WHAT IS YOGA THERAPY?

Yoga therapy is a unique and powerful way of treating a specific illness or problem for an individual by using the application of traditional yoga tools such as breathing (pranayama), posture and movement (asana), meditation, visualisation, mantra, mudra, lifestyle changes, Ayurveda and more by personalising these techniques depending on each individuals medical history, physical abilities, traumas, dosha/elements, lifestyle, and goals in life. Implementing these traditional ways enables promoting balance between mind, body and emotions.


“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. Depending upon the nature of the illness, yoga therapy can not only be preventative or curative, but also serve a means to manage the illness, or facilitate healing in the person at all levels.”
TVK Desikachar, one of the greatest masters of yoga therapy


Yoga Therapy can be used to treat:

Mental Health Conditions

  • Trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, autism, post-natal depression.

Physical Conditions

  • Diabetes, obesity, chronic pain, heart disease, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s, asthma, Alzheimer’s, musculoskeletal problems, brain Injury, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, IBS, insomnia, arthritis, osteoporosis.

Yoga therapy is practiced one to one, with a bespoke session that focuses on an individual’s personal, specific physical, mental and emotional health needs.


Yoga therapy sessions include:

  • An analysis of your breath, posture, gait, dosha (personality types in Ayurveda) and various yoga poses to understand a more in-depth personal requirement.
  • An intake inquiring into your medical history, along with your physical, mental, energetic, and spiritual needs.
  • Physical postures (asana) chosen and adapted to suit your personal needs.
  • Breathing (pranayama), meditation, and relaxation practice.
  • Life style changes.
  • Personalized home practice.