Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Anxiety

Yoga Therapy is the use of specific yoga practices, including, but not limited to, breathing exercises, movement, and relaxation techniques, to address physical, mental, and emotional health concerns. It is tailored to meet your individual needs and help alleviate stress, anxiety, burnout, and other health challenges.

Unlike regular yoga classes, which follow a set routine for a group, Yoga Therapy is personalised, one to one. Gosia, a certified yoga therapist, will tailor the practices specifically for you, focusing on your unique health concerns, such as stress, anxiety, or physical discomfort.

Yoga Therapy can be highly effective for managing stress and burnout. The combination of mindful movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques can help to calm your nervous system, reduce tension, and promote a sense of balance and wellbeing.

Yoga Therapy is different from talking therapy in its approach and techniques. While talking therapy (such as counselling or psychotherapy) focuses primarily on verbal communication to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, yoga therapy addresses both the mind and body.

In Yoga Therapy, the emphasis is on physical sensations, breath, and mindfulness, allowing you to connect with your body and mind in a more holistic way. Talking therapy focuses on cognitive and emotional processing through conversation, whereas Yoga Therapy incorporates physical movement and breath control to promote healing and balance. Both approaches can complement each other, with yoga therapy offering physical tools to help alleviate the symptoms and effects of stress at work, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

No, Yoga Therapy is suitable for people of all experience levels, including complete beginners. The practices are adapted to your abilities, and modifications are made as necessary to ensure you feel comfortable and safe during your sessions.

Yoga therapy can help reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, improve focus, manage chronic pain, promote relaxation, and support emotional wellbeing. It can also improve sleep, and foster a greater sense of overall health.

The number of sessions needed depends on your individual goals and health concerns. Some people see significant improvement after a few sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing therapy for longer-term results. Your therapist will work with you to create a personalised plan, usually based on a block of 6 sessions.

Numerous studies have shown that yoga therapy can significantly reduce stress, alleviate symptoms of burnout, and help manage anxiety. Yoga therapy can help to reduce stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation. Research continues to validate yoga therapy as an effective complementary treatment.

Yoga Therapy is a complementary practice and should not replace professional medical treatment. It is recommended to consult with your General Practitioner/healthcare provider, especially if you have specific medical conditions or concerns, before starting yoga therapy.

Yoga Therapy can help you support mental health. It combines movement, breathwork, and mindfulness practices to help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. These techniques promote relaxation, enhance emotional balance, and improve overall wellbeing. By calming the nervous system and fostering a deeper connection between the mind and body, yoga therapy helps manage the physical and emotional symptoms of mental health challenges, contributing to a greater sense of peace and emotional resilience.

It is a therapeutic practice that uses techniques such as breathwork, gentle movement, and relaxation to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. While Yoga has spiritual roots in ancient traditions, Yoga Therapy is focused on healing and personal wellbeing, not religious teachings. It can be practiced by individuals of ANY faith or NO faith at all, and it is adapted to support the specific health needs of each person, rather than promoting a religious belief system.

Yoga Therapy can be an effective tool for managing anxiety and improving sleep. Techniques like mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle movement can help calm the mind, reduce anxiety levels, and promote a restful night’s sleep.

Wear comfortable, breathable clothing that allows you to move freely. Yoga therapy may involve gentle stretches and postures, so it’s important to feel relaxed and unrestrained. You don’t need to buy special yoga clothing or equipment. A basic yoga mat

We offer online yoga therapy sessions. You can receive personalised guidance from the comfort of your own home. Our virtual sessions are tailored to your individual needs, just like in-person therapy, and can be conducted via Zoom/Microsoft Teams for your convenience.

Yoga therapy sessions typically last 1 hour, depending on your needs and goals, except for the first session which is 1.5 hours.

To begin, book your free consultation with Gosia, a certified Yoga Therapist. During the session, we’ll discuss your health concerns, goals, and preferences, and if you decide to book your sessions, Gosia will create a personalised plan tailored to your needs.