Yoga Therapy

Integrating evidenced-based therapy practices with elements of yoga, mindfulness, and somatic interventions.

Overview

Looking to explore the benefits of yoga and mindfulness in the context of mental health work? Laurel Englesson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Yoga Instructor, offers many options to supplement more traditional approaches with somatic tools and techniques:

Short term therapy: 6- or 12-week curriculum available to individuals, couples, or families. 

Group therapy: yoga therapy curriculum with the community feel of a group. 

Long-term therapy: combines traditional talk-based therapy with yoga therapy for an integrated approach over the course of a longer duration. 

Sessions are structured over a duration of either 6 or 12 consecutive weeks, during which clients engage with the foundational principles of yoga therapy to cultivate essential skills for personal well-being. Each session encompasses psycho-education, yoga practice, and dedicated time for reflection and integration.

Key Topics Addressed

  • mindfulness

  • breathwork 

  • self-talk

  • gratitude

  • boundaries

  • emotional regulation

  • self-care

  • empathy, compassion, and self-compassion 

  • self-esteem and strengths

  • communication

  • finding what brings you joy 

  • resilience 

Benefits of Yoga Therapy

  • Improved physical flexibility, strength, and balance

  • Reduced stress and anxiety

  • Enhanced mood and emotional well-being

  • Improved sleep quality

  • Increased self-awareness and body awareness

"Yoga therapy is a valuable addition to traditional talk therapy. Yoga allows us to process our experiences in a somatic way. The tools from this tradition provide us with invaluable resources to regulate the nervous system and bring awareness to the mental and physical patterns that hold us back. Yoga therapy is a modality that allows us to relate to ourselves and the world around us in a new holistic way. The practices of yoga and mindfulness have been instrumental in my own healing journey and I have seen it benefit so many of my clients."

- Laurel Englesson

Testimonials

  • "Learning to trust your body and instincts through the practice and process of learning to breathe and gently/ compassionately understand your body’s needs and surroundings in a safe environment has truly changed my life and perspective of navigating the ebbs and flows of daily life."

  • “Therapeutic yoga has changed my life. It helps in the management of my anxiety, depression and PMDD symptoms by quieting my mind and soothing my body. I feel a stronger connection with myself and the world around me. I would be lost without it!”