What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga Therapy empowers individuals to facilitate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and healing to achieve an optimal state of well-being.

—Chelsea Johnson

Other yoga therapy definitions

Yoga therapy is an evidence-based approach for for managing stress, alleviating chronic pain, and improving quality of life. Offering private sessions, group classes, and events, I’m here to provide a holistic approach to healing your mind and body.

I have hosted wellness and stress relief presentations for teachers and students, and corporate organizations. I am available for corporate events, support trainings, retreats, & more.

  • Yoga Therapy is a powerful resource for stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and individuals struggling with symptoms of post-traumatic stress.  

    Yoga, when utilized proactively, has been clinically proven to help reduce the onset of symptoms post-traumatic stress.

  • Yoga Therapy is a wonderful tool for those struggling with chronic pain. Maybe getting down the floor is not an option for you, or you have back pain, or knee pain, or getting to a studio is not very accessible. No problem. 

    I’m trained in a variety of practices, including chair yoga, which we can do over virtual private sessions to attend to your specific needs.

  • Yoga Therapy is a wonderful resource for individuals for those with chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. Gentle movement, breathing, and mindfulness techniques are effective tools to help living with these conditions.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) // California State University Northridge

Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.)

Ayurveda Health Counselor (600 hr) // The Shakti School

Advanced Yoga Therapy Training (300 hr) // Soul of Yoga

Yoga teacher (200 hr) // Knekoh Fruge, Rob Zabel

Certified Intrinsic Coach // Intrinsic Solutions International

Yoga Therapy Training included:

Yoga for Heart Disease

Chronic Disease & Ease

Mental & Emotional Wellness

Holistic Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy of the Subtle Body

Teachers // Katie Silcox, Indu Arora, Tracee Stanley, Chris Muse, Meredith Klein, Mary Thompson, Monique Lonner, Leslie Kaminoff, Joe Barrett, Jillian Pransky

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