Yoga therapy
Integral therapy for a wide range of physical and mental health topics
Hi, I’m Skylar. (MsC, C-IAYT)
Along with my yoga therapy certification, I bring qualifications and experience with:
Somatic coaching
Massage therapy including pre / post operative massage & scar care
Trauma-informed
Mindfulness & CompassionADHD / Autism
Embodied consent
Sexuality, intimacy & gender
What to expect?
I always start with taking the time to listen to you, your story, goals and any symptoms (physical, emotional, psychological, etc) you might be having. Depending on your goals and symptoms, there may also be an assessment of strength, mobility and breathing.
From there I offer session options which are fully tailored to you in collaboration with you. I generally work by offering different options for you to choose from rather than telling you what to do. Sessions commonly include activities such as: coaching, movement, breathwork, mindfulness, yoga nidra, massage and may integrate things you already enjoy or that your doctor, physical therapist or other provider have recommended.
Sessions aim to increase your self-awareness and connection with your body, while supporting:
✔️ Your wellness and self-healing capacity
✔️ Reduction of unwanted symptoms
✔️ Movement towards your goals
✔️ Greater ease with yourself, your body and the challenges and stresses you face
Ready to know more?
Get in touch or keep reading to learn more about how yoga therapy for health and wellness can support you with specific topics.
Yogic wisdom and science agree that the mind and the body are interrelated and can work together towards health or illness. Yoga therapy aims to increase health and wellbeing by working with the body, mind and spirit to create conditions that support health and inner balance. Yoga therapy can be done alongside other treatments and medical care. Sessions are always tailored to you and might include therapeutic movement, breath work, relaxation, visualisation, yoga nidra, mindfulness, meditation, lifestyle advice, sound, art, philosophy, clinical somatics, massage and/or other therapeutic techniques.
Who is Yoga Therapy for?
Yoga therapy views people and health holistically and looks to reduce suffering and increase wellbeing. Yoga therapy is NOT just a 1 on 1 yoga class. It integrates medical, psychological, health coaching, yoga knowledge and any other qualifications the therapist might have to offer effective health and wellness support for a wide range of physical, mental and emotional health issues. It is complementary to any other medical, psychological or therapeutic care you may be receiving. Research efforts continue to show it’s effectiveness and it is increasingly recommended by healthcare providers as part of a holistic treatment program for stress, anxiety, sleep, pain, mobility, heart disease, cancer, and much more.
Yoga therapy is often experienced as enjoyable and encouraging and is:
✔️ Suitable for people with no yoga experience, advanced Yogi’s and everyone in between
✔️ Accessible for those with injury, physical limitations and fatigue
✔️ Effective whether done online or in person
✔️ A way to connect to your body and take practical ownership of your health and wellness
Meet your yoga therapist
Spotlight on yoga therapy for...
Yoga Therapy for Stress
Yoga therapy for stress offers restful support in moving from surviving towards THRIVING. Some of what you can expect is to:
Discover the wisdom of your body and nervous system. Learn to recognise and trust the information it gives you.
Learn strategies for increasing resilience, decreasing stress, and managing energy levels.
Discover movement and breathing techniques that help to regulate your nervous system and stress levels.
Use movement, breathing, diet, yoga nidra and sleep patterns to increase energy levels
Identify what matters most to you and increase your capacity to stay aligned with it
Yoga Therapy for Pain
Yoga therapy for pain offers kind support that helps you THRIVE. There are different kinds of pain: aches, lower back pain, migraines, chronic pain. Each of these requires an adapted approach. Regardless of the type of pain, you can expect some similarities in the approach:
Discover strategies for pain management leading to pain reduction and/or greater ease and peace in the presence of pain
Use suitable movement, breath, diet, mental, postural and lifestyle strategies to reduce pain and soothe the nervous system
Tune into what matters most to you in life and find ways to align with it
Discover movements and activities that can be done with less discomfort or even no pain
When applicable, do exercises that relax muscular tension, increase active range of motion and improve mobility and coordination.
Yoga Therapy for Sleep
Yoga therapy for sleep offers renewing support that helps you THRIVE. Sleep is such a critical part of a healthy body and mind. It contributes to or undermines our resilience, stress levels, pain levels, emotions and more.
