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EMbody Trauma Recovery Program: EMDR for Trauma Requires the Body, Not Just the Mind
EMbody gives families something that did not exist before: the trauma focus of EMDR, the structure of higher level care, the tolerability and relational security of one to one work, and the body-based regulation practice missing in regular EMDR intensives.
Yoga for Anxiety: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Clinical Context
Anxiety is not only a pattern of thoughts. It is a physiological state marked by altered breathing, cardiovascular arousal, and changes in brain networks that govern attention and interoception. Yoga for anxiety targets these mechanisms with movement, breath regulation, chanting and sound, and structured relaxation. Clinical research on yoga for anxiety consistently shows measurable reductions in both symptom severity and physiological arousal.
Yoga for Herniated Disc: Why Yoga Therapy Helps Low Back Pain When Nothing Else Has
Yoga therapy offers a safer, more effective path for herniated disc pain when standard treatments or general yoga classes fall short. By retraining your nervous system and using precise movements, breath strategies, and awareness skills, you learn how to protect your spine, reduce pain, and prevent flares. With the right guidance, your back can get better and your daily life can open up again.
Why You Feel Too Much or Not Enough: Trauma, Sensitivity, and the Interoception Skills Yoga Therapy Restores
Many people living with trauma or chronic stress quietly wonder why ordinary life feels harder than it should. Some describe themselves as "too sensitive." Others say, “I don’t feel anything until it’s too late.” Both experiences are far more common than most people realize, and neither is a character flaw. From a nervous system perspective, feeling too much or not enough is simply a learned survival strategy.
Am I Having a Panic Attack? How Yoga Therapy for Anxiety Provides Immediate Calm and Long-Term Relief
This article features simple yoga therapy practices that you can start using today to help you manage anxiety. Plus, get a free video practice sent to your inbox!
Yoga Therapy for Cancer: Finding Support Through Every Stage
Yoga therapy for cancer provides gentle, personalized support through every stage of the cancer journey. Unlike a general yoga class, yoga therapy is one-on-one care that adapts to your unique needs during diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or while living with cancer.
It’s Not All in Your Head: Yoga Therapy for Nervous Stomach and the Gut-Brain Axis
This pattern, this so-called ‘nervous stomach,’ isn’t random. And it’s not just in your head. It’s a physiological response, and it has everything to do with your nervous system.
4 Things You Haven’t Tried Yet for Insomnia (From Yoga Therapy)
Insomnia doesn’t show up the same way for everyone. It has layers. And treating it effectively means understanding which layers are affecting you. Try these 4 yoga therapy techniques for insomnia.
Yoga for Stress Management: 7 Hidden Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
This article is a spotlight on yoga for stress management. It’s a tour through seven subtle, sneaky, sometimes-invisible ways stress weaves itself into your body and mind. Yoga, used therapeutically, can help you see it, shift it, and soften its grip.
Yoga Therapy For Depression: When You’ve Tried Everything
Maybe you've tried everything for depression, but the heaviness hasn't lifted. Yoga therapy for depression works with you to help you find healing.
Yoga Therapy and ADHD: A Complementary Approach to Managing Symptoms
In this article, we explore the basics of ADHD and how yoga therapy can play a role in managing symptoms.
Why Trauma Therapists Are Embracing Yoga Therapy for Anxiety Treatment
For many trauma clients with anxiety, insight is not the issue. They’ve spent years in therapy, built a strong understanding of their thought patterns, and developed language for their emotional experience. Yet the body tells a different story.
You Don’t Have to Power Through It: Yoga for High Functioning Anxiety
While it's not a diagnosis, high functioning anxiety is often invisible from the outside. Learn how breathwork can help manage symptoms.
Yoga Therapy for Children and Teens: A Natural Path to Mental and Physical Wellness
Today's children and teens face increasing stress and mental health challenges. Learn how yoga therapy offers a holistic path to supporting young people's wellbeing.
