YOGA THERAPY
In the past decade, modern medicine and scientific studies have documented the close interaction of body, mind and spirit - how one influences the other. This concept has been integral to classical yoga for thousands of years, and because yoga addresses the whole individual - physically, mentally, energetically, and spiritually, it provides healing at many different levels. Yoga as therapy is one of the original and longest lasting forms of holistic health management.
Conditions that Improve
Although Satyananda Yoga can improve overall health in a regular class setting, certain conditions improve more quickly with yoga therapy.
- Back pain, sciatica and disk problems
- Asthma and other breathing difficulties
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Insomnia and stress related sleep disorders
- Digestive problems
- Sinus infections
- Stress
- Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and joint pain
- Immune system disorders
- Anxiety, depression and panic disorder
- Postural imbalances
- Menopause, PMS and menstrual problems Fatigue and lack of energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Don't you have to be flexible and thin to do yoga?
A. Classically, yoga is meant to be adjusted to fit the individual, not the individual adjusted to fit the pose. Every person has some limitations, and each client is taught to work within one's own abilities.
Q. Is Yoga Therapy like physical therapy?
A. No. Although some postures are used in the same manner as in physical therapy, yoga therapy also incorporates breathing practices, relaxation therapy, energy work and various forms of meditation.
Q. How many sessions will I need to see improvement?
A. There is no set number. Each client is given an individualized program for home practice. If the client continues with a dedicated practice at home, improvement can be achieved within a short time, even with one session.
Q. How much does a session cost?
A. A first appointment is 1 1/2 hours to assess needs and develop an appropriate program. After this, appointment length may vary.
| Investment: | |
| 1 1/2 hours | $125 |
| 1 hour | $100 |
| 1/2 hour | $ 75 |
Beverly Roberts Singh, CRNA, BA, AYT, ERYT
Beverly Roberts Singh (Swami Atmarupa Saraswati) is the first Level Two Accredited Satyananda Yoga teacher in North America. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT) at the 500 hour level. She has also studied over 100 hours of Anusara Yoga, completed Facilitator One training in YogaKids, and continues an in-depth study of yoga, often traveling internationally.
Prior to following her passion for yoga teaching, she was a certified registered nurse anesthetist for over 25 years and taught anesthesia for 10 years at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Her medical background and her experience teaching thousands of yoga students over the past 10 years give her the insight to create yoga therapy programs that will support and improve the health and well-being of virtually any client.
Beverly is the Founder and Director of the Atma Center, and the Education Director for Satyananda Yoga Academy programs in the USA.