Yoga therapy is an essential alternative or complementary treatment methodology to biomedical, illness-based healthcare.
The holistic approach used in yoga therapy promotes wellness, preventative health, and facilitates improved functioning of the body's own healing systems which balances mind and emotions.
Yoga Therapy is the adaptation of a yoga practice designed for the individual's needs. It combines various tools of physical movement with various breath techniques. Sound, meditation, and self-study are also included.
Anyone can benefit from the one-on-one program designed for the absolute beginner to the lifetime practitioner.
Medical research shows that Yoga Therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies for the stresses of life. When yoga tools are practiced with therapeutic intentions, one can either prevent or help alleviate the symptoms of illness on the physical, mental, and emotional layers of our lives, including:
stress
back pain
arthritis
hypertension
asthma
depression
anxiety disorders
Parkinson’s Disease
cancer
addictions
and many others.
Apart from reducing pain and suffering, it can also contribute to positive stress coping strategies.
Yoga Therapy Sessions in Downers Grove, IL
Yoga Among Friends offers private yoga therapy sessions. During these sessions, yoga postures, props, hands-on assistance, breathwork, and meditation are part of a comprehensive therapeutic program intended to improve wellness from a holistic perspective. During the sessions, a personalized and evolving yoga practice is created with a therapist for individual use at home.
All Yoga Among Friends yoga therapists are experienced, caring, professionally trained, and certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Therapy sessions are available by appointment. All yoga equipment is provided, so you only need to wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement.
Certified Yoga Therapists
Yoga Among Friends is proud to have the following practitioners working out of our studio. Unless noted, they work independently. Please contact them directly to make appointments.
Laura Jane Mellencamp-Murphy,
C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, MA
Meredith Harbour,
C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Julie Pate,
C-IAYT, E-RYT 200