Yoga for Stress Management

As we struggle to cope with the hectic pace of our busy lives, many of us find ourselves longing for simplicity, inner peace, and deeper meaning.



This is an inner call to heal our bodies, our spirits, and our lives. Even though at times we tend look for external sources for guidance, somewhere deep within we know that we have to stop.



We have to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and listen to our own inner voice.

Yoga helps us achieve this. Through a combination of classical yoga techniques and elements of contemporary body-mind psychology, Yoga encourages this deeper connection with self.



Yoga Therapy combines asanas stretching and pranayama (breathing exercises) to cope with thoughts and sensations.

Elements of Yoga Stress Management

The following are some elements you may experience:

Centering & Breath Work: Use guided breathing techniques to will focus on what is happening in the moment, allowing you to become focused and clear headed. For this practise Kapalabhatti, anuloma-Viloma and Brahmari.

Supported Postures: Move your body through carefully selected postures that support your body and intention. Do as many asanas as your time and energy permits in the following positions: Standing, Seated, Reclining, Prone and Inverted. Finally practise at least 15 minutes of Shavasana, preferably more.

Meditation & Reflection: Contemplate, meditate – concentrate on your breath and go within. This doesn’t go to mean worry. Whenever you tend to fret, reflect on the little pleasures life has to offer and be thankful for them. This will let you focus and clarify your personal goals.

Integration: Allow for what you learned in your Yoga session to sink into your life. You will come to discover how that knowledge can enrich your life. By setting little, manageable goals, you will start to see a transformation for the better.

Working with these practices you will attune your mind to sensations, thoughts and feelings that arise in your body.