Frequently Asked Questions

Yoga therapy is a personalised, evidence-informed approach that uses the tools of yoga to support your health and wellbeing. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we look at you as a whole person, your body, nervous system, breathing, emotions, lifestyle, and the way these influence one another. Together, we explore practical and sustainable ways to reduce pain, improve resilience, and reconnect with your body's natural capacity for healing. Everything is adapted to your needs, abilities, and goals.

This is probably the question I hear most often. A regular yoga class is designed for a group. Everyone follows the same sequence, regardless of their individual health, injuries, or life circumstances. Yoga therapy is completely different. Each session is designed specifically for you. We begin with a thorough assessment of your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and goals. Based on that, I create practices that support your unique body and nervous system. The aim isn't to master difficult poses. The aim is to help you move with less pain, breathe more freely, regulate your nervous system, and build habits that support long-term wellbeing.

Every session is different because every person is different. Depending on your needs, we may include: gentle movement and therapeutic exercises breathing practices relaxation techniques restorative practices education about pain, stress, or the nervous system discussions around sleep, recovery, daily routines, or movement habits simple practices you can integrate into everyday life You won't leave with a long list of things you "should" do. Instead, we work together to create realistic and sustainable steps that fit your life. Healing is much more likely to happen when the plan feels manageable and meaningful to you.

Absolutely. You do not need to be flexible to begin yoga therapy. In fact, many of my clients come because pain, stiffness, fatigue, or injury make movement difficult. Yoga therapy meets you exactly where you are. Every practice is adapted to your current abilities, and there is never any expectation that you perform a pose in a particular way. Flexibility is not the goal. Feeling better is.

Yes. Many of my clients have never attended a yoga class before. Yoga therapy isn't about already knowing yoga. It's about finding the right tools to support your health in a safe, accessible, and personalised way. We move at your pace, and everything is explained clearly.

You might be surprised. Many people think yoga means complicated poses, being naturally flexible or wearing leggings while standing on one leg. That image represents only a very small part of what yoga actually is. Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means "to unite". So, at its heart, yoga means connection. Connection between body and mind. Connection with your breath. Connection with yourself and the world around you. Movement is simply one of many ways to create that connection. If you've ever wanted to understand your body better, reduce stress, move with less pain, or feel more at home in yourself, yoga therapy may be much more relevant than you imagine.

Not unless you want it to be. Yoga has philosophical roots that have been developed over thousands of years, but yoga therapy is not about adopting a belief system. My approach is grounded, practical, and client-centred. Some people appreciate reflecting on broader aspects of wellbeing, while others simply want support for chronic pain, fatigue, or stress. Both approaches are completely welcome. You never have to believe anything, chant, or engage in practices that don't feel right for you.

Many health approaches focus on one piece of the puzzle. One professional may focus on exercise. Another on nutrition. Another on mindset. Another on breathing. Yoga therapy recognises that these aspects are deeply interconnected. Within my scope of practice, we explore the physical, mental, and emotional factors that influence your wellbeing and create small, practical changes across these different layers. Rather than chasing quick fixes, we build a foundation that supports lasting change, one that fits your body, your lifestyle, and your reality.

No. Yoga therapy complements medical care but does not replace it. I work within my professional scope and, when appropriate, encourage collaboration with your GP, specialist, physiotherapist, psychologist, or other healthcare providers. My goal is to help you become an active participant in your own healing alongside the care you already receive.

Yoga therapy may be helpful if you are living with: chronic pain burnout or chronic stress fatigue autoimmune conditions persistent tension difficulty relaxing women cycle related condition postpartum menopause a desire to reconnect with your body after illness or prolonged stress If you're unsure whether yoga therapy is right for you, you're welcome to get in touch. I'd be happy to discuss your situation and answer any questions.

If you're living with chronic pain, fatigue, burnout, or an autoimmune condition, there's a good chance you've already tried many different approaches. Perhaps you've seen a physiotherapist, worked with a psychologist, changed your diet, taken supplements, tried massage, medication or different forms of exercise. Each may have helped in some way, yet something still feels unresolved. That doesn't mean you've failed, or that those approaches didn't work. More often, it means that healing is rarely about one single missing piece. Our health is influenced by many interconnected factors: how we move, breathe, sleep, eat, manage stress, process emotions, relate to ourselves, and navigate daily life. When only one area is addressed, meaningful improvements can happen, but lasting change may remain out of reach. Yoga therapy takes a whole-person approach. Together, we explore the patterns that may be contributing to your symptoms and create practical, sustainable changes across different aspects of your wellbeing, always within my scope of practice and at a pace that feels realistic for you. The goal isn't to add more to your to-do list. It's to help the different pieces work together, so your body has the best possible conditions to heal and thrive.