Yoga Therapy
for pregnancy, postpartum and parenting
Pregnancy, birth and parenting can be stressful and if you agree, know there is nothing "wrong" with you- it simply is a hard time! Doing so much for others makes it easier to lose sight of your own needs. Accumulating unfulfilled needs are carried into every thought, word and action, bursting to the surface in unhelpful ways.
I know this from my own scattered experiences of pregnancy and motherhood- when stress increased, executive functioning and emotional balance decreased. Depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, rage, substance use... I've been there, steeping in "mom-guilt" while also denying that I needed help. Looking back, my suffering was a great lesson and my children the most compassionate teachers.
FAQs
What is yoga therapy?
Yoga therapy taps into your natural healing ability to restore balance and motivate true, lasting change. Rather than viewing many factors of life as separate, yoga respects the interrelationship of your mind, body, breath, nervous system, environment, habits, interests, relationships... all the aspects that make you unique. In the US, the word "yoga" has become synonymous with the practice of certain movements and postures of the body, but that is not yoga therapy. A common misconception is that "yoga" requires flexibility or physical strength, when in fact these ancient healing methods are accessible to everyone regardless of physical condition. As a yoga therapist, I do not diagnosis or view you as a health "condition" to be fixed. Instead I will listen deeply to you, learn about your life experiences, and together we will personalize a plan to empower your physical, energetic, mental, intellectual and spiritual health.
What are some conditions that yoga therapy can help support?
​Yoga therapy is both a preventative and approach to healthcare and supports a person through other situations including: * Mental and emotional health challenges, including perinatal mental health disorders * Physical healing and adjusting to life following childbirth * Pain management and physical discomfort * Neurological issues * Stress, anxiety and depression * Adjusting lifestyle and habits following major illnesses * Insomnia and general sleep distress * Reducing or transforming old patterns and habits * Healthy aging, including menopausal transitions
How does yoga therapy work?
Yoga therapy begins right where you are today, complementing your current healthcare. A therapy applied in one area, such as a calming breath technique, can also affect other areas like releasing tension in the body, creating new neural connection in the brain and slowing thought patterns in the mind. Depending on your unique interests and goals, sessions might include:​ * relaxing or enlivening breathing techniques * gentle or vigorous physical movements * mindfulness practices * meditations * use of mantra or affirmation * guided or self-directed imagery * intention setting * exploration of yoga philosophy, such as ethical behavior, self-inquiry, social observances, psychological blocks and beliefs and connection to spirit
You've got this!
20 min
1 hr 30 min
125 US dollars
1 hr
100 US dollars
Rachel
"She has a gift of creating a warm and nurturing community, sharing her expertise and knowledge of the body, and establishing a safe environment to connect with others and feel welcomed. It's hard enough to create this kind of community in person and yet Andrea is able to do it all online."
