As a psychologist, trauma therapist and yoga instructor I combine all my knowledge in yoga therapy, which is a holistic therapy technique that deals with the body and mind at the same time. Psychological problems cause feelings of tension, pain, stiffness, numbness and similar discomfort in the body, even though we do not have a direct relationship with them mentally. Yoga therapy allows the release of this discomfort information, which is generally unconsciously stored in the body. The body thus paves the way for us to go deeper and resolve the emotions. In yoga poses specially determined for the problem area of ​​the person, the tension point is noticed and relieved by directing attention and breathing techniques. Thanks to the subsequent awareness and meditation, the parts that we perceive as psychologically and physiologically separate actually come together and evolve into a holistic well-being.

The difference of yoga therapy from general known yoga classes is the purpose and the special psychological techniques that are applied. While the aim in a regular yoga class is to teach yoga and to focus on practice techniques, the aim in yoga therapy is to provide a more functional structure for the individual’s well-being by applying techniques for the individual’s symptoms and problems in order to achieve a better physical and mental health. For this reason, for each individual specific techniques are determined. Recent studies have proven that it is beneficial for many problems, especially stress, anxiety, depression and psychosomatic disorders.