What to Expect

There are almost 21 million Americans doing yoga right now.

So, if you’re thinking about it, you’re not weird!

The word therapy can have a negative stigma. And you may have heard that yoga was “woo woo,” so why put them together? Research supports yoga’s therapeutic benefits for physical and emotional pain.

The reason yoga is so popular is that it almost always has immediate short-term benefits: better range of motion, more pain-free movement, and better sleep.

Over time you’ll learn better patterning in your physical movements, as well as a healthier relationship with yourself and your loved ones.

As a yoga therapist, my goal is to help you discover long-term relief and a happier mind, body, and spirit.

You can do yoga in person or online. Here’s what it looks like…

Getting started (all sessions)…

I will send an email confirmation with the date and time of your appointment, as well as the location (or link to join of participating online). You’ll also receive some health history forms that you can complete and return before your first session. If you can’t get to them or need guidance in any way, don’t worry; we can fill them out together when we meet.

For class, wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in.

Before we start moving, we’ll discuss what you want to work on the most, and we’ll leave space open for any of your short-term goals. As a part of this, we’ll talk about everything impacting your body: your job, your movement patterns, your relationships, etc. I’m going to ask a lot of questions to get a better understanding of what you are going through.

I’ll then lead you in some warm-ups and some longer-held postures for the majority of the session.

You and your body direct the session; so if it’s becoming too intense, we can do less or change the posture to accommodate your needs. If you need more, we can do that, too.

Sometimes I include meditation and restorative yoga, depending on what you are seeking. Sessions will conclude with reflection and an action-step for you to work on before we meet again.

All sessions are 60 minutes (the length of most yoga classes).

For new clients, I recommend meeting weekly to see maximum results. Once you accomplish those goals, you might consider going to a monthly check-in session to stay on track.

Online considerations…

Please use high-speed Internet. Phones and tablets can work for the session, but generally, a laptop is best so that I can see you without your having to walk back to your desk and adjust the camera.

Try to carve out a time you can be alone for the 60 minutes. I don’t mind pets barging in, but it’s hard for you to be fully present if your ears are attending to the needs of the other people in your household.

If you have a yoga mat, keep it handy, but carpet also works just fine. If you own yoga props like blocks and blankets, have those available, too. If you do not, grab a pillow and blanket from your couch (they usually work just as well).

In-person considerations…

You may have seen some photos of my using touch with some clients. That is completely optional, but I give you that option each session.

Human contact can be powerful, but it can also be uncomfortable for a multitude of understandable reasons. I will always respect your boundaries. Touch-free sessions can be just as impactful.

This is your time…

… for pain relief and reconnecting with your life.

I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if what you are looking for is a good fit for the yoga therapy I offer. If I don’t answer, I promise to call you back.

Think about it: The worst-case scenario from scheduling your first session is that you’ve learned something about your body and started moving around a little bit.

What do you have to lose??

So, reach out today by using the contact form below or giving me a call!
(585) 200-7209