As humans, we experience a wide range of emotions at different intensities every day. Feelings provide information about how we are navigating life.  Over time, recurring feelings can shape our identity. What we focus on and how we interpret our emotions can have a profound impact on who we become.

We are all unique. As a consequence of many factors, we may not be used to expressing our feelings, let alone explaining them. In therapy, we can explore how to identify and express feelings in a way that others understand you better.

To start off, you can practice new skills with a person you feel most comfortable. This will build your confidence to use these skills in more challenging relationships. Over time, practicing these skills helps you form healthier and more effective patterns.

Before I respond to this question, I am wondering what makes you ask that. Comparing yourself and your experiences with those of others? At times, we mistakenly believe that the sum of our experiences makes us who we are. Who we are is a becoming process, this process goes on till we die and is much vaster and transpersonal in nature than the experiences we have.

Therapy is a self-reflective process, not in a selfish way but in a way that facilitates you to be more accepting of your uniqueness. As you grow in self-acceptance, you will also extend this understanding toward others. This transformation is often noticeable to both you and those around you, who may provide feedback.

Feel free to talk about anything that your heart desires. All the information you share will be kept confidential. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule when it concerns your safety or the safety of others.

This can happen and it’s okay. If you think I am not the right therapist for you, and if you feel comfortable, we can talk about it. If the issue cannot be resolved, I can refer you to a colleague or you can find another therapist on your own.

The initial yoga therapy session lasts for about an hour and a half. During this session, we will discuss what you are looking for from a yoga therapy practice. I will then plan a suitable practice and teach it to you during the session. You will receive a written copy so that you can refer to it when you practice at home.

The follow-up sessions are about an hour long. Your feedback on your home practice is what the follow-up sessions are built on. If you are a new practitioner, three to five follow-up sessions are needed to get a feel for yoga therapy. Typically, a follow-up session is scheduled two to three weeks from the initial session.

Please remember to wear loose and comfortable clothes to your session. It is best if your stomach is empty but if you have to eat, make sure you eat something light at least half an hour to an hour before your session.

Individual sessions are by appointment only. Currently, all individual sessions are on Zoom.

The answer to this really depends on your goals. Yoga therapy is an adjunct therapy that works well with any other primary treatment you might be receiving.

If you are very serious about your progress you will need to practice once a day. The good thing is, you get to set your pace. Given your unwavering dedication, you will find yoga to be very empowering in no time.

You will need at least three to five sessions to understand how yoga therapy is affecting you. The number of sessions will also depend on your goals, severity of the condition(s) you are experiencing. After a point, the frequency of sessions might decrease but yoga is a continuous and ongoing process. Again, you have a say in the matter!

Even a brief practice done daily at the same time can help establish a routine. Yoga is flexible and can adapt to your lifestyle, so spending some time practicing—even during unusual circumstances—helps bring you back to your center. At other times, leaning on your mentor can help keep you accountable for maintaining your practice.

During the initial consultation, I will teach you postures and breathing techniques to practice. You will receive a written copy of your practice to take home. After that when you practice on your own, you can refer to this sheet for guidance.