FAQs

1. I'm interested in yoga therapy, but I'm afraid that I'm not flexible enough.

Yoga therapy is for everyone. Flexibility, strength, balance - physical and emotional - come with time and practice. As TKS Desikachar writes in The Heart of Yoga: "We begin where we are and how we are, and whatever happens, happens."

2. How long will it take for me to see results?

Yoga therapy is a gradual process. You may see improvements in your stress level, physical health, sleep, and breathing within the first month. Over time and with consistent practice, these changes will be maintained as well as enabling other benefits, such as more self-confidence, better relationships, and increased self-awareness. 

 3. How much will yoga therapy cost?

The fee for the consultation and first class, which is scheduled the week after the consultation, is $125. Classes therafter are $65 per hour.

While each student's situation and therapy needs are individual, here are some general guidelines regarding frequency and number of classes to anticipate.
 
I generally see a new student for a consultation, a first class about a week later, a second class a week to ten days later, and a third class two to three weeks after that. Because yoga therapy proceeds in steps, by meeting regularly in the first month, I will be better able to introduce techniques and poses to prepare you for practices that will be introduced after the preparation is completed. This also offers the opportunity to refine and adjust the practice as needed as well as establish a working relationship between teacher and student.

Generally, most students continue to follow up with me every month to six weeks. This provides an opportunity to refine, deepen, and adjust your yoga practice.

 3. What do I need to do yoga?

All that you need are loose, comfortable clothing and a clean area to practice in. We recommend that you place either a rug or yoga mat on the floor and have a blanket available to sit on. But there is no need to purchase special clothing or equipment.

4. What is the difference between your group classes and yoga therapy?

A group class offers community, an introduction to yoga for new students, and a studio environment - but is not as effective as yoga therapy in addressing specific needs, such as recovery from illness or treatment for a specific ailment. Please contact me and I can help you decide which form is the best way to begin.


5. Will yoga conflict with my religious practice?

No, yoga will not conflict. In fact, students often find that yoga provides a way to connect more deeply with their faith.

6. What style of yoga do you teach?

I teach in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya and study with teachers from the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation. My mentors are Kate Holcombe, director of Healing Yoga Foundation San Francisco  and Laura Jane Mellencamp Murphy of Yoga Among Friends.


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