Yoga Therapy with Ann

 
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SomaYoga Therapy is a blending of neuroscience with ancient yoga and Ayurveda practices. This is a powerful approach to health and well-being because we are creating new pathways to wellness with your participation. Here’s a brief overview of SomaYoga Therapy and what to expect in a session.

After years of study and practice, I draw from many modalities to create recommendations and practices for your health and well-being. We will work on many levels: physical body, energy body, and mind through movement, breath, meditation, philosophy, self-care practices, food, and sound, to name a few. I also include Craniosacral Therapy in sessions. The body will reveal what is needed.

SomaYoga Therapy is a unique blending of work that includes:

  • Neuromuscular re-education with Somatics to undo the effects of stress, trauma, habit, and fatigue on the body and mind. This modality creates freedom in many ways.

  • Classic asana to strengthen and stabilize.

  • Therapeutic yoga to stabilize and understand the range of movement & possible areas of compensation.

  • Traditional pranayama (breath practices to affect the nervous system and your energy).

  • Traditional yogic philosophy from the Himalayan Tradition of Swami Rama

  • Traditional yogic meditation and training of the mind

  • Personal development

  • Ayurveda

Craniosacral Therapy is also available and included.

Our first session is 1.5 hours and includes intake (health history, current activities, goals, etc), giving insight into our practices together. We can address managing stress, improving digestion, sleep, pain, tension, etc. Based on intake and our practice together, I will design a plan for you to do between sessions, which may include movement, pranayama (breath practices), meditation, Ayurveda self-care practices, and/or personal development practices. During our session, I will explain why the neuromuscular re-education approach is such a powerful modality and how you are empowered to create your change.

I will give you recommendations and design practices specifically for you and how to incorporate them into your daily routines and lifestyle. I will be careful not to overload you with too much “to do.” These practices include recommendations and audio and/or videos to help you learn. We can create shifts in our sessions, however, to progress, you will need to commit to your ongoing practice.

Creating change is a process and I will give you a recommendation of how many sessions would be most effective for you to begin. This also depends on your practices between sessions. I am available to answer questions and check in between sessions. This is a partnership. This is not a band-aide or “one & done” approach. This takes commitment to unwind the body, regulate the nervous system, strengthen, and work toward your goals.

Pricing:

  • Initial $130

  • Follow-up $95

(debit/credit cards accepted)

Preparing for your session:

Please fully complete the Health Form Questionnaire and send it to me for review prior to the first session, or bring a copy with you. Please wear comfortable-fitting clothing that is easy to move in. Please avoid shorts and tank tops.

Location: 99 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55105 (Parking is on the side streets) or Online with Zoom

I look forward to working with you.

With gratitude & best wishes,

Ann Blackburn, IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist | 651-387-6569 | ann@tulayogawellness.com