infinite breath yoga Therapy

When you are stressed, anxious, and tired, it can be hard to envision life beyond the overwhelm. You might have tried different things to make yourself feel better, but to no avail - at least not consistently.

I SEE YOU -

• Stressed
• Exhausted
• Stuck
• Anxious
• In pain

Meet yourself where you are.

You aren’t alone, and it isn’t your fault. We live in a society today (evolving from the boot-strap, individualist, work til-you-drop ethos of previous generations) that prioritizes productivity and success over well-being, where rest is considered self-indulgent and lazy.

This has left many of us feeling overwhelmed, rundown, and disconnected.

Along with the societal demands - there is a staggering number of us who have suffered from trauma of various forms that is either playing in the background or right out in front.

From stressed

and exhausted to connected,grounded and at ease.

Enter Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy can be a solution by using the specific application of yoga tools (it is more than just poses!) - movement, breathwork, meditation, and other contemplative and mindfulness-based embodied practices - to address physical, emotional, and mental suffering.

Reconnecting to your inner wellness does not have to be complicated. Using accessible and powerful yogic tools and a bit of daily practice, living a healthier, happier life is possible - no matter the severity of your circumstances or how difficult things are for you right now.

What Yoga Therapy is NOT

Talk Therapy

Yoga Therapy does not include cognitive repatterning

based on Western Psychotherapy. It is not a replacement for talk therapy but a beneficial adjunct. It provides what traditional psychotherapy lacks: acknowledgment and use of the body in the healing process.

Performative

It is not focused on the physical practice of yoga, called asana, exclusively- and it is definitely not about doing complicated yoga poses for the sake of making them.

Cookie Cutter

There is no one-size-fits-all approach in yoga therapy. Each program is customized to the individual. This is one of its biggest differentiators between a yoga class, and other healing modalities.

Something Else to Do

We will work together to create a meaningful practice to weave into your life seamlessly and without feeling like another obligation.

Empowering you.

The key is providing you the opportunity to lead the way - you are ultimately in charge of what you take on, how you engage with this process, and how you relate to your body through the journey.

Putting it all together: Yoga Therapy Specifically for Empowered, Self-healing

The Yoga Therapy for Self-Healing program incorporates my 875+ hours of yoga therapy training. It goes one step further to customize a process specifically for those suffering from disconnection, overwhelm, and a loss in their sense of self. 

Key Benefits of this Program

• 1:1 guidance and connection - a shared experience with me, a highly trained yoga therapist.

• This is about YOU - the program is client-centered and client-led.

• A focus on your WHOLE person and centering the body in the healing process, making it a unique wellness intervention.

• High-touch approach - we will work closely together as your practice evolves, and I will support you along the way.

• Practices customized to YOU making the process more effective and efficient.

• Education and awareness-building around a suite of tools within the yoga tradition you can practice for life.

• A baseline of accessible fundamental knowledge that will set you up for success as you embark on this journey.

A Three-Phase Framework

Root

Relationship

Resilience

Root

• Includes the intake session for you to tell me about you, your life, the specifics of what you are struggling with, and your expectations for me as your yoga therapist.
• We will cover some fundamental principles, such as healthy functional breathing, postural considerations, and the "whole person" approach we use in yoga therapy.
• We will decide on a feasible first practice together, and I will write a Care Plan for you.
• The Care Plan includes our initial objectives and the practices we will use, including a carefully crafted home practice for you to begin independently in between sessions.
• During this phase, most typically, we will use body and breath-based practices such as asana (postures, flows) and pranayama (breathwork) - all customized to you and your needs.
• Other powerful healing tools we will utilize are present-moment awareness and embodiment as a foundation for the practice's evolution.
• You will learn to incorporate some baseline daily practices that will immediately help you reconnect to your body and balance your nervous system.

Relationship

• During this phase, your customized home yoga practice will become more established, and you will have found ease in integrating the fundamental principles and mindful daily practices as a part of the program.
• We will be tweaking your practice to suit your evolving needs and healing journey.
• We will explore some habit-change ideas to help facilitate progress as needed.
• In this phase, the practice will deepen to include sound practices and philosophical tools to help provide more mental clarity.
• We will continue to weave in self-compassion-based practices to help ease and quiet the inner critic, establishing a healthier relationship with yourself.
• Ultimately, we will use this phase to create more clarity around the suffering and the path to feeling better while supporting yourself compassionately and mindfully.

