Pilates
My interest in the mind body connection opened up to the world of Pilates, bringing mindful movement, core stabilization and strength, and using the breath to create a healing form of exercise. The Pilates reformer provides a stable safe environment for therapeutic work especially for the health of the lower back. Pilates centers on contraction through the midline of the body for ultimate strength and stability, keeping injury free with the functional movement of your day.
Yoga Therapy
Psychotherapeutic yoga or yoga for the brain differs from traditional yoga therapy in that it addresses psychological and mental health issues rather than getting fit, or treating physical issues, complaints or problems. Based on traditional Hatha Yoga Science, psychotherapeutic yoga focuses on the powerful relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system- eg: the flight or fight response or rest and digest. In today's world our body responds to stressors on its own without the mind necessarily being in agreement with the appropriate and healthiest response. This leads to a cycle of escalating symptoms which can be almost impossible to break. Through the power and science of psychotherapeutic yoga combined with the tools of breath work, meditation, asanas or poses, mantras, bandhas and more the brain is able to shift, reset and move towards greater health and stability.
Health Coaching
More than 65% of Americans are overweight, and it is estimated that by 2020 half of all Americans will have chronic disease. Health coaching supports the use of lifestyle change involving exercise, spiritual practice, diet, relationships and other behaviors for conditions such as chronic stress, anxiety, weight loss, migraine headaches, constipation and arthritis, as well as many others. Instead of prescribing one diet or way of exercising, health coaching tailors individualized wellness programs to meet your needs.
My interest in the mind body connection opened up to the world of Pilates, bringing mindful movement, core stabilization and strength, and using the breath to create a healing form of exercise. The Pilates reformer provides a stable safe environment for therapeutic work especially for the health of the lower back. Pilates centers on contraction through the midline of the body for ultimate strength and stability, keeping injury free with the functional movement of your day.
Yoga Therapy
Psychotherapeutic yoga or yoga for the brain differs from traditional yoga therapy in that it addresses psychological and mental health issues rather than getting fit, or treating physical issues, complaints or problems. Based on traditional Hatha Yoga Science, psychotherapeutic yoga focuses on the powerful relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system- eg: the flight or fight response or rest and digest. In today's world our body responds to stressors on its own without the mind necessarily being in agreement with the appropriate and healthiest response. This leads to a cycle of escalating symptoms which can be almost impossible to break. Through the power and science of psychotherapeutic yoga combined with the tools of breath work, meditation, asanas or poses, mantras, bandhas and more the brain is able to shift, reset and move towards greater health and stability.
Health Coaching
More than 65% of Americans are overweight, and it is estimated that by 2020 half of all Americans will have chronic disease. Health coaching supports the use of lifestyle change involving exercise, spiritual practice, diet, relationships and other behaviors for conditions such as chronic stress, anxiety, weight loss, migraine headaches, constipation and arthritis, as well as many others. Instead of prescribing one diet or way of exercising, health coaching tailors individualized wellness programs to meet your needs.