● Yoga Therapy: A Path to Improved Health and Well-being

Yoga therapy empowers you to enhance your health and well-being through yoga practices tailored to your specific needs. It’s a whole-body approach that addresses your physical, mental, and emotional goals, making you an active participant in your wellness journey. Key tools include:

‧ Physical postures and movements (asanas)
‧ Breathing exercises (pranayama)
‧ Meditation and relaxation (dhyana)

● How Yoga Therapy Works

A certified yoga therapist will work with you one-on-one to develop a safe and personalized yoga practice. They will:

‧ Review your medical history and discuss any health concerns
‧ Identify safe movements for your body
‧ Teach proper form and technique to prevent injury
‧ Explain how each pose affects your body
‧ Guide relaxation and stress management techniques
‧ Support you in reaching your personal wellness goals

Yoga therapy is a complementary practice to conventional medical treatments and management. It’s suitable for everyone, regardless of prior yoga experience, and the benefits vary for each person.

● Health Benefits of Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy can help manage and treat various conditions, including:

‧ Reducing physical pain and discomfort
‧ Helping neurological conditions like MS, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, and stroke
‧ Alleviating joint pain from arthritis
‧ Reducing stress and tension, easing headaches
‧ Assisting with weight loss
‧ Improving mood, reducing depression and anxiety
‧ Easing symptoms of menopause
‧ Calming trauma-related stress

While research on yoga therapy’s effects is ongoing, it shows promise but isn't yet proven to treat underlying conditions.

● Yoga for Pelvic Floor Pain & Disorders

Yoga targeting the pelvic floor helps improve muscle mobility, strength, and coordination, relieving pain and dysfunction. Integrated yoga and pelvic floor physical therapy address issues like urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and more.

● The Pelvic Floor Tension Domino Effect

Tension in one muscle can affect surrounding areas, creating a cycle of pain. Guarding muscles due to discomfort can weaken them over time and cause imbalances. For example, people with pelvic floor dysfunction may experience pain extending to their hips, lower back, knees, and even the jaw.

● Benefits of Yoga for the Pelvic Floor

Yoga for the pelvic floor uses mindful breathing, stretching, and strengthening exercises. A physical therapist can design a program tailored to your needs, helping with:

‧ Urinary incontinence
‧ Urinary urgency and frequent bathroom trips
‧ Difficulty controlling gas, bowel movements, or urination
‧ Chronic pelvic or vaginal pain
‧ Lower back, groin, and hip discomfort
‧ Painful intercourse, sometimes post-birth