YOGA THERAPY
A safe way of working with the natural capacity of your body and mind to optimize well-being
WHAT CONDITIONS YOGA THERAPY CAN SUPPORT:
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Pain, including low back pain, arthritis, and other types of chronic pain such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
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Neurological issues and complications of a stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injury
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Mental health, including concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, insomnia, and others
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Major illnesses like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease
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Healthy aging, including osteoporosis and fall prevention
YOGA CLASS VS. YOGA THERAPY:
YOGA CLASS
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Instruction in yoga techniques
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General practice
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Often fitness-oriented
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Limited individual adaptations
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Community practice
YOGA THERAPY
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Individual intake and assessment
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Address specific concerns
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Practices tailored to client goals
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Individuals empowered with self-healing
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Take home form with personalized practices
HOW YOGA THERAPY WORKS:
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Yoga therapy applies tools - including postures, breathwork, meditation, and customized lifestyle routines to meet specific health needs and concerns
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A growing body of research has begun to confirm yoga's ability to offer relief from a number of chronic and debilitating conditions
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK:
"I started Yoga on my 70th birthday and have been practicing with Jill for the last 18 months. Arthritis in both shoulders and right ankle has made practicing a challenge. Jill has offered modifications that have enabled me to build strength and improve my balance and flexibility."-BS
ABOUT JILL SACHS, C-IAYT:
Jill has been sharing yoga since 2014 and became a Yoga Therapist in October 2020 through the Integrative Yoga Therapy program at Kripalu, with a passion for offering the subtle aspects of the practice that anyone can access. She is also a resident musician in the Deerfield Valley of Mt. Snow, VT and is always looking to discover new ways of infusing music and mindfulness. Connect with Jill and learn more at: