Yoga therapy offers a holistic approach to healing that integrates the mind, body, and spirit. Combining this with the techniques of motivational interviewing can deepen the therapeutic relationship and enhance client outcomes.

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered approach aimed at eliciting behavior change by helping individuals explore and resolve ambivalence. In the context of yoga therapy, these techniques can guide clients toward self-awareness and positive change.

In this blog, we'll talk about the key methods of motivational interviewing which are open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarization.

In yoga therapy, the mind-body connection plays a crucial role in addressing emotional challenges and promoting physical well-being. For clients who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, or emotional blockages, chair-based yoga asanas can be a gentle way to promote healing.

In this blog, we'll explore 11 common emotional and physical challenges that clients face as well as the specific chair-based yoga postures designed to address them.

As a little boy growing up, my family would always encourage me to be my most authentic self as long as I wasn’t being hurtful to others.