Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy is the integration of traditional Yogic concepts and techniques with western medical and psychological knowledge. It is Yoga with specific focus, and student centered; focusing on their overall well-being. This approach is distinct from systems of yoga where the class structure and content are pre-arranged and the student molds his/herself to the form of yoga being taught. Yoga Therapy sees the cause of all disease as separation; from source, self and ultimately from society and the environment.

Yoga Therapy aims at the holistic treatments and lifestyle of various psychological or somatic dysfunctions and special needs that can range from back problems, Multiple Sclerosis and addictions to asthma and emotional distress, by focusing on the student's over all well-being, rather than the dysfunction. Joseph Lepage describes the root of all disease as one of separation; a lack of awareness of the unity of all things, and connection to our spiritual source or essence, and sees the role of Yoga Therapy as a vehicle for the exploration and integration of all aspects of ourselves, through the art and science of Yoga. There is emphasis on making yoga accessible to everyone for the greater good and ultimate evolution of our communities, species and planet". Krishnamacharya adapted yoga practices based on the abilities of the student, and stressed the importance of the responsibility of the teacher to the student and their relationship. His son and student, TKV Desikechar, carries on this legacy and adds that the ultimate power of healing has to come from within. The art and science of Yoga Therapy provides a safe and appropriate structure for learning the technology of yoga and the spaciousness for the blossoming of the essence of Yoga to emerge. As a yoga therapist, Chaya serves her students as a guide, or mentor in the student's journey of self-discovery. By creating a safe, learning and healing environment and holding this space for their truth to emerge, and for them to find their own way to themselves.