Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy is fast becoming an accepted health modality in Australia providing a holistic approach to support people, including those experiencing a wide range of ailments or disabilities.
Yoga therapy applies the tools of yoga for therapeutic benefit. It supports and empowers the individual by providing him or her with a personalised practice according to his or her needs. The practice is developed within a professional therapeutic context and draws on the tools of yoga in order to assist the whole individual.
The tools used may include simple movements, a focus on breath, sound, relaxation and meditation techniques, dietary advice, lifestyle counselling and self-development guidelines.
Properly applied and practiced, a yoga therapy program provides a foundation that can lead to optimal health on all levels, physical, physiological and psychological.
Yoga Therapy supports and works in conjunction with all other health modalities, including western medicine, with the objective of achieving the best holistic outcome for the individual.
What is a Yoga Therapist?
A yoga therapist is an experienced yoga teacher who is qualified with specialised skills and knowledge in the application of yoga in a therapeutic setting.
What to Expect from a Yoga Therapy consultation?
A yoga therapy consultation is conducted by a qualified yoga therapist (Kym) in the private and professional therapeutic setting at Yogic Wisdom. It is similar to having a consultation with a naturopath or physiotherapist.
The session may include:
a discussion on relevant aspects of health and lifestyle
a physical assessment
the design of a personalised practice to suit the specific needs of the individual
teaching of the various practices prescribed (this may take place over a series of private classes)
a written copy of the program provided for daily practices
other lifestyle and dietary guidelines
Once you have a practice it is appropriate to meet with your teacher from time to time, to check that you are practising it correctly and to update it in accordance with changes as they take place. The number of classes you may have will depend on your situation and needs. Generally a few classes are held over the first month, then less frequently as the practice progresses.
Yoga Therapy Session Bookings
Ayurveda
At Yogic Wisdom we offer Ayurveda consultations in partnership with Yoga Therapy for all those seeking greater harmony, peace and longevity. Ayurveda is a simple, practical science of life whose principles are universally applicable to each individual and their daily life.
Ayurveda originated in India over 5000 years ago, it is considered to be the first holistic medical system in the world, it is recognised by the World Health Organisation as the mother of all medicines.
At Yogic Wisdom we use various methods for understanding you and your needs, through observation of the pulse, eyes face, nails and tongue we can learn what pathological process are occurring in your body.
Ayurveda considers the whole person and their style, it helps us understand that you are unique and require a slightly different approach to your journey for optimum health and happiness.
At Yogic Wisdom we stock organic herbs, spices and grains to assist you with your health and for cooking delicious Ayurveda meals.
What benefits will I get from the consultation?
Have a better picture of your overall state of health: mental, spiritual, physical and emotional.
Understand what foods and lifestyle choices are good or bad for you.
Ayurvedic cooking recipes with spice and dietary fact sheets to prepare at home.
Energy Sessions and Spiritual
To live one’s life in union with the Divine & to realise the freedom of one’s Highest Self is the ultimate goal of the Philosophy of Yoga. Spiritual direction, from the perspective of Yoga, is founded on the understanding that The Divine lives within the hearts of each of us and of all creation”.
The aim of spiritual direction and Energy healing is the formation of a partnership between Universal Consciousness, the student and the teacher.Through deep listening, powerful questions, and reflection of the thoughts and feelings conveyed by the student, spiritual direction provides an opportunity to regularly reflect on life’s events and circumstances from a spiritual perspective.
Spiritual practices, including spiritual direction, have the ability to expand one’s inner awareness where stillness, peace, happiness, and joy reside; meditation, contemplation, chanting, pranayama, or yoga may be offered as tools to support the student in experiencing the Divine in every moment of this sacred dance called life.
With grace, self-effort, and the support of a spiritual director, students can fully awaken to their inner divinity and express their true natures of love, compassion, and service in their everyday lives.”
