by The Well | Jun 7, 2021 | Breathing, Defining Yoga, Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General, Meditation
When we speak of Mentors at Yoga Well, we mean much more than professional guidance from someone with experience in the field of Yoga Therapy. In the first chapter of the Yogasūtra, Patañjali offers different practices for reducing agitation so we can see and act...
by The Well | May 27, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
I experienced Yoga Therapy with my Mentor before I even understood what it was. I had left my job, moved across the country and split up with my husband. Between watching my two small kids and nursing a range of feelings over the break up, my life was turned upside...
by The Well | May 3, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
Making tough decisions is never easy. That’s why they’re called “tough decisions.” But sometimes when you’re faced with an important decision, you can clearly see the best path forward. At those moments, a quiet voice inside you — call it intuition or knowing —...
by The Well | Apr 22, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
Considering deepening your Yoga training? Here’s 6 tips for choosing a Yoga Therapist Training Program that will truly prepare you for your new career. 1. Does the program teach from an authentic Eastern perspective? Yoga has incredibly useful models for understanding...
by The Well | Mar 31, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
One of the most common breathing techniques in the practice of Yoga is called ujjāyī. This technique has two main functions. The first is to make the breath tangible, to make it something that you can perceive. During much of the day, we don’t even notice the...
by The Well | Mar 11, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
Yoga therapy can be used for healing from trauma, recovering from a physical ailment, or to help you show up as your most authentic self in life. Here are 5 Reasons to Work with a Yoga Therapist #1 Personalized Attention In this day and age of Teledoc and 5 minute...