The idea that stuck with me most as I was starting to teach yoga is this one: You are already whole, just as you are. A radical idea in a world where we are bombarded with the message that we need to constantly improve and fix ourselves. The message that we aren’t good enough. Yoga, and in particular yoga therapy, offers a refreshing counterpoint. Instead of adding more and more to our already full lives, how can we turn inwards and let go of the filters through which we see the world? The difference between yoga and yoga therapy Going back to the origin of yoga thousands of years ago, yes, all yoga was in theory a therapeutic practice. However, in the way that yoga has evolved and often been stripped down to a fitness exercise, not all yoga as it is being shared today is therapeutic, especially when it comes to mental and emotional health. Traditionally, yoga was also shared one-on-one (one teacher to one student), to ensure the practices were suitable for the individual. Many group yoga classes offer a stronger sense a community and will teach you general yoga techniques, but it’s typically not feasible to address individual concerns or offer individualized practices. Yoga Therapy differs from group yoga classes in a few ways:
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