD, Complex Trauma)​

How to get started?

Starting your yoga therapy journey is simple.

 

Begin with a free 15-minute discovery call to explore how yoga therapy can support you. After this, an initial intake session will be scheduled to develop a personalised plan tailored to your unique needs.

What happens before the first session?

Before your first session, you will receive a welcome email with an intake form to share your background, health history, and personal objectives. This allows us to co-create a meaningful and achievable therapeutic plan that fits your lifestyle.

What to expect on your first session and beyond?

Your journey begins with a comprehensive intake consultation to explore your needs, goals, and concerns

Each session is tailored to support your evolving needs and typically includes:

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  • A check-in to discuss progress and any changes

  • Mindful & somatic movement based on your needs

  • Breathwork & relaxation techniques

  • Reflective practices for self-awareness​

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Following each session, you'll receive individualised practices designed to integrate into your daily life. These tools help cultivate long-term resilience by drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern science, empowering you to take an active role in your healing journey.

Our focus is on creating sustainable change, supporting you in developing a deeper understanding of your body and mind while fostering self-compassion and confidence.

Location and investment:

  • In-Person Sessions: Held at my private home studio in N12, London, offering a comfortable and supportive environment.

  • Online Sessions: Available for those unable to travel or based abroad.

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I offer a range of packages to suit different needs and budgets. A minimum of six sessions is recommended for the most effective results.

  • 15 minutes discovery call  - FREE

  • Initial consultation (90 minutes) - £100

  • Single follow-up session (60 minutes) - £90

  • Package of 6 sessions including initial consolation  - £510

  • Package of 12 sessions - £960

  • Small Private Group Sessions – Available at the studio or within hospital and therapeutic environments upon request.​

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Discounts & Payment Details:

  • 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all private sessions.

  • Payments are made via Bank Transfer, with details provided upon booking.

  • 20% Discount available for university students, NHS workers.​

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