Yoga as a Therapy
Take charge of your health today; Heal with yoga
“Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga.”
~ International Association of Yoga Therapists
What is Yoga Therapy?
Our therapy offerings are based on over 30 years of research in yoga and its application for various chronic conditions such as back pain and other pain conditions, arthritis, asthma, digestive disorders, anxiety and depression and other mental health conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, auto immune conditions, etc. We are affiliated to Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation (SVYASA) in India which is a premier yoga research institute.
Yoga therapy combines yogic tools and techniques to suit your conditions and your physical and mental disposition for optimal relaxation and mindfulness. This one-on-one attention to your needs makes the healing more effective. Research has shown that yoga helps with
Musculoskeletal pain (Schmid, et al., 2019; IOS press)
Improving overall health and energy levels (Lin et al., J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2023)
Reducing dependency on medications (Mehl-Madrona et al., J Altern Complement Med. 2016)
Improving overall sense of well-being (Gautam et al., Restor Neurol Neurosci. 2019)
Please call us to set up an in-depth comprehensive yoga therapy consultation and yoga therapy sessions at 408-341-9642 (YOGA).
Yoga Therapy addresses all areas of pain through the holistic practice of Yoga.
Our yoga intervention:
We cannot just “fight” diseases; we need to bring in health to overcome diseases. Just as how light removes darkness, wellness removes illness.
Our yoga therapy program empowers you to move towards holistic approach to health and wellness. Here are the steps we follow:
Assessment: Yoga therapy consultation & a health assessment before you begin
Orientation with yogic concepts.
Yoga therapy: We suggest anywhere from 4-10 sessions depending on the condition. Some of our clients continue even after that.
We make sure your needs are met, your concerns are addressed, and adjustments made to equip you with optimum practice techniques and concepts
We provide yoga as a safe intervention along with your medical care, as well as other complementary and alternative therapies
We focus on individual needs, understand your health goals, and offer you the right package of classes for the optimization of the process.
Home practice material - we provide tools for home practice so you can be empowered to help heal faster and more effectively.
Follow-up Assessments: We provide periodic assessments or a final assessment and orientation before you take on group yoga sessions or move on with your own self-management of the chronic disease using yoga and other CAM modalities along with medical treatment.
FAQs on Yoga Therapy
I am not flexible and have many health conditions. Can I do yoga?
Yes, it is people like you who need yoga the most. Yoga is not bending like a pretzel. It is about calming down the mind and leading a good quality life despite health conditions. Yoga enables you and empowers you to take charge of your health. It helps you improve your wellness quotient.
How much fees do I have to pay?
This is the first question we get. Our pricing depends on your condition, time requirement, teacher’s availability, commute requirements, and so on. We try to help every individual to our maximum capacity. Please check with us if you have financial difficulties. We try not to turn down anyone. But please understand that we also have our staff and administration expenses.
Does insurance cover yoga?
We wish it did. Unfortunately, this is not yet covered.
Can I use my HSA and FSA to pay for yoga therapy?
Contact your doctor and get advice from the doctor and you can apply your payment towards your tax-free HSA or FSA card. Doctors are beginning to understand the importance of yoga in addressing chronic ailments. We can help you obtain research paper references so you can talk to your doctor about it.
Buy from the Packages below:
Yoga for Cancer - Our support.
Yoga Bharati stands strong in providing highly specialized yoga care to patients recovering from cancer and other chronic ailments. Ask us about our free yoga classes for seniors and cancer rehabilitation. For details, visit our Cancer Page.
Call us to set up an in-depth comprehensive yoga therapy consultation and yoga therapy sessions
@ 408-341-9642 (YOGA)
Our Yoga Services
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Yoga for Kids
Our kids classes are aimed to bring focus, concentration, and help to improve sustained attention and executive functioning. We bring holistic yoga practices that include yoga poses, pranayama, meditation, chantings of simple syllables and Sanskrit mantras. We include age-appropriate yogic games to make it fun and to teach them presence of mind.
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Senior Yoga
Our senior classes include yoga poses, pranayama, meditation and relaxation. These classes strengthen their body's ability to manage health conditions, to manage stress levels, weight management, and bring peace and tranquility. Seniors look forward to these classes. As an online community, they inspire and energize each other with their social time after the sessions.
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Prenatal Yoga
Our prenatal classes are applicable for all three trimesters of pregnancy. We focus on breath awareness and gentle poses for moms-to-be. We give stress management techniques and prepare them for safe childbirth. Women bond with each other and enjoy the sense of well being. The convenience of at-home yoga makes it possible for them to take up yoga into their daily routine.
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Yoga Therapy
We offer yoga for back & neck pain, arthritis, respiratory disorders, diabetes mellitus, metabolic disorders such as cholesterol problems, mental health conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, women's health conditions and many more. We offer affordable private and group yoga therapy for your health needs. Take charge of your health. Yoga brings life into your years.
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Yoga for Adults
We offer in-person yoga sessions at different chapters as below.
Our Approach of Yoga
Our approach to yoga is holistic and aligns with a 5000-year-old system of total wellness from ancient India. The yogic system was based on the core belief that a human being's natural state is one of optimal health and wellness.
When we reduce our disturbances in physical, mental, and emotional health, we function at our optimal potential. In our yoga classes, we emphasize breath awareness for sharper focus, loosening practices to prepare for yogasana, yoga poses for mind/body awareness, relaxation practices to let go of any stress and stagnations of the mind, and finally, pranayama/meditation for a deeper connection with oneself. Yoga enhances the quality of life, helps reduce weight & helps manage chronic conditions.
Yoga as a Holistic Practice
Our techniques aim at holistic health with breath awareness, loosening, asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques. They are effective in weight management, in balancing our metabolism, and stress management.
Stretch & Restore
Practicing asanas can provide deep stretch to the muscles and relieve muscle spasms due to stress, inactivity, or overuse. When the muscle fibers are lengthened, the overall strength improves. These practices help gym-goers, sports practitioners, and overworked individuals with muscle stiffness.
Breath Synchronized Movements
Gentle movements with breath synchronization rejuvenates the body, calms down the mind, and improves lung capacity. Excellent for Anxiety, Stress, and Asthma management.
Loosening & Dynamic Practices
Joint loosening practices give flexibility and strength to the small muscles & tendons that connect the joints. Fast-paced yoga techniques followed by deep relaxation remove lethargy and prepare the body for asanas.
Core Strength
Yoga practices stretch and strength core muscles & help strengthen the back. These asanas are for people with back, neck, and shoulder pains. These practices are for all levels and needs. Excellent for people who have jobs that require sitting all day.
Meditation and Relaxation
Our holistic yoga sessions end with relaxation and Meditation. They promote positive health of the body and mind, and help us connect to the deeper Self. These practices help build awareness, provide holistic healing and promote spiritual quotient. This is the ultimate goal of yoga.
Buy one yoga therapy session or the first yoga therapy health assessment and education to understand the holistic nature of our healing modality and how yoga therapy works.