Yoga Therapy At Westside Yoga Studio Heals Physical Misalignments, Relieves Stress and Pain

Westside Yoga Studio offers a class and private instruction to those with limited physical mobility. Many individuals suffer from chronic or acute pain due to physical misalignments in the body or disease states such as arthritis, cancer, scolosis, etc. Yoga as a medium to open space in areas that are affected, such as the spine, joints, muscles and to restore correct posture and physical alignment. Re-alignment to the natural state restores range of motion and relieves pain. The student is an active participant in this process and is taught the principles of body alignment to use in everyday life, at work, at home, in exercising the body. in some cases the individual may undergo some manual manipulation of the affected area; in all cases the individual is taught how to continue to do this work on their own at home beginning slowly and according to the severity and degree of pain and/or physical injury. Meditation is also taught as an ingredient to manage the emotional effects of pain and physical limitations. Individuals must committ to being active participents in this program in order to obtain the full affects of the therapy. We offer individualized therapy for those with more difficult and extensive needs. We also offer a weekly class on Thurs evenings from 6-7 PM for students that can particpate in a class setting. This class is appropriate for those with physical limitations that are interested in improving flexibility, stability, stamina, strength and balance. Props such as chairs, blocks, bolsters and straps will be used for support and to facilitate individual’s ability to participate in class and gain physical benefits. Therapeutic yoga provides the tools that many individuals need to manage pain due to acute musculoskeletal injury or chronic disease states such as arthritis or cancer. Breath work and meditation are used along with postures to enhance therapeutic benefits.