Beyond the Mat: Practices & Resources
Welcome to Yoga Therapy Insights, where we explore valuable knowledge from yoga therapy to support areas such as sleep quality, joint health, stress resilience, nervous system regulation, and much more.
Whether you’re new to yoga therapy or looking to deepen your practice, these insights will guide you in enhancing your body-mind connection. Join us as we uncover ways to use yoga therapy for healing, empowerment, and lasting transformation.
Reflections on Studying Yoga Therapy in India & the West
contrast between traditional Indian yoga therapy and the Western scientific approach. In India, yoga is deeply interwoven with Ayurveda, spiritual philosophy, and classical texts, emphasizing personal transformation over clinical protocols. In contrast, Western yoga therapy integrates neuroscience, psychophysiology, and evidence-based research, ensuring credibility within healthcare settings.
Both approaches are essential. India instilled discipline, direct experience, and a holistic healing framework, while the West provided scientific validation and structured methodology. This integrative perspective allows me to bridge ancient wisdom with modern therapy, making yoga both authentic and accessible.
Between Dharma and Adharma: The Space of Surrender
There is a moment when the mind cannot tell right from wrong.
A Rishi once asked his disciples to judge: Was the tiger right to kill the gazelle to feed its cubs? Was the gazelle wrong for not protecting its young?
Each disciple tried to decide who was righteous and who was not. And each fell—until one simply admitted,
“I do not know.”
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says,
“Abandon all varieties of dharma and surrender unto Me alone.”
When the path is unclear, when the heart is torn between Dharma and Adharma, there is another way.
Surrender.
Not giving up—but letting go.
Not passivity—but trust.
In this space beyond judgment, we find peace.
And often, it is there that true healing begins.
Swasthavritham: The Science of Healthy Lifestyle in Yoga Therapy
yoga therapy, true healing extends beyond symptom relief—it’s about cultivating balance in every aspect of life. Swasthavritham, the Ayurvedic science of healthy living, offers a time-tested framework for preventive care and holistic well-being. By integrating its principles into personalized yoga therapy plans, we support clients in aligning with their natural rhythms, enhancing vitality, and fostering resilience. This blog explores how Swasthavritham enriches modern Yoga Cikitsa, providing practical tools for sustainable health and harmony.
Understanding the Pancha Pranas: The Five Vital Energies
In yogic and Ayurvedic philosophy, Prana refers to the vital life force that sustains all physical, mental, and spiritual functions. This energy flows through Nadis (subtle energy channels) and interacts with Chakras, ensuring the body’s proper functioning. The five subdivisions of Prana, known as Pancha Pranas or Pancha Vayus, regulate different physiological and energetic processes. These five Pranas—Prana Vayu, Apana Vayu, Samana Vayu, Udana Vayu, and Vyana Vayu—are considered sub-divisions of Vata Dosha in Ayurveda.
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Understanding and Supporting Your Lymphatic System
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Yoga Psychology: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being and Positive Thinking
Yoga psychology is a fascinating integration of ancient yogic wisdom and modern psychological insights. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, offering practical tools to cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and inner peace. At its...
Healing Through Yoga: A Personal Journey from Illness to Wellness
In yoga therapy, you are at the center of the process. This is your journey, shaped by your effort, courage, and commitment. While a yoga therapist serves as a compassionate guide, offering tools and insights, it is ultimately your dedication to the practice that...
The Surprising Benefits of Mouth Taping for Sleep and Health
Let’s talk about something that might sound a little unconventional at first: taping your mouth shut while you sleep. I know what you’re thinking—it sounds odd, maybe even uncomfortable. But hear me out: this one small, simple practice could dramatically improve your...
The 8 Limbs of Yoga: A Holistic Framework for Yoga Therapy
The 8 Limbs of Yoga, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, offer a profound roadmap for personal growth and healing. This timeless philosophy provides tools that address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, making it an invaluable framework...