As we move through our life, our body internalizes, processes and filters our experiences – mostly without conscious awareness. Thoughts and feelings held within the body can be the source of stress, emotional and physical pain and discomfort. Yoga Therapy is a self empowering process exploring the relationship between the body, the mind and one’s life experience.

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a holistic and integrative approach to yoga therapy that serves to bridge yoga and mind-body psychology. Using present centered embodied awareness, hands on assists and therapeutic dialogue this mind body approach is a self-empowering process, and facilitates growth and healing. PRYT is the ground from which I offer Yoga Therapy to my clients.

Yoga Therapy Sessions may include breathing techniques, postures, meditation, and relaxation techniques.

Offered through private or small group sessions.

The only path that is right for you is the one that is already designed for you.
To find this path you have to hear your own heart.  There simply is no other way.

– Emmanuel

Gentle movement and simple, supported yoga postures, mindfulness awareness of body, encourage and support a deeper connection to self. One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the opportunity to stop for a moment and to listen to our own inner voice. Restorative Yoga offers a gateway to connection to one self, clarity around the busyness of our lives and a more balanced and healthy relationship with our bodies.

In a Restorative Yoga class we have permission to stop, to let go of doing and to simply be. By aligning the mind with the breath and the body we can experience a relaxed alertness. , thereby allowing self healing and integration to occur spontaneously.

Restorative Yoga is suitable for all bodies, regardless of fitness level or previous yoga experience, flexibility or age. The practice is typically spent close to the floor and involves the use of props, such as a bolster, blankets, block and strap.

Offered through private or group classes.

I must form a balance between the world
about me and the world inside me.

– Tao Te Ching

The worry and stress associated with life changing transitions and life threatening illnesses can be profound. As a result we may find ourselves struggling to be present and aware of our current situation in the moment. Making even simple everyday decisions can be overwhelming.

So much of life’s journey is uncontrollable and unpredictable. If we can prepare ourselves to handle the more challenging stages in our life by bringing stress and anxiety under control we can improve our quality of life and once again, become an active participant in our own healing.

Embodied Mindfulness facilitates awareness of the connection between our physical experience and our mental/emotional experience in a non-judgemental and accepting way, while in the present moment. 

As a practice the embodied mindfulness sessions offer skills to work with anxiety, sleeplessness and pain, while for some it may be about cultivating a healthier and more compassionate relationship with oneself and others.  Sessions are guided by the needs and physical abilities of those in the group on the day.  The practice may include gentle stretching, yoga, meditation and breathing practice along with therapeutic dialogue and group support. No experience with meditation or yoga is necessary.

Offered through group or private sessions.

Mindfulness is being fully aware of whatever is happening in the present moment, and not being trapped in the past or worrying about the future.

–  Danny Penman