Yoga Therapy
Adapting Yoga tools and techniques to suit your needs and better your health
Yoga is not about quick fixes, but a practice that takes consistent small steps towards a direction where you can feel lighter, happier and steadier in life. Here are some examples of different conditions that we can work together on:
Physical & Functional
Pain
Stiffness
Blood pressure & heart health
Chest pathology & breathing difficulty
Diabetes
Digestive issues & Bowel problem
Cancer
Auto-immune disorders etc.
Transitional
Recovery from injuries/illnesses
Recovery after surgery
Puberty
Pregnancy and post-natal recovery
Menopause
Burnout
Retirement
Mental, Emotional & Psychological
Low mood & depression
Mood fluctuation
Anxiety, Panic attacks
Anger
Palliative, End of life & Bereavement
Trauma
Yoga is an experiential practice, so in-person sessions are often preferred by clients and myself.
Location: As I am based in West London, I am happy to travel within the region of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Shepherd’s Bush, Chiswick, Acton and Ealing.
I also offer sessions via online platforms (mainly Zoom and Microsoft Teams), in case you are out of this area or want to keep up with your practice while travelling.
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As I am based in West London, I am happy to travel within the regions of:
Kensington & Chelsea
Hammersmith & Fulham
Shepherd’s Bush
Chiswick
Acton and Ealing
I can either come to your home, arrange a suitable space for our sessions or facilitate the sessions online.
Meet your Yoga Therapist
Hi, I’m Stanford. I have been working as a medical doctor since 2013, focused in Mental health and Women’s health. This has given me lots of experience in looking after people with a variety of physical and mental health problems.
I began practising Yoga when I was a teenager and have been teaching Yoga since 2018. Being trained in the lineage of Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, I have learned yoga practice beyond exercise; into therapeutic and spiritual purposes.
FAQs
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There is no need to splash out on Yoga clothes or branded stuff when you first start the practice. However, it is good to wear something that is comfortable and you can move in, as the practice/therapy may involve a range of physical postures and breathing practices. Restrictions around the chest and abdomen region would be best avoided.
Sometimes my clients come straight from work, and we still manage to find a practice that works for those sessions.
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Props can get expensive and you will have to deal with storage between sessions, so I understand if you do not want to get much to begin with.
Ideally, you will have a Yoga mat so that there is padding between yourself and the floor surface which is useful for floor-based practices. (I mean, there are lots of practices we can do standing and on a chair, but more option is always more fun). The padding will help minimize you slipping and getting too cold or sore from floor-based practice.
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I accept payment in cash, bank transfer or PayPal. Contact me to organise your Yoga Therapy session.
Sorry, I don’t have a card machine to take card payments in person.
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The cost of living is rising and money can be an obstacle to signing up for regular Yoga therapy or classes. That’s why I offer a discount if you bulk buy sessions in advance. Also do get in touch via the contact form, so we can have a chat about an agreeable payment plan or concession charge.
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I didn’t want to rely purely on my experience as a medical doctor when faced with students with medical issues or special circumstances. So I have taken specialized training including a 4-year Yoga Therapy course to equip me in tailoring yoga practices to most clients and circumstances.
We most certainly can work together in tailoring your Yoga practice to suit your needs and limitations. We can also look into signing you up for Yoga therapy, where the Yoga tools are applied to help you recover/reduce the condition/help you cope with long-term conditions.
It is understandable that you feel nervous, especially if Yoga is a relatively new territory for you. Please get in touch via the contact form and we can set up a clarity call to discuss your needs.
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I offer Yoga therapy and Yoga Classes via online platforms (mainly through Zoom and Microsoft Teams), so do let me know if you are travelling and we can set up the joining link in advance.
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To start off with, weekly session tends to work well; like what I have learned from doing psychotherapy. As this is a frequency where we can get to know each other better and allow me to best tailor the practice for you gradually. Over time, we can adjust the frequency to suit your needs and your diary.
As for the minimum number of sessions, it really depends on your condition and how you feel after the practice. For some people, it only takes one or a few sessions (perhaps with top-up sessions as needed). However, for some people and conditions, it works much better to have ongoing sessions.
Let’s set up a clarity call to discuss your needs and goals.
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As a Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist, I do not assume the role of a medical prescriber for my students and clients. This decision is made to uphold a healthy boundary for both you and myself.
If the need arises, I am open to collaborating with your primary healthcare provider for a comprehensive and integrated approach to your overall health.