Question 1

What is Yoga?

Accepted Answer

Yoga is being.   It is …
--your physical body you live in
--what you think and feed your mind
--how you connect your mind to your body and soul
--your inner energy that gets you up every morning
--how you want to live your life

Yoga is an ancient wisdom/science based on philosophical foundations.  It offers many tools to attain calmness of mind and wellness of being.  
Such Yoga tools include breathing techniques, physical postures and meditation/visualization, among many more.

Question 2

Who are Yoga Therapists?

Accepted Answer

Yoga therapists are professionals certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, who use the principles of yoga to help individuals improve their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. They are trained to assess their clients' health conditions and tailor yoga practices to their unique needs, taking into account their goals, limitations, and preferences.

Yoga therapists work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including those with chronic conditions, injuries, stress-related issues, and emotional imbalances. They may also collaborate with healthcare providers, such as doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, to offer complementary and integrative care.

Yoga therapy is an evidence-based approach that has been shown to have numerous benefits, including reducing pain, improving mobility, enhancing mood, and promoting relaxation.

International Association of Yoga Therapists:

Question 3

How is yoga therapy different from private yoga?

Accepted Answer

Yoga Therapy differs from private yoga in the level of training of the teacher/therapist and that yoga therapy has two main components.

Yoga Therapy:
1) 1000 hours of required training -- 5 times more  than to become a yoga teacher
2) Assessment
3) Customized individual Home Practice Plan

In Yoga Therapy, you set your own goal(s) for the yoga therapy outcome and create the positive changes in you.
And your practice evolves with you to manifest the goal(s).

Question 4

What are package offerings for hiroko yoga therapy?

Accepted Answer

Packages of six separate sessions are available at a discounted rate.

Yoga therapy is about achieving your goals through creating own regular practice.  This may include breath, movement, meditation, and establishing of new lifestyle practices.   Having a commitment of six sessions is recommended to help achieve them.

Private yoga is about regularly practicing yoga with the teacher, and having a commitment of six  sessions helps to attain the healthy exercise routine.

Packages for six  sessions is $800.  
For packages, two payments option is available:  
$400 up front before first session.  Remaining $400 due before 4th session.

Question 5

How long is each session?

Accepted Answer

Each session lasts 60 minutes.

Question 6

What does the first session of yoga therapy look like?

Accepted Answer

First session is 90 minutes.

We will review together the intake form and set your goal(s), complete an assessment, and have a short yoga practice custom to your needs.  You will go home with a customized daily home practice, that you explored with the therapist in the session.

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