Yoga Therapy
Yoga is a very ancient science from more than 10 000 years ago.
According to Patanjali, one of the first ancient Indian sage who studied our psychophysiological predispositions and a way to control better our mind and body through physical and behavioral basic principles, “yoga is the restraint of the fluctuations of the mind ( in Sanskrit: citta = mind; vrtti = fluctuation; nirodhah = restraint or control)”. These fluctuations are all these thoughts flowing in our mind every second and are related to our desires, aversions, attachments and our Ego (I, me, mine).
Yoga refers to the stillness of our mind in order to allow us to be oneness and in union with our body. Yes, there is a spiritual aspect to it as the purpose of yoga was self-realization, in other words, to experience no separation with the Divine. Nevertheless, you don’t need to embrace this deeper meaning to have an interest in yoga nowadays or to benefit from practicing yoga. It doesn’t need to be a spiritual practice.
The path to sustainable health and happiness comes from addressing our ENTIRE person and this includes our body, our mind and our soul. Yoga leads to this.
Benefits of yoga
Mental Benefits
Reduction of mental activity, stress, anxiety and depression, etc. Increase in self-esteem, concentration, memory, positive feelings, happiness, etc. Increase of a spiritual connection with what is greater and much more!
Physical Benefits
Pain and inflammation reduction, posture improvement, flexibility and balance increase, body’s muscles, joints and tendons strengthening, digestion optimization, metabolism boosting, respiration and energy improvement, sleep promotion, weight loss and much more!
Type of practice
Regular Yoga Practice
Unique and comfortable combination of pranayamas (breathing exercise), asanas (yoga postures), relaxation, meditation, bhajans (chanting) and vedanta (yoga philosophy). This style is very unique and ancient. Initially designed for medical purpose in Indian lineage. Sequence are repetitive allowing to build strength and increase flexibility and mental awareness throughout time.
Focus is to strengthen the body while experiencing calmness of the mind.
Examples of classes
- Beginners Hatha yoga course (8 classes approx.)
- Hatha yoga (Intermediate, Advanced) – 1hr, 1hr30 and 2hr
- Gentle and chair yoga for elders or any people with pain or physical limitations
- “Learn how to breath like a yogi” workshop
- Intro to meditation (learn which type of meditation suits you!)
- “Improve your current meditation practice” workshop
- Intro to bhajans (devotional singing)
Yoga Therapy Practice
Personalized and targeted combination of yogi techniques. May include pranayamas (breathing exercise), asanas (yoga postures), relaxation and meditation depending on condition.
Focus is on improving your health by treating a disease and reducing the symptoms of a health condition or physical limitations just like physiotherapy. It can be used to treat chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disorder, depression, hypothyroidism, addiction, high blood pressure, musculaskeletal problems, runner’s knee pain, bladder issues, asthma, arthritis, constipation, etc.
Examples of classes
- Gentle, yin and restorative yoga
- Chair yoga for elders or any people with pain or physical limitations
- Workshops: pain management, hip pain, pelvic floor therapy, after surgery, etc.
- Post-natal class
- Yoga for spine pain (fracture, scoliosis, lordosis, etc.)
- “Learn how to breath like a yogi” workshop
My approach is very open while being rigorous, fun and very personalized. I tailor each of my classes to my students’ needs even in groups as I believe we all have different physical needs. My classes are paced in a way you don’t feel rushed and in a way you feel relaxed, energized and reinvigorated afterwards.
My Yogi Journey...
Rukmini is my spiritual name given back in India. It means “golden” or “bright light”. Having a spiritual name is special and needs to be done in a prosperous context. In India, children get spiritual names from a young age.
Yogini since 18 years, I have transitioned from Asthanga & Vinyasa yoga to a traditional hatha indian style when I first lived in India 8 years ago. Like many people, I have initially started yoga for health reasons. Throughout the years, my pain reduced totally, my posture has straightened and I have built much more strength in my entire body just to name few. I have also developed an expertise about yoga, pain management and anatomy through my trainings, experience and specialized books.
Yoga brought so much greatness, meaning and love to my life. I am happy to share this ancient practice and wisdom.