 “You need to soften before you can strengthen.”dw. Allow your body to relax, to become quiet, to drift into a soft stillness. It is then, that your body is open and prepared to begin the strengthening process.
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 This pose, of legs on a chair or couch, “..helps to relax muscles and organs of the abdomen, as well as the muscles of the lower back and refreshes the legs.” It is often used in Yoga Therapy sessions @breathestillness.
Judith Lasater, Relax and Renew p. 83. Image by breathestillness  We all have needs, that when fulfilled, make us whole. In Yoga Therapy sessions, you and I will discuss your needs and create a plan.
 This is a photo showing how I worked with a client with her breathing. The breath is key to so many issues that are helped by Yoga Therapy.
 Your body may have different needs on any given day. In Yoga Therapy, adjustments can be made in whether to use movement, breathwork or meditation to fill those needs. One does not have to be skilled in yoga to have Yoga Therapy. We start from wherever you are and go from there. Give it a try and you will see.
 My yoga therapist is working with me on strengthening my abdominal area. This is one example of what yoga therapy could look like in a session.
Image by yogaunited.com  Restorative poses can often be used in a yoga therapy session. This is a photo of a client in a restorative position, releasing stress and tension.
Image by @breathestillness  Yoga therapy, as a process, can lead to a better quality of life. It can empower an individual to take the necessary steps towards creating balanced health. Yoga Therapy can help one to find inner wisdom and be the stimulus for change.
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AuthorDebra Wheeler is a retired educator of 30 years, teaching at community colleges and elementary schools in the United States, Germany and England. Debra works now as a Yoga Therapist and teacher, working with adults and children. She co-created and implemented a mindfulness program for elementary schools. Debra loves to listen to chamber orchestras and cathedral choirs, as well as playing classical piano music. She loves lilacs, sunflowers, blue skies, fresh air, mountains, and dancing in the rain. Family and friends are where her heart resides. Archives
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