Yoga Therapy
60 minutes/session
I know first hand how chronic illness changes everything; your career, relationships, health, fluctuating abilities, independence, identity, plans for the future become uncertain, the body becomes unpredictable, you are grieving what you may have used to been able to do, your previous identity, the plans you had for the future. Not to mention the medical invalidation, invasive tests, trying to find the energy to advocate for yourself, and stigma or stereotyping that so many of us with chronic illness go through.
Illness can illuminate the patterns we have carried into adulthood such I must be useful, I can’t disappoint people, rest is lazy and must be earned, my worth comes from being productive, I can’t ask for help, other people’s needs should come before my own. These patterns may have histories rooted intergenerationally, culturally, societally, systemically. When supportive, our work may gently explore the family stories, relational patterns, roles and adaptations that may have shaped how you learned to relate to yourself, your needs, your sense of belonging and others. As my practice develops this area will also incorporate further training in systemic and intergenerational approaches.
For when illness changes not only what your body can do, but who you understand yourself to be
i support those:
⏾ Living with complex, chronic or fluctuating health conditions such as ME/CFS, Long Covid, Chronic Pain, Dysautonomia and Hypermobility
⏾ Experiencing whole life change and not recognising yourself anymore
⏾ Grieving your former life, body, identity
⏾ Struggling with repeated cycles of pushing, collapsing and struggling to remain within your limits (including PEM/boom and bust cycles)
⏾ Medical invalidation or not feeling believed
⏾ Wanting to explore the relationships, attachment experiences, family systems, cultural narratives, societal expectations and inherited roles through which they learned who they were allowed to be
⏾ Learning how to live, grieve, relate, create and become within your current reality
⏾ Navigating liminal space: diagnosis, disability, career loss, relationship changes, identity shifts, living with uncertainty and capacity to be with the discomfort of the unknown
⏾ Desiring something more embodied and experiential than talking alone
⏾ Curious about spirituality, mysticism, symbolism, ritual or nature without imposing those beliefs onto you
My Approach as a Yoga Therapist:
⏾ I provide a space where you don’t have to perform recovery
⏾ Our work begins with the body you are living in now, it’s limits, adaptations, signals, needs and changing capacity.
⏾ Supporting your whole experience of living with that condition, recognising the nuance and complexity, without reducing it down to only physical or psychological in nature
⏾ Experiential, creative and playful. It may include somatic inquiry, imagery, symbolism, imagination, writing, archetypal exploration, energy archaeology, nature and ritual where these feel meaningful for you.
⏾ There is no requirement to turn your illness into a lesson, find a silver lining, or become a different person because you are unwell.
Exploring what illness brings up without explaining illness away
I believe we can take science seriously without stripping life of mystery. When so much of chronic illness can be centred around thinking, analysing or trying to make sense of symptoms, appointments, limitations and management, there should be space for imagination, curiosity, play, and whismy.
What happens to selfhood when illness dismantles a life?
“Yoga is a lived and felt experience, there is no incorrect way to experience sensation”
The Process
Book a connection call and complete your questionnaire
First, we’ll schedule a connection call where we can explore your intentions for our work together. You’ll also complete a questionnaire to give me insight into your needs, preferences, and what you’re moving through currently. This helps me understand where you are, how I can best support you, and if we’re aligned.
Choose your session frequency
If you decide you’d like to work together, you’ll have access to book your sessions weekly or bi-weekly. These sessions will be online via zoom.
Personalised session design
Once payment has been processed, I will begin designing your sessions based on your questionnaire and connection call. Every session will be tailored to your needs.
Our first session – the foundation
Our first session will be up to 90 minutes to allow us time to explore the journey ahead. I’ll introduce you to the flow of our 12 sessions, and together we’ll map out how each one will unfold. This is where we make sure everything feels aligned and you’re confident and excited about the path we’re about to walk together.
Ongoing support and resources
Throughout your 12-session journey, you’ll have access to a private members area where I upload helpful resources — from video tutorials, to guided meditations, and journaling prompts. I’ll also be sending you heart-centred insights on WhatsApp to keep the energy flowing and offer ongoing support.
Final session – integration and moving forward
Our final session will be focused on integration. Together, we’ll reflect on how far you’ve come and clarify how to carry the lessons learned and the practices explored into your everyday life so that we can safely close the container if you choose to. You’ll leave this session with tools to continue your journey on your own terms, knowing exactly how to integrate your yoga practice as a sustainable, embodied way of being.
What You’ll Receive:
⏾ 12 personalised 1:1 sessions tailored to your needs and intentions.
⏾ The option to weave in other offerings such as journaling, affirmations, tarot/oracle, connecting to the elements and nature, flowing alongside cycles/seasons (moon, sabbats, menstrual), crystals, and ritual.
⏾ Meditation and breathwork will always be included in some form as they are integral to yoga.
⏾ Access to a private members area with resources and videos.
⏾ Ongoing support throughout the 12-session container.
⏾ A safe, nurturing space to explore your physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual realms.
⏾ Tools for integration and continued growth, both on and off the mat.
Book a connection call
Please make sure to fill out the intake form below before booking a connection call.
