Therapeutic Yoga with Georgina
What is therapeutic yoga?
Therapeutic yoga is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. It includes mindful breathing, gentle and supported yoga postures, anatomy education, and meditation. Therapeutic yoga teachers are trained to work with clients experiencing injury, illness, and mental health issues. Rather than diagnose or try to treat medical conditions, we use the evidence-based tools and techniques of yoga to cultivate an integration of the body, mind, and spirit. We re
The benefits of TY
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Back pain
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Chronic pain, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
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Rehabilitation from hip and knee surgery
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Pelvic floor dysfunction
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Anxiety and depression (emotional well-being)
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Pelvic instability
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Arthritis
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Shoulder or hip injuries
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Foot problems or gait awareness
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Fascial release
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YOGA THERAPY RESEARCH RESOURCES:
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Meditative movement, such as yoga, shows significant benefit for depression and anxiety severity, as well as remission rate. This systematic review and meta-analysis states that, “Given the fact that meditative movements are safe and easily accessible, clinicians may consider recommending meditative movements for symptomatic management in this population.”
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This study on yoga for older adults showed improved functional abilities and strength
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Emerging research suggests that a manual-based yoga program may improve memory, executive function, and mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
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