Where The Lotus Grows

Kim and Tonya discuss the energy body; specifically the breath, its purpose outside of respiration, enhancing breath efficiency, and pranayama (breathing techniques) for a variety of situations. Support the show

Kim and Tonya discuss the energy body; specifically the breath, its purpose outside of respiration, enhancing breath efficiency, and pranayama (breathing techniques) for a variety of situations. Support the show

A small step may be the beginning of a great journey. Where did our journey begin?An introduction of your hosts: Kimberly Searl MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP and Tonya Drew, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT 500 • What is Yoga Therapy?/What is its role in health care? • Why does it work?• How is yoga therapy different from a yoga class?• Where does yoga therapy fit in the allopathic treatment model?• What are the Kosha’s and why do yoga therapists use them?• Panchamaya Healing model relates back to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model: What is this and what does it mean? Support the show

Yoga Therapy can support a variety of disease conditions, while we cannot diagnose or fix/reverse a disease condition.• Staying with body sensations rather than shutting them off or numbing out is the first step to creating healing. Learning to honor this natural system is key to reducing suffering.• According tho American Psychological Association (APA) 75% of disease is a chronic illness and stress is the cause of chronic illness. Stress seems to worsen or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems and asthma.• Harvard Health’s website notes the two most common physical conditions to benefit from yoga to be back pan and arthritis. This same article notes the growing research suggesting yoga benefits those with migraines, balance and mobility issues, MS, IBD, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and more. Support the show

Yoga Therapy can support a variety of disease conditions, while we cannot diagnose or fix/reverse a disease condition.• Staying with body sensations rather than shutting them off or numbing out is the first step to creating healing. Learning to honor this natural system is key to reducing suffering.• According tho American Psychological Association (APA) 75% of disease is a chronic illness and stress is the cause of chronic illness. Stress seems to worsen or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems and asthma.• Harvard Health’s website notes the two most common physical conditions to benefit from yoga to be back pan and arthritis. This same article notes the growing research suggesting yoga benefits those with migraines, balance and mobility issues, MS, IBD, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and more. Support the show

A small step may be the beginning of a great journey. Where did our journey begin?An introduction of your hosts: Kimberly Searl MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP and Tonya Drew, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT 500 • What is Yoga Therapy?/What is its role in health care? • Why does it work?• How is yoga therapy different from a yoga class?• Where does yoga therapy fit in the allopathic treatment model?• What are the Kosha’s and why do yoga therapists use them?• Panchamaya Healing model relates back to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model: What is this and what does it mean? Support the show