Before We Meet in Person

The process begins with the first phone conversation where we will chat about your situations. I will ask some basic questions and you will be given lots of time to ask questions. After our chat we will decide if Yoga Therapy seems like a good fit for you.

Before your first appointment you will be given an intake form, which is very much like an intake form you might get from a Massage Therapist or Psychotherapist. I use this to help prepare for our first appointment.

Our First Session

Yoga Therapy is based on the belief that every person and situation is uniquely different. It is impossible to say exactly how a session will unfold. With this in mind, the following will give you a general idea of what to expect.

At our first appointment we will meet online or at my home studio in Old South London. There is ample parking and it is easily accessible from three major bus routes. Unfortunately it is not mobility accessible. If you need an accessible space we can discuss options during your free consultation call.

Our session will begin by reviewing your intake, giving you an opportunity to talk about what brought you to Yoga Therapy and your goals. We will spend time chatting about what's happening in your body and emotions. We may also discuss what’s happening in your day-to-day life that could be contributing to physical and emotional stress. If you have experienced trauma you won’t be asked to go into details of the incident(s). However, providing high-level details can help guide our time together. I have extensive experienced working with trauma survivors and am openly willing to listen to your story if it will serve you.

Depending on your goals we will look at your physical holding patterns and imbalances (where do you carry stress?). Holding and imbalances are a good indication of the root cause of physical pain. They are also an indication of – or created by - emotional holding or spiritual/energetic blockages.

During the session we will try a few practices that you can practice at home. The home practice is always based on the time you have available and what you felt was most beneficial.

Follow-up Sessions

If you choose to continue working together we will collaborate on a personalized treatment plan for you. The plan will likely begin with either breath awareness and/or asana (movement /stretches /postures) and will likely include other supportive tools of yoga including: Yoga Nidra, meditation, guided relaxation, visualization, mudras and sound. I may provide psycho education on nervous system regulation and offer deeper teachings of yoga to support your healing.

Unlike a traditional group Yoga class there is dialogue throughout the Yoga Therapy session. You will be encouraged to witness and share what is happening in your physical and emotional body. The intention of this dialogue is to help you build agency and an embodied sense of your Self - becoming more deeply attuned to sensation and open restrictions that may be causing pain.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Yoga therapy for mental health is not intended as a one time solution. The first session is around 90-minutes, follow-up sessions are 75 to 90-minutes. Most people should expect to come for six to twelve sessions in order to get the full benefit of Yoga Therapy. Typically clients come weekly for 4-6 weeks and may continue meeting bi-weekly-ish or transition to group classes.

If you would like to find out if Yoga Therapy is right for you I encourage you to schedule a free consultation using the button below where you can ask any questions you might have. I would never pressure anyone to commit to working together.

How Much Does Yoga Therapy Cost?

You can find all of the rates and packages HERE. Please note that I offer subsidizes rates for anyone who identifies as being in financial needs. You can find more details on the page linked above.