Welcome to Holistic Yoga Therapy
Therapeutic Yoga for Whole-person Wellness
BODY • MIND • CIRCUMSTANCE • ENERGY
The Whole-person Approach
BODY
The physical self. Pain, injury, operations and the toll a demanding life can take on the body. Practices for recovery, resilience, long term functional movement ~ to feel embodied.
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MIND
The psychological self, mental and emotional alike. Thought patterns, stress responses, and the harder emotional seasons of life. Empowering tools for regulation, grounding, and a steadier
sense of self.
CIRCUMSTANCE
The life surrounding the self. Change, loss, situations outside anyone's control, and clarity and trust around decisions. Support for finding footing again, or building confidence in inner-knowing, one breath at a time.
ENERGY
The vital self. The breath, the life force, and the subtle currents that move through the body and mind, shaping the circumstances they inhabit. Practices for restoring balance and cultivating activation, held in intentional presence.
The Benefits of Therapeutic Yoga
Mind-Body Connection
Builds a healthier relationship with the body, fostering trust, self care, and self awareness.
Physical Healing & Rejuvenation
Restores physical health and vitality, gently energizing the body's systems
Self Reflection &
Self Acceptance
Increases awareness of thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior, deepening self acceptance along the way.
Community & Connection
Supports co-regulation through a cultivated practitioner and client relationship, helping to uncover purpose and meaning.
Stress Reduction
Reduces physiological stress responses and promotes relaxation, offering healthy tools for managing stress and pain
Emotional Regulation
Develops healthy coping mechanisms for self regulation, encouraging non-judgmental navigation of emotion and a stronger sense of self agency.
Like so many people after quarantine, I found myself struggling with anxiety and depression. I was relying on prescription medication and alcohol just to get through each day and had little motivation beyond surviving.
Janel created a personalized program that met me exactly where I was, with compassion, patience, and practical, manageable steps. Even the small "snacks" of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness began to shift something in me. Over time, I felt stronger, more connected to myself, and more motivated to care for my body and mind.
Eleven months later, I've weaned off antidepressants, stopped drinking nightly, exercise regularly, sleep through the night, and truly enjoy life again. Janel's guidance gave me the tools and confidence to create lasting change, and I will always be grateful for her wisdom, empathy, and unwavering support
Sara W.
~ 46 yrs old
As an 80-year-old seeking both physical relief and greater peace of mind, I came to yoga therapy hoping bring more balance to my life, and address arthritic pain and limited mobility in my hips and hands.
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The sessions were thoughtful and personalized. Over the course of our work together, I noticed a greater sense of calm and less mental clutter. I also gained practical tools and renewed motivation to support my well-being through consistent self-care.
I would recommend Janel's yoga therapy services to anyone seeking a supportive, individualized approach to greater balance, self-awareness, and well-being
Mitzi B.
~ 80 yrs old, virtual client
As an 80-year-old seeking both physical relief and greater peace of mind, I came to yoga therapy hoping bring more balance to my life, and address arthritic pain and limited mobility in my hips and hands.
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The sessions were thoughtful and personalized. Over the course of our work together, I noticed a greater sense of calm and less mental clutter. I also gained practical tools and renewed motivation to support my well-being through consistent self-care.
I would recommend Janel's yoga therapy services to anyone seeking a supportive, individualized approach to greater balance, self-awareness, and well-being
Diane D.
~ Director, Family Justice Center