In yoga therapy for sleep you will:
Identify the type of sleep troubles you are having
Discover lifestyle, diet, movement and breathing patterns that will help you prepare for sleep
Improve your sleep hygiene
Learn tools that will help you sleep better and get back to sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night
Learn how to enjoy the time when you are lying awake
Improve the overall quality of your sleep
Common yoga therapy topics
Here is a list of common topics that clients come to me for help with:
✔️ Yoga for stress & energy management
✔️ Yoga for back pain
✔️ Yoga for aches & pains
✔️ Yoga for injury recovery
✔️ Yoga for chronic conditions and illnesses
✔️ Yoga for burnout prevention
✔️ Yoga for burnout recovery
✔️ Yoga for sleep difficulties
✔️ Yoga for digestive problems
✔️ Yoga for mental health
✔️ Yoga for anxiety and depression
✔️ Yoga for personal development
Can yoga therapy really help with all of these things?
One of the beautiful things about yoga is that it contains a range of diverse practices developed to help reduce suffering. Western science is still discovering all the ways that these practices can impact the varying systems in our body and mind in beneficial ways.
A key reason why I’ve completed 1000+ hours of training in biomedical knowledge, psychological knowledge and yoga knowledge, is to be able to tailor treatment to you so that it is therapeutic and safe. In other words, there’s more to yoga therapy than just being a well intentioned yoga teacher.
Want to know more?
Schedule a free consultation to find out how yoga therapy can support you or read on to discover more about what clients have experienced and as well as information about logistics.
Yoga Therapy in 4 Steps
Logistics
Therapist: All sessions are currently with Skylar
Location: online or at the Oasis Studio in Haarlem North
Rates: 98/hr inc btw.
Further, here’s a basic overview of the initial length and duration of a yoga therapy trajectory.
1. Intake
Book a free online consultation
If you decide to continue you will be invited to complete an intake form
60 - 90m intake conversation.
2. Personal Assessment
1-2 sessions
Building on the intake, we will do a 60 - 90m physical assessment exploring movement and breathing.
After assessment, you may receive advice regarding referrals.
3. Treatment
3 or more sessions
60-90m sessions (generally weekly or bi-weekly)
Home practice with supporting materials as needed
On average, I work with people for 6-8 sessions.
The total number of sessions is based upon your wishes / needs
Ongoing tailoring and evaluation
4. Check & Adjust
Many clients report that yoga therapy was a powerful time for them that empowered them with tools and skills they could use for long after the work together was finished. Throughout the process we will regularly evaluate and tailor the treatment. Read more about what clients have to say below.
“When I started yoga therapy, I wasn’t sleeping well, I had high blood pressure and chronic lower back pain. After 8 sessions, my blood pressure was back to normal, my back pain was significantly reduced and I had tools to help me fall back asleep at night if I woke up. I can’t recommend working with Skylar high enough.”
— R.T.
What people are saying.
“When I started yoga therapy I was recovering from burnout. I didn’t like yoga but heard yoga therapy could be helpful so I tried it. I had no energy and my thoughts just ran in circles. I’m not sure how they did it but it really felt like every session was exactly what I needed on the day. If I was exhausted, I left feeling more energized. If I was stressed, I left feeling calmer. After a few months of working together, I noticed a big overall impact. My energy increased, I made important changes in my life and I learned how to take better care of myself. Thank you!” - F.M.
“I was recovering from a shoulder injury when I started yoga therapy. I had worked with a physical therapist but hit a plateau. Over the months of yoga therapy, I discovered so much about my body and mind and found ways to support my recovery. The pain I experienced went away and my range of motion improved. Alongside the recovery of my shoulder, I was surprised at the other improvements in my life. It’s like I found a new way of living that left more space for me, increased my confidence and even reduced the anxiety I was experiencing.” - J.W.
“Yoga therapy offered me a safe space where I learned ways to take care of myself that have truly made a difference in my busy stressful life.”
— A.M.
Yoga therapy online or in person
Skylar is a yoga therapist in Haarlem, the Netherlands. They offer yoga therapy in Haarlem working with clients from Amsterdam, Haarlem, Velserbroek, Santpoort and throughout the Netherlands. Skylar also offers yoga therapy online to clients from all over the world.
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