Resilience

• Your home practice will be well established and evolved to relieve your suffering.
• If appropriate and valuable to you during this phase, we might explore more profound, contemplative practices as you develop a broader spiritual experience.
• You will feel more balanced overall.
• You will understand the importance of connecting with your inner self, nature, God, or the universe.
• The ultimate goal of yoga therapy, with dedicated practice, is an easeful and pain-free body and a deep sense of embodiment, healthy breathing, sustained energy, a clear and calm mind, and the ability to dwell in the present moment without getting stuck in past stories or concepts, a felt sense of life purpose and an ability to access deep bliss, peace, and connectedness.
• This may take more than three months, of course, but equipped with the tools you have learned throughout this program, you can carry your journey forward as it is a life’s work!

I relate to women suffering because I was one... body dysmorphia, PCOS, anxiety - and I carried around the feeling for years that "something wasn't right."

I am a yoga therapy student (student first always). I have more than eight years of yoga experience and four years dedicated to studying yoga therapy. I have recently finished my 875-hour certification - the highest currently offered in yoga therapy.

After exploring many different health and wellness modalities, I found yoga. It helped tremendously with my myriad of issues, that I dedicated my professional life to yoga therapy.

What Others are Saying...

The Yoga Therapy for Self- Healing Program's

Fundamentals + Mindful Daily Practices

As a part of this program, you will have access to a suite of videos covering some fundamental concepts we will be working with.

We will work off of this baseline of knowledge to build your custom program. These videos will be available to you for life.

The Fundamentals - A Self-Paced Video Series

Basic Yoga Therapy Framework -

Koshas + Doshas

• What are they, and how do we use them as tools in Yoga Therapy
• Compassionate awareness
• Reducing imbalances

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Intro Yoga Philosophy for Self-Healing

• The Yoga Sutras and how they can help guide us
• The 8-limbs of yoga
• Yoga in practice off the mat

Breathing Basics

• Healthy functional breathing for everyday
  
• Learning to observe the breath
  
• The basics of "subtle" breathing
  

Dynamic Posture

• Posture basics
• Core stability + the "Bandhas" in yoga
• Healthy feet
• Learning to observe the body without judgment

Mindfulness 101

• What is mindfulness?
• Integrating mindfulness into daily life

Befriending Your Nervous System

• What is the nervous system
  
• Polyvagal theory
• Why nervous system balance is key to healing
  

"The Mindful Daily Practices"

The Mindful Daily Practices is a mindfulness process you will learn to weave into your daily life. This is less about routine and more about integrating a mindful daily check-in. 

This is how it works:

• During regular intervals throughout the day, you will do a regular check-in of you. 
• You will learn to gently observe your body, breath, emotions, and mind (including the inner voice) with curiosity, not judgment.
• The goal is to integrate this process so seamlessly into your life that mindfulness isn't a foreign concept but part of how you live.
• Once this becomes intuitive, we will add a compassion component to this practice.
• The ultimate goal is to observe the present moment (positive, negative, or neutral) with nonjudgment and compassion.

Initial Program Duration: 3 months

Program Cost

• $300 per month for a total of 3 months
• Total program cost: $300 x 3 months = $900
  

Program Components

• Seven Sessions: The program includes seven individualized yoga therapy sessions completely customized to you and your individual needs and experience.
• Unlimited Text Support: You will have unlimited text support from me during regular business hours (M-F 9 AM-5 PM).
• Bonus Material: You will receive bonus materials that are yours for life, which include written guides, video tutorials, meditation recordings, or other resources to support your practice and well-being.
• Payment Plan is available!
• See FAQs for scholarship details

Additional month of support for $275 per month

Commitments for Yoga Therapy Requires to Be Succcesful

• One of the benefits and main concepts behind yoga therapy is cultivating a home practice.
• Our primary goal in this work together will be to help you create a sustainable home practice that can easily be incorporated into your life.
• I will be your support and guide as your practice habit is established.
• This makes yoga therapy unique - it places power and control in your hands.
• As promised, it won't feel like one more thing to do, and we will establish your VALUES around the "why" of your practice - helping to weave it seamlessly into your life instead of feeling like a task.
• This will require some determination and commitment from you to take the time for yourself, which is critical to the success of this process and any healing journey.

