Bhakti Yoga Therapy

Holistic Health & Well-being

In Orange County, California

What is Yoga Therapy?

“Yoga is not just a collection of techniques but a profound, transformative process grounded in authentic experience and lived wisdom.”

— Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

Yoga therapy supports the whole person rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or the elimination of symptoms. Although the tools of yoga may help ease symptoms, the deeper purpose is to weave yoga’s philosophy and practices into daily life, allowing each moment to become an opportunity to promote health and well-being rather than simply fight illness.

Heath Focused Holistic Well-Being

Therapeutic One-to-One Sessions

Personalized Practice to Meet Your Needs

Who Can Benefit from Yoga Therapy?

Yoga Therapy is for anyone seeking to shift from a state of suffering (duḥkha) to a state of ease (sukha).

Yoga therapy supports people to remember their inherent wholeness while facing challenges like:

Chronic pain, stress, anxiety, burnout, mobility limitations, caregiving strain, and more.

Yoga therapy is a powerful complementary approach that works alongside modern medical care. As your yoga therapist, I become a supportive member of your overall healthcare team, helping you care for your whole self: body, mind, and spirit.

What to Expect in Your First Session

Your first session is a chance for me to get to know you as a whole person, including your needs, concerns, lifestyle, and goals. Together, we begin exploring ways to promote health and resilience through practices that can be realistically integrated into your everyday life.

Your initial session may include:

  • A breathing and musculoskeletal assessment

  • A conversation about your health history and lifestyle

  • Identifying your needs and setting meaningful goals

  • Developing a personalized home yoga practice

Each session is shaped around your individual needs, goals, and how you are feeling that day.

Your sessions may include:

  • Therapeutic movement

  • Conversation

  • Yoga philosphy

  • Relaxation

  • Prāṇāyāma (energy regulation through the breath)

As your needs change, I will adapt the practices and help you find supportive tools that fit naturally into your daily life.

What to Expect in Following Sessions

Work with Me!

“My personal experience with injury, disability, and loss has shaped not only who I am, but how I care for others. I offer a compassionate & understanding space where you can feel supported throughout your journey.”

Laura Paulsell MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500

One-on-One Yoga Therapy

In-person in Placentia, CA or on Zoom

Contact me directly for pricing and location

In-Studio Group Yoga Classes

At Be the Chage Yoga in Irvine. Register at www.BeTheChangeYoga.com

Monday:

9:15 am Beginners

10:30 am Therapeutic

Donation Based Classes & Special Workshops Coming soon!

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