Uncovering the Benefits of Therapy Yoga for Mental and Physical Well-Being

Any health condition or combination of problems, can be approached therapeutically with Iyengar Yoga therapy methods.

Within the Iyengar Yoga tradition or method, Therapy Yoga is used in the treatment of a wide range of health conditions, including musculoskeletal, physiological and emotional issues.

Yoga therapy can also be called Therapeutic Yoga. There are a wide range of Yoga therapy teacher training programmes so always take care to ensure your Yoga teacher has received Iyengar Yoga Therapy Training. Within the Iyengar Yoga method these teachers receive years of training to ensure the methods and processes used are safe and can offer relief.

Iyengar Yoga Certification Mark ensure high level of training and Yoga Therapy knowledge.

How does Yoga therapy work?

Any health condition or combination of problems, can be approached therapeutically with Iyengar Yoga therapy methods.

Iyengar Yoga therapy work is based on the teachings and therapeutic applications devised by B.K.S. Iyengar. These follow certified Iyengar Yoga methodology strictly adhering to established principles and practice.

Julie Anderson, senior teacher at Yoga on Tay is a L3 Certified Iyengar Yoga Therapy Teacher.

Who can teach Therapy Yoga?

Iyengar Yoga Therapy is provided only by registered Iyengar Yoga UK IY(UK) Therapy teachers, either as a one to one teacher and student private session or in a therapy class.

Iyengar Yoga UK IY(UK) Therapy Teachers (level 3) have extensive teaching experience and have studied therapeutic methods in RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute) and have been under the guidance of a therapy mentor in the UK.

What are the benefits of doing Iyengar Yoga Therapy?

Iyengar Yoga therapy work can be adapted to help many conditions

In a therapy yoga class, the teacher assists each student individually to adapt their practice around the limitations of a specific injury or health condition. The customised programme is tailored to address specific issues noted during a preliminary consultation.

Therapy classes may be attended temporarily or long term as an alternative to general classes. This is usually the best option for someone with a significant injury or illness which cannot be accommodated in a regular class.

Who can benefit from Iyengar Yoga Therapy?

Lower back pain can be relieved using Iyengar Yoga.

Any health condition or combination of problems, can be approached therapeutically with Iyengar Yoga therapy methods.

Common health conditions such as hernias, sciatica, prostate, menopause and menstrual issues can all be addressed using Iyengar Yoga therapy work.

Lower back pain and other back issues can benefit from techniques and prop set ups given in Therapy Yoga classes.

What happens in a therapy class?

During a class the student and teacher work skillfully together to reduce the impact of the health condition, enabling the individual to make their own way back to health through the practice of yoga.

Where can I access Yoga Therapy classes?

Here at Yoga on Tay, Julie Anderson the senior teacher is a Yoga Therapy teacher and can offer one to one Yoga Therapy sessions.