Private Therapeutic Yoga Session

Service Description

Therapeutic yoga is a specialized branch of yoga that focuses on using the principles and practices of traditional yoga to promote healing, alleviate physical ailments, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. It combines gentle yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and mindfulness techniques tailored to address specific health concerns or conditions. In therapeutic yoga sessions, Maija Poyhonen, a certified Yoga Therapist, will work closely with individuals to create personalized sequences that target their unique needs, whether it's recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, relieving tension, or improving mobility. These sequences are often modified to accommodate any physical limitations or restrictions, making therapeutic yoga accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The practice of therapeutic yoga emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit, encouraging practitioners to cultivate self-awareness, acceptance, and inner balance. Through mindful movement and breath work, individuals can learn to release physical and emotional tension, promote relaxation, and foster a deeper sense of calm and tranquility. Research has shown that therapeutic yoga can have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health, including: *Improved flexibility, strength, and balance *Enhanced circulation and cardiovascular health *Reduction of chronic pain and inflammation *Lowered stress levels and cortisol production *Better management of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions *Support for recovery from injury or surgery *Promotion of better sleep and relaxation *Boosted immune function and overall vitality Overall, therapeutic yoga offers a holistic approach to health and wellness, empowering individuals to take an active role in their own healing journey and supporting them in achieving optimal health and vitality.