Yoga therapy is a personalized approach to healing and well-being that uses the tools of yoga to support the whole person - body, breath, mind, heart, and nervous system. Unlike a general yoga class, yoga therapy is created around YOU. Your life, your body, your experiences, your energy, your goals, and the season you are moving through are all part of the process. In a yoga therapy session, we may use gentle movement, breath practices, meditation, relaxation, self- reflection, lifestyle support, and simple daily practices to help create more balance, ease, and connection. Yoga therapy is not about performing poses or becoming more flexible. It is about learning how to listen inward, understand what your body and nervous system are asking for, and build supportive practices that meet you where you are. This work may support people moving through stress, anxiety, grief, chronic pain, fatigue, life transitions, nervous system imbalance, hormonal changes, recovery, or the simple desire to feel more grounded and connected with themselves. At the Shala on 120, yoga therapy is held with gentleness, presence, and respect for your lived experience. The practice is not one-size-fits-all. It is a collaborative process rooted in the wisdom of yoga and shaped by what feels supportvie, accessible, and honest for you. You do not need experience to begin. You only need a willingness to pause, listen, and begin where you are.

Yoga therapy may be supportive for people moving through many different seasons of life. You may be drawn to yoga therapy if you are navigating stress, anxiety, grief, fatigue, chronic pain, hormonal changes, recovery, life transitions, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. This work can also support those who feel overwhelmed, depleted, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to care for their body and nervous system in a gentle, consistent way. Yoga therapy offers space to slow down, listen inward, and explore practices that are created for your unique needs. Sessions may include breath work, gentle movement, meditation, relaxation, self-inquiry, nervous system support, and simple practices you can carry into daily life. You do not need to be flexible, experienced, or comfortable in a traditional yoga class to begin. Yoga therapy meets you where you are - physically, emotionally, energetically, and honestly. This may be a supportive path if you are longing to feel more grounded, more connected, more at ease in your body, and more supported in the life you are living now.

Yoga therapy begins with listening. Before we create a practice, we make space for your story, your needs, your goals, and what feels supportive in your body and life right now. Your sessions may look different from a traditional yoga class. You may move very gently, practice breath awareness, explore meditation, rest deeply, reflect, or learn simple tools you can use at home. The practice is shaped around what is accessible and meaningful for you. Some sessions may focus on calming the nervous system. Others may support mobility, pain, grief, energy, sleep, stress, or reconnecting with your body in a kind and compassionate way. You will never be asked to force, perform, or push past what feels honest. Yoga therapy is a collaborative process. We work together, adjust as needed, and honor the pace of your body, breath, mind, and heart. You may leave with a short home practice, a breath technique, a reflection prompt, or a small daily rhythm to support what we are working with between sessions. This is not about doing more. It is about learning what supports you, what steadies you, and what helps you feel more at home within yourself.

1. Begin with a curiosity call: We start with a brief conversation to see what you are looking for and whether yoga therapy feels like the right fit. 2. Complete an intake: You will share more about your body, health history, stress patterns, lifestyle, goals, and what you are hoping to support. 3. Meet for a personalized session: Together, we explore practices that may include gentle movement, breath work, meditation, rest, reflection, and nervous system support. 4. Receive a simple home practice: You may be given a short practice or supportive rhythm to use between sessions. This is designed to feel doable, not overwhelming. 5. Continue and refine: As your needs change, your practice changes. We continue to listen, adjust, and build practices that support your real life.

Yoga therapy is a personalized service and begins with a conversation. Because each person arrives with different needs, the number of sessions and the rhythm of support may vary. During Trisha's supervised clinical training, yoga therapy may be offered through a care-seeker process. Current availability, session structure, and investment details will be shared during the curiosity call. The intention is to keep this work accessible while honoring the time, preparation, and individualized care involved in each session. Begin with a complimentary 15-minute curiosity call. This call gives us a chance to talk about what you are looking for, answer questions, and explore whether yoga therapy feels like supportive next step.

Is yoga therapy the same as counseling or physical therapy? No. Yoga therapy is not a replacement for medical care, counseling, physical therapy, or mental health treatment. It can work beautifully alongside those supports. Yoga therapy offers body-based and breath-based tools to help you regulate, reconnect, and build a supportive rhythm in your life. What happens in my first yoga therapy session? Your first session is a longer intake where we talk about what is bringing you in, what you are hoping to support, and what feels realistic in your life right now. We may look at things like stress, sleep, energy, digestion, movement, emotions, daily rhythm, and what helps you feel steady. From there, we begin creating a simple practice that is supportive, doable, and made for you. Will I be doing yoga poses in my yoga therapy sessions? Maybe, but not always. Yoga therapy may include gentle movement, but it may also include breathwork, meditation, rest, journaling, daily routine, Ayurveda-inspired lifestyle support, or nervous system tools. The practice is built around what you actually need - not around what a yoga class is supposed to look like. What if I am grieving, anxious, or overwhelmed? You are welcome exactly where you are. Yoga therapy does not ask you to fix yourself, force positivity, or push through. It creates a steady space to breathe, feel supported, and slowly build tools that help you feel more grounded in your body and your life. Is yoga therapy religious? No. Yoga therapy is not religious. It is rooted in the ancient wisdom of yoga, but the practices are offered in a way that is accessible, respectful, and personal to you. How many sessions do I need? That depends on your needs and goals. Some people come for a few sessions to receive tools and support. Others benefit from working together over several weeks so the practices can grow with them. We will keep it simple, realistic, and supportive. What will I leave with after my yoga therapy session? You will leave with simple tools you can use in real life. That may be a short breath practice, grounding routine, gentle movement sequence, meditation, rest practice, journal prompts, or small lifestyle shifts to support your overall well-being. The goal is for you to leave feeling supported, not overwhelmed. How do I know if yoga therapy is right for me? Yoga therapy may be a good fit if you are looking for a gentle, holistic way to support your body, mind, and life. You do not have to know exactly what you need before beginning. We start with a conversation and build from there.