Yoga Therapy

Yoga is an integrative system, unifying the body, mind, and spirit. The impacts of mental health issues are also physical, emotional, and spiritual. Considering this, yoga is a logical choice for a healing tool, as it is an integrative approach. Yoga is a useful tool for dealing with the affects of depression, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and abuse because regular practice decreases many of the associated physiological symptoms. Furthermore, the relaxation and inner sense of connection brought about by yoga practice help those of us with mental health issues become more aware of our unconscious emotions, physical sensations, patterns, and beliefs. Yogic methods help us learn to stay centered in an awareness of our on-going needs and chosen responses. As we learn to listen to our bodies and inner wisdom, our minds are better able to make conscious, health-promoting decisions. Please see more about yoga therapy in the Yoga section of this website.

Yoga therapy is an appropriate tool for dealing with:

• Stress
• Anxiety/Panic
• Phobic reactions
• Physical ailments
• Body image issues
• Disordered eating
• Abuse
• Trauma/Post-traumatic stress
• Sleep disruptions
• Spiritual crisis
• Lack of focus
• Lack of direction
• Lack of effective coping skills
• Depression
• Addiction
• Balance
• and more!

Please contact therapy@welkin.ca for more information.

Counselling/psychotherapy services are provided by Erin Byron, BA, MA C Psych. Erin is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists, and Psychotherapists. Erin is a Certified Yoga Teacher with a decade of experience integrating psychotherapy and yogic methods.