A Holistic Perspective
We are intricately interconnected beings both within ourselves, with others, with everything that we are part of, and with everything that is part of us. Yoga therapy offers ways to bring physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being into alignment. I have witnessed both personally and in my work as a yoga therapist what a positive ripple effect a consistent practice of yoga can have on all areas of one’s life. Whether you are seeking relief from stress or trying to recover strength after surgery or feeling disconnected, yoga therapy can help you create meaningful and sustainable change towards overall health and wellbeing.
Here’s How I Can Help
Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy, rooted in the Viniyoga tradition, is a time-tested way to address your unique needs. As an internationally certified yoga therapist, I bring years of study and over 1,000 hours of training to support your well-being. Together, we’ll use yoga’s wisdom to promote healing and balance.
Suguna Mukthyala, PhD
Suguna Mukthyala, PhD., is a Licensed Professional Counselor in TN and also a Certified Yoga Therapist. She has several years of experience providing integrative care to her clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yoga therapy is yoga designed specifically for you. This practice will challenge you just the right amount, offering support and direction so you can experience balance and a sense of peace in all areas of life. For example, if your goal is to reduce shoulder pain, a yoga therapy practice can not only help alleviate the pain but also strengthen the area.
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Yoga Therapy is different from a regular yoga class because your needs and capacities are integrated into designing your practice. When you engage in this tailored practice, it benefits you much more. It’s like getting to your destination faster by avoiding traffic.
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Yoga therapy often has a ripple effect, when you practice specific postures while breathing a certain way – linking movement with breath, the mind tends to settle. This is because you are directing the mind to focus on something. As the mind becomes calmer, you will experience more spaciousness. In other words, when your system gets a taste of this balance it will begin to operate differently.
“Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, and you must treat it as a powerful stranger, must ask permission to know it and be known.”
—David Wagoner