The Therapeutic Application of Yoga & Yoga as a Lifestyle

Yoga is more than just movement—it is a deeply healing practice that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. As a trauma-informed practitioner trained in Subtle Yoga for enhancing trauma recovery, I offer a gentle, therapeutic approach to yoga that is accessible to all, regardless of experience.

This method focuses on slow, mindful movement, breathwork, and meditative practices that help to regulate the nervous system, balance energies, support emotional resilience, and promote inner balance. Whether you are navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself, this approach empowers you to heal at your own pace.

Yoga as a lifestyle goes beyond the mat, incorporating daily habits, mindfulness, and yogic principles that bring lasting transformation. Through my offerings, I guide you in integrating yoga into your everyday life—helping you cultivate self-awareness, improve sleep, enhance digestion, boost energy, and find a greater sense of peace.

I incorporate this therapeutic approach into my holistic wellbeing programs, one-to-one coaching, and retreats, ensuring a personalised experience that meets your unique needs. Whether you are looking for individual sessions or a structured program, I am here to support your journey to wholeness, healing, and balance.

“Reconnect to your soul’s true essence and purpose through the practice of yoga as a lifestyle choice…”

Yoga is a science of right living and most effective when fully integrated in our daily lives alongside Ayurveda which complements and supports our practice and life in a holistic way.

The word Yoga means “unity” or “oneness” and is derived from the Sanskrit word “yug” which means “to join”, “to yoke” or “union”.  This unity (of our human consciousness with the Divine consciousness, as well as feeling more connected to one another) is needed now more than ever across our global, planet earth community.

As humans we are the only living being on the planet aware of our own consciousness and have the ability to expand and develop our awareness. Therefore according to Yogic science – our mission in life is to connect with ourselves on this deepest level of soul and evolve spiritually.

As Swami Sivananda Saraswati described – Yoga brings balance, alignment and integration of our thoughts, feelings and actions, or head, heart and hand / the mind, body and spirit.

Yoga is a process and practice of continual self inquiry – becoming the observer and witness to every thought, word and action. 

Indeed it is said that all individual life aims – whether it be consciously or unconsciously to flow towards this re-integration with Cosmic Life and towards wholeness and peace.  Yoga therefore can be described as the very movement, impetus, unfolding and evolution of Life itself.

The universal truth that is yoga means that its teachings are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.

A Journey of Remembering and coming back to the Self

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Yoga is a holistic practice, in that it benefits the practitioner on all levels – body, mind, emotion and spirit. Some of the initial benefits of integrating a yoga practice into ones life are:-

On a physical level:-

  • Improves muscle tone, strength and stamina
  • Reduces stress and tension, lowers heart rate
  • Boosts self-esteem
  • Lowers body fat
  • Improves circulation
  • Stimulates the immune system

On a subtle level (mental, emotional and spiritual):-

  • Balancing and calming the nervous system
  • Creates a sense of well-being, centeredness and calmness
  • Improves concentration and creativity
  • Increasing prana (life force energy)
  • Balancing energy and raising energy in and throughout the chakra system

Meditation for Inner Balance & Wellbeing

Meditation is not separate from yoga, but an integral part of it.  In Patajali’s Yoga Sutras is it described as the seventh “limb” of yoga.
 
Meditation is a profound practice that cultivates inner peace, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. As part of my therapeutic yoga and holistic wellbeing approach, I incorporate meditation techniques that help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and deepen self-awareness.
 
Whether through guided meditation, mindfulness practices, Yoga Nidra, or breath-focused techniques, meditation supports healing on all levels—mind, body, and spirit. It is a powerful tool for calming the mind, improving focus, enhancing emotional balance, and fostering a deeper connection to yourself.
 
In my sessions, programs, and retreats, I integrate meditation in a way that feels accessible and supportive for your unique needs, helping you create a practice that enhances your overall wellbeing and daily life.
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My Background

I have experience in and completed teacher trainings’ in Kundalini & Tantra yoga, Hatha yoga, Raja Yoga, Therapeutic Application of Yoga & Yoga for Enhancing Trauma Recovery. 

I use a blended approach with the foundation of these teachings and classical Yoga Philosophy.  My personal Sadhana, and that for sharing with others has been taught and passed to me by my first Guru, Sri Nandan Jii (Guru Jii).

The Yoga practice I share includes (but is not limited to):-

  • Mantra chanting
  • Hatha yoga asana (“ha” meaning sun and “tha” moon in Sanskrit – it is the balancing of masculine (solar) and feminine (lunar) energies)
  • Focus on movement of subtle energies
  • Pranayama – breathing techniques
  • Meditation, Yoga Nidra
  • Classical Yoga Philosophy 
  • Ritual and devotional practices

Balance, in all areas is the key to creating an extraordinary life! Yoga provides a lifestyle that enhances and makes this possible on so many levels.