Because Yoga works on so many different levels, it has great potential as an effective therapy for conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioural challenges, and other social, emotional and mental health issues. By stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, increasing brain GABA levels and down-regulating the sympathetic nervous system Yoga helps develop the ability to relax and self-soothe and improves mood as well as self-regulation, emotionally, mentally and physically. Mindfulness has been shown to change neural pathways and decrease the activity of the limbic system which is overactive in people suffering from anxiety and PTSD.
Yoga for mental health for schools
My course ‘Overcoming Anxiety with Yoga and Mindfulness’ has run in two secondary schools in Bournemouth. This course is primarily aimed at students in Year 10 and above.
Should you be interested in this course for your school, please contact me.
individual sessions to meet your specific needs
Find relief from stress, burn-out, anxiety, panic attacks and depression through therapeutic Yoga, Heart Meditation and Mindfulness Practices.
During the initial session we will look at specific areas that you would like to improve and create your personal well-being goal. This will then be measured in each session to track progress.
Initial session (120 minutes) £80
Follow up sessions (60 minutes) £40
Southbourne or live online sessions
By appointment only
For some information on how Yoga and Mindfulness can help improve mental health issues, please refer to these articles:
Sudarshan kriya yoga: Breathing for health
3 Types of Mental Disorders and How Yoga Can Help
Yoga and mental health: A synthesis of qualitative findings