What is yoga therapy?

"It is so “spooky” here: every time I come here, I feel teh pressure lifting from my chest, which is otherwise always there"

“I found a lot of insights about the processes which are happening in my body“

"The yoga therapy sessies have taught me that I can do yoga even if I'm not flexible, and to do the exercises while listening to what my body needs"

Yoga therapy is where “East meets West”: we combine the ancient Eastern practices of yoga with modern Western scientific knowledge. Yoga therapy is a new form of therapy, in which yogic exercises (poses, breathwork, meditation and relaxation) are applied to relieve physical and mental health symptoms. Yoga therapy is a strong yet slow medicine, best applied to chronic conditions.

The therapy starts with a comprehensive intake interview, followed by a physical and breath assessment. This provides a broad-spectrum view of the health of the individual and what may be out of balance. Lifestyle is also discussed. Such a holistic approach allows us to work in an effective and safe manner.

Yoga therapy can help in the following cases:

Chronic pain of the back, neck or shoulder, generalized pain such as fibromyalgia.
Mental difficulties, e.g. burnout, anxiety, depression, or panic attacks.
Chronic functional disorders such as high blood pressure, infertility, or long COVID.
Degenerative nervous system disorders such as Parkinson’s and MS.
Dysfunctional breathing patterns, such as reverse breathing, asthma, hyperventilation, COPD.
Immune-system related disorders, such as autoimmune diseases and cancer.

Monika Neumann

Erkende Yogatherapeut