Infinte Breath Yoga Therapy Values

Empowerment

My primary focus is empowering my clients to trust themselves and the innate resiliency and healing powers that reside within.

Client-Centered

The opposite of trauma is choice and autonomy. I believe my clients are the experts on themselves, and I am here as a collaborator and supporter of their healing process.

Compassion

Compassion is central to the practice of yoga - to ourselves and others. Ahimsa, a key tenant of yoga practice, means non-harm. I commit to a compassionate and non-harming approach to yoga therapy.

Authenticity

I believe in being honest, transparent, and forthcoming with my clients. I also commit to respecting and protecting my clients' privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if this program is right for me?

 If you have tried other treatment modalities for your chronic condition(s) and have yet to have significant or lasting progress, this program is for you. It is a whole-body, integrated approach to healing, well-being, and resilience building that encompasses all areas of the human experience. It is not a replacement for other treatments (such as medication or talk therapy) but could be the game-changing difference between just getting by and fully healing in mind, body, and spirit.

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Do I need yoga experience?

No previous yoga experience is required; yoga skeptics are welcome!

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Are these methods safe?

These methods are safe. My approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed. This process is also client-led, so you will never incorporate practices that do not resonate with you. You know you and your body best, and that knowledge will be our guide.

What sets yoga therapy apart from other healing modalities?

Most other healing protocols are siloed or focused on one particular area. Talk therapy is very cognitive-based, medication generally treats symptoms (both valid and often necessary), and even yoga asana, as it is performed in the West, is usually fitness-oriented and performative. Yoga therapy is unique in that it focuses on rebalancing the entire system...from the body down to the spirit.

What if this price is out of my budget?

Please get in touch with me directly at lalbarella.yt@gmail.com, as scholarship opportunities are available!

Can it be adaptable to my schedule?

Yes, of course. There is a misconception that yoga practices are long and drawn out; "if you don't do it for an hour, it isn't worth doing." Yoga Therapy practices are highly customized to you and can be around 20-30 minutes - and can and often are broken down into even smaller micro-practices that can be done throughout the day, anywhere.

How much time will it take in my day - do I have to practice every day?

This depends on the individual in need and their specific circumstance. Some practices may best be done daily (breath work, meditation), but not necessarily. A few times a week may be sufficient. We'll work together to make sure the practices fit into your schedule.

Where would we meet - does it have to be in person?

Yoga Therapy sessions can be done in person or online. This depends on the situation and your geographic location. I offer both.

How is it different than taking a yoga class?

Yoga therapy sessions are curated by a trained yoga therapist for each client, depending on health challenges and circumstances, and it is typically one-on-one work. This program will incorporate many yogic tools beyond physical postures, such as breathwork, meditation, mindfulness techniques, sound practices, and meditation.

Do I have to be in good shape?

No, not at all. This is relative, but no prior experience or physical requirements are necessary. Many folks who come to a yoga therapist have been very limited in what they can do physically due to their health challenge (i.e., chronic pain). In some cases, physical work may not be necessary right away. It is always, always accessible and safe if used.

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Is there a scientific benefit behind any of these practices?

Many scientific studies show the effectiveness of yoga as a healing intervention for many illnesses. Yoga is particularly effective in mitigating the effects of chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation. This includes breathwork techniques, mindfulness, and meditation. If you are curious about scientific literature specific to our practices, I'd be happy to provide them.

How hard is it?

It is not meant to be physically demanding on the body. Practices should be safe, accessible, and completely doable daily. That said, change can be challenging, and building new habits and routines can be tricky. But I will be your guide and support you along the way.

Do I still need traditional therapy?

In many cases, depending on the complexity and severity of the mental health challenges involved, working with a talk therapist will be required as a part of this process. I am not a mental health professional, and this program does NOT involve Western psychotherapy. It is out of my scope of practice. I have an open and honest conversation with my clients before we begin about other interventions they seek and if therapy is appropriate. 

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Do I need my doctor's permission?

Depending on the physical challenges presented, a doctor's permission may be required to use yoga asana. I cannot diagnose any condition. For example, an MRI may be necessary if chronic low back pain is involved and no diagnosis has been given. I work with all my clients on a case-by-case basis to help determine the correct course of action.