Yoga therapy applies the principles and practices of yoga to promote healing.

It uses a holistic and person-centered approach, tailoring yoga practices to an individual's needs, goals and capabilities.

Practices incorporate a combination of movement, breathing, meditation, visualization and vocalization tools to target and address systemic imbalances that present physically, mentally and emotionally.

As a yoga therapist, I would work with you individually to create a customized yoga practice that considers your unique wishes, needs and capabilities. We would meet on a regular basis, at a time and place that is comfortable to you, to develop our relationship and your practice over time.

In our first session, we would review your medical history, do some physical movements to check your abilities and limitations, and discuss any presenting problems. I would then design a therapy plan specifically for you to follow on a daily basis. We would then meet regularly to review your progress and adjust your therapy plan based on what is working and not working for you.

Yoga therapy can be helpful in treating:

Yoga therapy is not a quick fix, though some of its benefits can be felt in just one session. It is most effective when used over time, and has been shown to be a safe and effective tool for treating a number of physical and mental health conditions.

A growing volume of studies evidences yoga's benefit to several aspects of general wellness, including aiding in stress management, mental/emotional health, physical balance and sleep, as well as promoting the uptake of other healthy activities and habits.

As more and more research is conducted, the list of yoga's benefits is only getting longer, and its continues to prove low risk given adequate instruction.

Sessions are £90 for a 50-minute session (in-person in Sydenham or online). The first session is typically longer (1 hour 20 minutes), and the charge is £120.

We would typically start with 3-6 contracted sessions and take it from there. I offer a number of packages and will work with you to find an arrangement that fits us both.

The only requirement for yoga therapy is the breath. It can benefit everyone, even if you have no immediate health concern, and no previous experience or knowledge of yoga is needed.

Yoga therapy works in the opposite direction to most yoga classes: there is no ideal form or technique to work towards - postures and techniques are adapted to you, and are used based on what accessible to you, physically and mentally.