Benefits of Yoga Therapy
Benefits reported from individual and small group Yoga Therapy
Benefits:
- Reduces muscular tension
- Increases range of motion and strength
- Improves posture and body awareness (aids in loss of sensation, reduces risk for injury and falls)
- Improves ease of movement
- Provides a safe place and modified techniques to work on improving balance
- Supports digestive health
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Supports respiratory health
- Increases ability to control and lengthen one’s breath which aids strengthening the diaphragm for speech and eliciting the body’s relaxation response
- Supports management of sensitivity to light and noise
- Provides techniques for energy management, pain management and stress management
- Aids in concentration and mental focus (attention and memory)
- Aids in the ability to follow instructions (auditory comprehension and impulsivity)
- Increases ability to quiet racing thoughts and be present with one’s body and breath
- Supports emotion regulation
- Supports improved sleep quality
- Supports a client to move towards self-compassion, acceptance and loving-kindness
Small Group Yoga Therapy Offers the Added Benefits of:
- Peer support and understanding that they are not alone in their experience
- Supports a feeling of connection
- Reduces feelings of social isolation and loneliness
- Shared energy and motivation/encouragement to practice
Please note that benefits reported are unique to each person’s individual experience.