Questions and Answers about Yoga

While it is best to have an in-person teacher or a Zoom teacher, there are so many amazing free resources online, including on this website. I always suggest finding a couple of poses that seem accessible and safe. From there, try to set aside 10-15 mins a few times a week to practice those poses. As you feel the benefits you will likely want to do more!

Yes! Special yoga techniques can help manage and alleviate lower back pain. A few simple movements done with breathing can lower pain, reduce inflammation and improve range of motion.

Breath awareness is one of the most powerful, natural tools we have to help reduce and anxiety. There are a lot of newer techniques, but the yoga tradition has a very subtle and expansive approach to help people. With some simple techniques, as little as 10-12 breaths can dramatically help us reduce of stress and manage any related anxiety.

Yoga is for everyone. The practices are intended to help people with wherever they are starting. Simple movements coordinated with the breath, along with a bit of mindfulness is a great starting point. If you find your class is too challenging for you, then there are certainly ways to make yoga more accessible.

Practicing yoga with a concussion is possible and can de incredibly beneficial, though it depends on where a person is in their recovery. Generally speaking, slower, mindful movements that do not stress the body can be helpful, as can working with some the breath-based practices, like pranayama. As with all injuries and health conditions, it depends on the situation, as each person may need a slightly different set of practices to help them heal.

Certain yoga practices and breathing techniques can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and in turn help to promote sleep. While there are many breathing techniques that can help, yoga offers a variety of approaches that are very accessible and very effective.

Yoga Therapy is a healing modality that can address all kinds of health conditions. It is informed by classical yoga practices, Ayurveda, and modern psychology. A trained yoga therapist can help develop practices to help a variety of health issues.

Private yoga therapy sessions can really help people better understand how to heal their bodies and how to manage their stress. Yoga Therapy sessions definitely can help manage and improve a host of issues.

Private yoga sessions are a great idea for those individuals who want to go deeper into their practice or are navigating specific health conditions. They provide the framework for individual are and can help ego students to feel empowered to engage in a lifelong practice.

There are certain practices that can help people reduce their symptoms associated with POTS. While a typical studio class may not be appropriate, specific poses, breathing techniques and meditation can help manage and alleviate symptoms. It is best to search out a qualified teacher. I have worked with many students with POTS, amongst other conditions, and seen students experience tremendous improvement.