It's not Yoga,
it's Yoga Therapy
What is Yoga Therapy?
Canberra Yoga Therapy
Combining yoga psychology
and trauma-informed
Yoga counselling
“Yoga Therapy is the professional application of the principles & practices of yoga to promote health & well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes
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personalised assessment,
goal setting,
lifestyle management,
& yoga /somatic practices for individuals or small groups.”
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- The International Association of Yoga Therapist
Mental health science is increasingly about what works for individuals and The Yoga Tradition looks at you as a whole being.
Will Yoga Therapy
suit me?
Yoga Therapy asks you to begin where you are. If you are facing health challenges at any level, yoga therapy is perfect for you. It encourages human flourishing by focusing on YOU rather than just treating your condition.
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Seeking a trauma-sensitive therapy?
Want a tailored practice that serves your individual needs?
Have a chronic health issue that doesn't allow you to get to a class?
Need more motivation or a fresh start?
Want to make yoga your lifestyle?
Looking for a more embodied approach to mental health?
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The heart of Yoga Therapy rests in living a life with purpose, meaning and joy irrespective of any medical diagnosis. It does not simply focus on a disease or pathogenesis, it expands your sense of wellness into salutogenesis.
Together we co-create a practice by exploring your unique five layers
physical
breath/energetic
mental/emotional
wisdom/higher mind
joy/spiritual
Using
postures
breathing
relaxation
meditation
dietary and lifestyle advice
counseling
self development guidance
Every six weeks we reflect on what personalized practices support your embodiment
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Make your booking below
3 step stage 1
Yoga Therapy Self Care
Package $395
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BEGINNING WHERE YOU ARE
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Step 1 - Fill out your assessment form and email to Kendra. Once received, Kendra will give you a call to discuss your individual needs, and a one hour assessment appointment can be arranged.
During your assessment we will explore your movement patterns, breath, current exercise programs, medical conditions, medication and stress levels.
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PRACTICE OFFERING
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Step 2 - Kendra will ask you to return and teach you your personally crafted yoga ritual, so you can go home feeling confident and ready to practice. You will be given a copy of your program.
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SUPPORT
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Step 3 - After a week you will return and have your program reviewed and refined if necessary. This gives you the chance to establish a good practice space in your home and ask any further questions.
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Depending on your level of need and progress, it is good to review your program monthly.
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3 step stage 2
Yoga Therapy Body Listening Package $395
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DYAD (mirror meditation)
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Step 1 - Let's unearth deeper safety and sensation through deep listening together. Think of this as the re-establishment of intention to enter into an embodiment process.
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Then with this fresh, deeper connection, enjoy Kendra's bodywork they may include reflexology, massage, or reiki, integrate it all.
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Also includes a month's free access to Kendra's online
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PRACTICE REFINEMENT
Step 2 - With a foundation and intention already set, we come to your personal yoga practice to unpack any questions or refine your body mind connections.
This phase of yoga therapy is where habits are unearthed and new ones are formed. These are called samskara's.
Support here is essential.
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MOMENTUM @ CONNECTION
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Step 3 - After a week you return and we practice together.
This is the compassionate 'allowing' phase that prepares you for more momentum at home.
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You are then invited to attend a yoga therapy group practice or course.
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Depending on your needs and process, it is good to review your program monthly.
post traumatic growth can mean that you can facilitate transformative growth on your own —making it more likely that you won’t just get past the trauma but will benefit from it...
Natalie Truong
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Yoga Therapy Sessions really brought into focus for me that yoga is so much more than just the asana “poses”. Each Yoga Therapy session was like a huge sigh of relief – Kendra created such an immensely generous and forgiving space, and deftly wove together so much knowledge and understanding, that I felt like I could truly let go. Best of all is that Kendra developed for me a personal daily yoga practice that so simply balances me out (and gets me some sleep!) so that I can better ride the highs and lows – a practice for life.
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Sarah H
My yoga therapy sessions with Kendra are relaxing and inspiring. Yoga therapy is teaching me ways to observe my body, how symptoms change, and how my body relates to my emotions and mind. Kendra designed a practice for me that fits into the rhythms of my life and is tailored to my physical needs and capabilities. I look forward to doing my yoga practice and I do it most nights now - it feels good and helps me rest and heal.
Sophie Levers
I love my yoga sessions with Kendra. Each one is unique, and I always leave feeling peaceful, inspired and happy. It's not just about the work we do on the mat, it's also about the discussions and mindfulness concepts that I take with me from my sessions that are having such a positive impact on how I'm choosing to live my life now. I recommend yoga with Kendra for anyone needing help to find some inner peace