FAQs
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I believe that true expertise is rooted in embodied wisdom, where lived experience and personal insights are the foundations from which I am able to guide others. While formal qualifications are not the sole measure of expertise, I recognise that they offer reassurance and a sense of trust for many individuals. For those who find comfort in knowing, I have listed them below:
Yoga Therapy Student
50 hour Yin Yoga Teacher, I studied with Sampoorna Yoga
200 hour Yoga Teacher
Not all yoga teacher trainings are created equally and it’s important to consider who your yoga teacher learned from. I studied with Lila Wellness in-person in Bali led by expert yoga instructor Emily Chen, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Marguerite Pinard, and embodied breathwork and meditation instructor Bobby.
First Class BSc Psychology (Hons)
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For new clients I don’t offer 1:1 one-off sessions, the only exception being the 90 minute Connection to Heart Yin Sessions which were carefully curated with a specific intention. It feels out of integrity for me to offer random one-off sessions to clients I haven’t worked with before given the depth that we will move to. I work with clients for a minimum of 12 sessions so that I can get to know them and their stories, this allows me to provide sessions which are personalised to them and supportive of their process. There are limits to the value of inconsistent one-off sessions, when working during a set period of time I can ensure you are held in your exploration, and we can create a journey to address your specific needs and honour your body.
For previous clients who have completed the 12-session offering, I do offer a tailored session schedule or a continuation of our journey weekly or bi-weekly at a reduced rate. I will always be there to offer support to previous clients, please reach out to me at any time.
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The final session always focuses on integration so that you feel supported in incorporating our time together on and off the mat, ensuring we safely close the container. For those who would like to continue our journey together, we can discuss a unique session schedule or continue with our weekly or bi-weekly sessions.
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This journey is for anyone, whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years. I design each session to meet you where you are in your practice, helping you feel empowered and comfortable regardless of your experience. The focus is on deepening into self and the layers of your authenticity, approaching your journey with curiosity and compassion, with a willingness to meet yourself in each moment.
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I will meet you wherever you are on your journey, I understand that many people think of yoga in terms of asana, and may feel worried that they are not flexible or strong enough to participate. I encourage you to challenge that limiting belief, we will ensure the poses are adapted to you and your anatomy, instead of you adapting yourself to fit the poses. Yoga is so much more than asana, and our sessions will move beyond this to incorporate yoga as a whole.
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This offering is perfect for you if you feel ready to dive deeper into your body, mind, and soul, and if you’re seeking lasting transformation. If you’re looking for more than just a physical practice and want to explore your authenticity, expand your capacity to hold life, and cultivate a deeper connection to your inner self, this is the right journey for you. If you're unsure, feel free to book a connection call, and we can discuss whether this journey is aligned with your intentions.
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Both options are available! We can work together via Zoom for a seamless, connected virtual experience. Alternatively in-person sessions are available and can be done in the comfort of your home or another location of your choice (please note there are additional charges for travel)
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Yes, absolutely! The sessions are designed to be flexible and adaptable to your needs. While I’ll guide you through a combination of vinyasa, gentle flow, and yin yoga based on your individual journey, I am always open to discussing and incorporating the styles that resonate with you. If you feel called to a specific approach or want to focus on something particular (e.g., relaxation, mobility, nervous system regulation), we can tailor your sessions to that.
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I choose not to offer hands on adjustments for a variety of reasons. I will of course verbally cue you and invite you to make adjustments yourself, but it’s really important that you feel complete autonomy over your practice and your body. My focus as a teacher is on how the asanas feel in your body, rather than aesthetic alignment (of course there is nuance to this, including ensuring safety). You know what feels best in your body, and it’s about nurturing this relationship with yourself, and cultivating a sense of self-trust through intuitive movement.
It's also significant to mention that anatomically our range of motion differs from person to person, and is influenced by skeletal structure (e.g. experiencing compression instead of tension). You are unique and your practice should reflect this. The poses should always be adjusted to support you, you should never have to force yourself into a pose to fit the textbook way that it ‘should’ look.
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Absolutely! One of the main goals of this 12-session journey is to equip you with the tools, practices, and mindset to continue your yoga practice beyond our time together. At the end of the journey, you will feel confident and empowered to integrate yoga into your life in a way that feels authentic and sustaining for you. Whether you choose to continue with private sessions, group classes, or your own practice, I’ll provide you with resources to support your ongoing growth.
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I design 12 sessions which are completely bespoke and personalised to you based on our connection call and the questionnaire you fill out. A lot of time and intention goes into this process and I treat it with the reverence it deserves. Our journey moves beyond asana and integrates yoga as a whole, as well as your preferences for weaving in other practices that I offer. Beyond our 60-minute sessions I am consistently holding space for your experience, even when we are not directly in session, and I will often WhatsApp and send voice notes (including meditations, journalling prompts, affirmations etc) to support your journey during weekdays. You’ll have access to a password protected members area which will include videos and other resources to support you in deepening your practice outside of our sessions.
Additional time also goes into the sensual element to make it a complete experience for you, including setting the space, curating a playlist if you’d like music, choosing scents (if we’re in person) etc. I limit the number of clients I have at any one time for this offering, which ensures I’m completely present throughout our container. This is a high level of energy exchange which is reflected in the price.