CHINOOK 

INJURY AND ILLNESS
RECOVERY

Theraputic yoga and more

Recovering from An injury or illness? 

Therapeutic yoga does not require that you have participated in yoga in the past.  An extensive and confidential evaluation form is used to design a customized yoga program for each student.

Therapeutic Yoga is quickly becoming a recognized alternative or complement to traditional medical care.  In today’s fast-paced environment, the healing art of therapeutic yoga may offer a solution to moving out of pain and into better function allowing you to better do the things you love to do.

For inner & outer wellness

Theuraputic Yoga

Injury and / or Illness very typically will involve poor and / or compensatory movement patterns that have developed as part of the body’s physical response to keep you as functional as possible.

the healing power of yoga

Effective and proven to help move through injury or illness.

When you are moving through and experiencing a specific injury or illness, stress inevitably becomes or already is a factor in the experience.

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EFFECTIVE AND PROVEN THERAPEUTIC MODALITY

Yoga is an extremely effective and proven therapeutic modality to help heal from injury and illness.

When you are moving through and experiencing a specific injury or illness, stress inevitably becomes or already is a factor in the experience.

COMBATS STRESS And activates relaxation

Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health and emotional problems. Yoga can be an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Practicing relaxation techniques including breathe awareness, visualization, meditation, and yoga can help reduce everyday stress and boost your energy and mood. They’ll also help you to stay calm in the face of life’s unexpected events. When stressors throw your nervous system out of balance, relaxation techniques can bring it back into a balanced state by producing the relaxation response, a state of deep calmness that is the polar opposite of the stress response.

Injury and / or Illness very typically will involve poor and / or compensatory movement patterns that have developed as part of the body’s physical response to keep you as functional as possible.

looking for something gentle?

Theraputic Classes

Therapeutics offers a practice to nurture old injuries, create space in tight and fatigued places, and bring awareness to our habitual patterns

therapeutic Yoga

Explore functional movement of your joints with a strong emphasis on the hips, shoulders and spine to create more freedom and ease, as well as an increase mobility, stability and strength. Tuesdays 9:30am at our downtown studio.

Yoga Works

An all levels practice that connects the importance of breath to movement and awareness through mindfulness for better ease. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12:00pm at our downtown studio.

 

Yes to Yin

 Target the deepest tissues of the body, the connective tissues – ligaments, joints, and deep fascia networks through longer-held poses laying down. Saturdays at 9:00am at our downtown studio. 

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FAQS 

Do I need to have any prior yoga experience before trying a class?
Not at all! Yoga therapy classes involve low impact exercises/poses combined with breathing techniques that you learn in the classes. All you need is an open mind!
How long are the classes? Should I bring water?
The classes range from 1 1/4 hr to 1 1/2 hr and we recommend that you bring water.
Is there any special clothing or equipment I need before attending a class?
You do not need yoga-specific clothing, but comfortable, workout clothing works well. We recommend that you dress in layers, so you can adjust your temperature, and bring warm, comfy socks (for final relaxation). You do not need your own yoga equipment. All yoga equipment and props are provided for you; however, if you do own your own mat or yoga props, you are more than welcome to bring them.
You talk about individualized attention, even in a group setting. How do you tailor the class to meet each person’s needs?
Prior to the beginning of a one yoga class, each participant fills out an extensive student history form. This gives Jaylene the information she needs to customize the yoga therapy program specifically for you.
A whole 6-week session might be too much yoga for me. Is there something I could try to see if I like it before I commit to a whole session?
Absolutely! You can book a one-on-one session to get started, or there are monthly workshops that you can attend which target specific areas of the body and/or movement and function. These last only a few hours at a time, and can give you a great idea of how the programs are structured.
Do I need a doctor’s referral or recommendation to attend a class?
Chinook Yoga’s yoga therapy classes help individuals work in a pain free range of motion and is a very low impact form of exercise, therefore a Dr.’s referral or note is not required to participate. However, if after discussing your specific needs with Jaylene it may be recommended to speak to your doctor first before starting a class.
Is a Chinook Yoga therapeutic yoga class covered under my extended medical insurance from work?
Jaylene Pfeifer is a Practicing Kinesiologist so check with your extended health insurance carrier to see if they cover work with a Practicing Kinesiologist and keep your receipt!