Claudia Cardin-Kleffner,

OT/C-IAYT

 

I started my yoga therapy practice because I believe in the power of self-awareness. That place inside of us that holds our wisdom, vitality, and strength that we may not recognize in our daily lives. But it’s always there, ready to be tapped.

As humans, we’re all growing in the same direction. With each new season of our lives, we gain limitless knowledge about life. Yoga therapy is a practical way to look within ourselves, support our own path to wellness, and age with grace.

What others say…

""Claudia is AMAZING and truly GIFTED! There is no other yoga therapist like her in the area. Working with Claudia has resulted in reduced pain and increased energy, which has helped me get my life back!"

– Sarah S.

“Claudia has been my yoga therapist for three years, and because of her guidance and therapy, my scoliosis and alignment have improved dramatically. Her attention to every detail and issue with my body––from feet to ankles, back, neck, shoulders and knees––are examples of her great expertise.”

– Pat J.

I needed help with my back muscles. I am not a gym rat and I didn’t like doing Zumba or any of those classes. I just wanted someone to pay attention to my body and help me address my back. It felt as if there was a knot and it was getting tighter and tighter. At that time, I did not realize how stress impacts muscles. After addressing my pain, she was able to teach me good self-care skills to maintain my gains.

– Y.T.

More About Me

I’ve always been a nurturer. I was an occupational therapist for many years, helping people gain strength after an injury or illness. Once I realized the true power of yoga therapy, and how healing comes with self-awareness, I was hooked.

Today, I’ve been a practicing yoga therapist for over 20 years. I was part of the first qualifying class for certification in my field after completing a 2-year, 1,000-hour training program with Robin Rothenberg, where I’m also currently a faculty member and mentor.

For many years, I practiced with the Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care, working with a consortium of healthcare practitioners.

My Credentials

  • Certified yoga therapist through Robin Rothenberg’s training program, accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
  • Mentor and faculty member of Essential Yoga Therapy in Fall City, Washington.
  • Certified Buteyko Breathing practitioner.
  • Mentor for the program based on the book Restoring Prana Theory: A therapeutic guide to Pranayama and Healing through the Breath for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers, and Healthcare Practitioners.
  • Certified to teach the Essential Low Back Program with Robin Rothenberg, an internationally respected yoga therapist who teaches therapeutic yoga.
  • Completed a study at the University of Kansas with Dr. Joe LeMaster entitled The Chautari Study: Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy to Reduce Generalized pain in Refugee Women

Yoga therapy is about empowering yourself to listen, to notice your own deep sense of self. It’s about going joyfully toward the next season of your life, no matter where it leads you.