How Yoga Therapy Cultivates Spiritual Connection and Healing: Sat-Chit-Ananda Explained
Sat-Chit-Ananda is a philosophical concept that speaks to the experience of wholeness and unity. Yet in today's world, disconnection and loneliness are widespread. Sat-Chit-Ananda offers an ancient pathway to rediscovering deep connection in the modern world.
Breathing for Stress Relief: How Yoga Therapy Improves Functional Breathing & Nervous System Regulation
Learn about how functional breathing can help with stress relief and stress management.
Healing The Whole Person: Yoga Therapy And The Brain-Body-Spirit Connection in Trauma Recovery
Healing from trauma isn’t just about working through memories or emotions; it’s about reestablishing the brain-body-spirit connection in a way that feels safe, empowering, and restorative.
Yoga Therapy for Osteoporosis: Gently Build Stronger Bones at Home
Yoga therapy provides an evidence-based approach to building bone density and improving balance. In this article, we present a yoga sequence for osteoporosis.
How PTSD Connects with the Body
PTSD changes the way the brain handles stress, and takes a toll on the body and on the brain. Learn how PTSD connects with the body.
Yoga Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Compassionate Companion Through My Treatment Journey
In sharing my story, my hope is twofold: that clinicians may recognize yoga therapy as a powerful tool for their patients navigating cancer treatment, and that individuals facing breast cancer, or those supporting someone who is, might see yoga therapy as a gentle yet transformative avenue of care.
5 Reasons to Try Prana Nidra: The Restful Practice You Need Right Now
By Christine Saari, MA, C-IAYT The holiday season can bring joy—but it can also leave us depleted. Stress, fatigue, and emotional challenges can feel even heavier during a time when we're expected to show up for family, friends, and ourselves. For anyone struggling...
Prenatal Yoga Therapy: A Holistic Journey for Expecting Parents
Prenatal yoga therapy empowers expecting parents to connect deeply with themselves and their growing baby. Through breathing practices, gentle postures, and mindful movement, this practice addresses physical discomfort, manages stress, and nurtures emotional resilience during this transformative time.
Does Medicare Advantage Provide Yoga Therapy Coverage for Older Adults?
For many older adults, chronic pain and health conditions can limit the ability to enjoy life fully. But here’s some fantastic news: yoga therapy is now more accessible than ever, thanks to reimbursement through Medicare Advantage plans.
Yoga Therapy, Stress Management & The Autonomic Nervous System
We take a deep dive into the Autonomic Nervous System, how it functions, and its role in optimizing whole person health and stress management.
Chronic Pain Relief Through Yoga Therapy
Chronic pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Yoga therapy is emerging as an integrative approach to chronic pain management.
Integrating Yoga Therapy and EMDR To Support Trauma Recovery: Three Methods
This article explores how yoga therapy can complement and enhance the EMDR process, providing a more integrated approach to trauma recovery.
Yoga Therapy for Depression: A Safe and Effective CAM Option
This article explores how yoga therapy helps alleviate depressive symptoms, including its role in reducing inflammation. It also discusses yoga therapy's role in addressing prenatal depression and comorbid conditions like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and anxiety.
Understanding and Correcting Dysfunctional Breathing to Support Healthy Physiology
This article explores how our experiences and survival instincts shape our breathing patterns over time, the concept of dysfunctional breathing, and the transformative potential of breathwork.
The Rise of Meditation in Mental Health: Leveraging Neuroscience in Clinical Practice
As meditation gains wider acceptance and clients increasingly seek out these services, mental health clinicians are rising to meet the challenge. Many clinicians currently integrate weekly mindfulness exercises into sessions with clients. However, a critical question arises: 'Is one moment of mindfulness per week sufficient?'
The Beginner’s Guide to Meditation for Mental Health
Meditation has become a wellness buzzword, especially as efforts to optimize mental health gain traction. So why is it so hard to make it a regular thing? Let's bust some common myths about meditation and shed light on why it's worth giving it a try.
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