Yoga & Movement Therapy

“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental state.”

— Carol Welch

What is Yoga and Movement Therapy (YMT)?               

Yoga and Movement Therapy is a type of treatment that includes yoga postures, breathing exercises, and guided imagery to support an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional needs. It integrates the mind and the body. It is provided by a clinical therapist who also is a certified yoga instructor.

Who can benefit from Yoga and Movement Therapy?

You don’t need to be a master of yoga to participate in or benefit from YMT. This type of treatment can help a variety of people, from those who can’t move at all to individuals who are extremely active. YMT typically is used to support those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress.

Yoga and Movement Therapy helps:

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Depressive and anxious symptoms

  • Dissociation

  • Eating disorders

  • Maladaptive thoughts

  • Post-natal depression

  • Self-esteem

  • Stress

  • Trauma

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