My Story
I was around eighteen when my father was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I was immediately engrossed in learning about this often misunderstood illness. He was frequently in such severe pain that he would take sedatives along with a pain medication to fall asleep and amphetamines to remain awake during the day. He was open to some yoga therapy, and the techniques we engaged in definitely helped his chronic pain. It is my firm belief that had my father had access to (and a greater interest in) calming, self-regulatory techniques, better nutrition and other holistic yoga therapy practices, he would've stood a fighting chance against the severe pain and discomfort that fibromyalgia caused him during his life and the brain cancer that eventually took his life.
Insights of Yoga by Guruji of The Paramanand Yoga Institute of Indore, India
“Establishing within yourself is health”
My own personal encounter with yoga as a therapuetic technique came as a result of a car accident at age twenty-two. I was hit by car while riding a bicycle. My chin hit the curb and my neck snapped back so much so my head became immobile. I was drawn to alternative methods of healing as a result of being a college student with minimal resources. I became consumed with how to faciltate my own healing from a severe neck injury through gentle self-administered, fascial release techniques. The empowerment felt through gaining strength and mobility and without depending on costly and often ineffective western medicine was immeasurable, and the relief I felt was priceless. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of greater self-knowledge and understanding as the premier tool to facilate one's own healing and freedom from suffering.
My Approach
I offer a holistic approach to well-being, harnessing the profound benefits of yoga to address a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional concerns. Through tailored practices and individualized guidance, it can alleviate chronic pain, reduce stress, and improve flexibility and strength.
Moreover, yoga therapy empowers individuals to enhance their mental clarity, find emotional balance, and foster a sense of inner peace. By harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit, yoga therapy offers a path to healing and self-discovery, promoting long-lasting wellness and a higher quality of life.
“...yoga therapy can alleviate
chronic pain, reduce stress, and improve flexibility and strength.”