For clients who wish to explore the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation, Talk Yoga sessions in addition to applying yogic practices in counseling sessions.
Talk Yoga is also known as yoga therapy. The International Association of Yoga Therapists defines yoga therapy as “the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and wellbeing through the application of the teachings and practices of yoga.”
Crystal’s Talk Yoga sessions range from a more structured “30 minutes of counseling, 20 minutes of yoga” style, to a primarily counseling session with bits of breath work and mindfulness techniques interwoven, to a full session of yoga for focusing on home practice (see Yoga Private Instruction for when this is outside the context of counseling goals).
Deepening your mind-body connection through yoga with breathing and movement is a powerful addition to psychotherapy. Many clients find that experiencing yoga outside of a group/class setting relieves social anxiety and intimidation. It can also help you feel grounded and centered so you can truly focus on the issues you need to address in counseling, as well as feel more comfortable sharing with your therapist.
Do you ever think that you need time to slow down and reflect because life is moving so fast? Slower times can help us with emotional concerns.
For clients who wish to explore the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation, we can work together
For clients who wish to explore the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation, I offer sessions that incorporate yoga and mindfulness techniques. Talk Yoga is just that – a place to deepen your mind-body connection through yoga and talk therapy.
Talk Yoga sessions range from a more structured “30 minutes of counseling, 20 minutes of yoga” style, to a primarily counseling session with bits of breath work and mindfulness techniques interwoven.
Deepening your mind-body connection through yoga is a powerful addition to psychotherapy.
is just that – a place to deepen your mind-body connection through yoga and talk therapy.
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Do you ever think that you need time to slow down and reflect because life is moving so fast? Do you feel agitated but don’t know why? Are you trying to break old habits with little success? By learning yoga and mindfulness techniques, you might find more calm and clarity in your life. Yoga helps us slow down and become more self-aware. When you are able to take relaxing breaths and be more present, it is easier to catch ourselves before we get off track.
For clients who wish to explore the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation, I offer Talk Yoga sessions. These sessions range from a more structured “30 minutes of counseling, 20 minutes of yoga” style, to a primarily counseling session with bits of breath work and mindfulness techniques interwoven.
If you want to learn how yoga and mindfulness can help you feel better, then we will work together to create a personalized home practice tailored to your needs. This type of therapy includes yoga postures, breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditations. When we connect in this way to our own wisdom, we may find that channels for creativity unexpectedly open and new energy is at hand.
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Do you ever think that you need time to slow down and reflect because life is moving so fast? Do you feel agitated but don’t know why? Are you trying to break old habits with little success? By learning yoga and mindfulness techniques, you might find more calm and clarity in your life. Yoga helps us slow down and become more self-aware. When you are able to take relaxing breaths and be more present, it is easier to catch ourselves before we get off track.
Talk Yoga sessions range from a more structured “30 minutes of counseling, 20 minutes of yoga” style to a counseling session with bits of breath work and mindfulness techniques interwoven.
If you want to learn how yoga and mindfulness can help you feel better, then we will work together to create a personalized home practice tailored to your needs. This type of therapy includes yoga postures, breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditations. When we connect in this way to our own wisdom, we may find that channels for creativity unexpectedly open and new energy is at hand.