Yoga Therapy

Private Sessions for Children and Adults

Most yoga therapy is conducted 1-on-1 and is geared toward addressing a particular need. Examples of why people turn to yoga therapy include: chronic pain, insomnia, stress, recovery from surgery, digestive issues, hyperactivity, ADD, Down Syndrome, and more. If you want to use yoga therapy as an intervention for a child with special needs or developmental disabilities we can often begin doing this as early as infancy, which usually yields the best results.

After assessing your current condition and needs we work together to develop a program that will optimize your body's own healing response. While each yoga therapy session is slightly different, most sessions include: relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, postures, meditation, mudra, and guided imagery. Contact Laura for more information.

Other Services
Post-Chemotherapy home visits - contact Laura for pricing
Pre & Post Surgery hospital/home visits - contact Laura for pricing

Yoga for Survivors

I teach three classes for cancer survivors each week in Boulder, Colorado, as well as work privately with survivors who want more individual attention. I am a breast cancer survivor myself. To find out when and where the classes meet please check the class schedule.

I am also available to lead on-site yoga workshops at support groups, clinics, hospitals, and other facilities that serve the cancer community. Find out how yoga can help survivors relax, restore, and rebuild their bodies! Contact Laura for more information.

Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Survivors

• Cancer patients participating in regular yoga classes reported decreased stress and pain, and increased well-being.
• Cancer patients participating in regular yoga classes reported improvements in their quality and quantity of sleep.
• Yoga can help break down scar tissue, restore strength and range of motion, and improve lymphatic flow.
• Yoga can enhance energy, digestion, joint health, circulation, respiration, and glandular function.
• Yoga is a great way to live more comfortably in your body when you have been diagnosed with cancer.

Class Information
Classes include postures that safely stretch, strengthen, and relax the body. Group class is appropriate for you if:

1. You are reasonably mobile and can move independently
2. Your needs can be addressed in a group setting
3. All surgical incisions are healed
4. Your platelet count is 20,000+

For those people who don't match the above criteria, 1-on-1 sessions are available. Participants practice at their own pace; class is as gentle or challenging as you make it. You do not have to be experienced, coordinated, or feel good to come to class. Just come!

Before Your First Class
All classes are drop-in, meaning that you do not need to pre-register - just show up. However, you MUST contact the instructor prior to your first class. No exceptions. It is crucial that we are aware of your health history in order to maintain a safe and positive environment. You will also need to complete a health questionnaire and bring it with you to your first class. Please arrive at your first class at least 10 minutes early. Thank you for your cooperation!

What to Bring
Please bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable (but not overly baggy) clothes in which you can move freely. You may want to dress in layers.