Yoga Therapy for Lifelong Health

Every season of life brings new changes. Though some of them are reasons to celebrate, others are like unwelcome guests:

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Osteoporosis

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Arthritis

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Back pain

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Poor circulation

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Stiffness

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Hormonal changes

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Blood pressure

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Chronic illness

Yoga Nidra Breathing

How I can help

Combining my experience as an occupational therapist and yoga therapist, I help you navigate these changes. I specialize in working with “broken” bodies and redefining your wellbeing. I give you the hope and encouragement when you need it.

Are you recovering from a surgery? We’ll do some safe stretches to get your muscles strong, soft, and stretchy again.

Suffering from chronic pain? We’ll get to the bottom of it so that we’re treating the root cause.

Everything about yoga therapy has a purpose behind it, from the flow of the poses to the breathwork to resting in position. I have a knack for understanding what’s going on for you personally so that we can create a customized plan.

What others say…

“Under the tutelage of Claudia, I have learned that we are whole and beautiful just the way we are. This is a starting point for our yoga journey every week. Claudia’s non-judgmental approach enables me to grow as she gently nudges me toward the rewards of being stronger and more supple in mind and body with breathing, stretching and core strength exercises. Claudia acknowledges and incorporates her student’s physical and spiritual needs into my practice. I keep going each time because I know I will leave with gifts from her. After a session, I have a better self-image. I am more calm. I am physically centered and have a positive awareness of capabilities and possibilities."

– Beth M.

“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.

Yoga therapy is for everyone and every body. It’s a loving commitment to yourself and your wellbeing. Let’s see what we can do together.

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Meditation for Mental Resilience

Brain health is important at every age, and it’s important to maintain its neuroplasticity. Cognitive impairment is a precursor for a whole host of health problems, including:

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Dementia

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Depression

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Anxiety

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Long-term illness

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Loss of mobility

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Mental illness

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Memory loss

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Neurological disorder

How I can help

Whether you’re experienced in meditation or just beginning, you’ll be guided through a series of research-based exercises that improve your overall functioning, both physically and mentally.

As a yoga therapist with an occupational therapy background, I understand the connection between the body and the mind.

Are you worried about your brain keeping up as you age? We can develop a practice with results as short as two minutes at a time.

Looking for a new way to ease anxiety and stress? Visualization techniques will become your new favorite tool.

What’s going on in your mind affects what’s going on in your body, and I can teach you how these connections work. I see you as a whole person and treat you that way.

“I regularly recommend meditation, mindfulness and yoga to my patients who want to improve cognitive function, create more peace and stability in their lives, reduce the adverse experience of stress and especially for yoga, to increase flexibility and strength. All these factors improve longevity as well as improved physical and mental function. Claudia is my ‘go to’ colleague for these services–she gets wonderful results and my patients love her!”
– Dr. Jane Murray, MD, Sastun Associates

Meditation and yoga therapy work with your current healthcare plan. I know how to navigate the medical system and which techniques work with all kinds of issues. With the right tools, we’ll keep you flexible, peaceful, and sharp.

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Breathwork for Self-Awareness

With the right skills and knowledge, you’ll learn to fully trust your body and mind, leaning into the process of aging. Science has proven that our breath affects our health. But left unguarded, we may suffer from all kinds of trouble:

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Decreased lung function

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Asthma

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Chronic cough

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Anxiety

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Hypertension

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Depression

How I can help

Together we can strengthen those respiration muscles, the very fabric of life wrapped inside of you. The more time you spend focusing on your breath, the more awareness you’ll have, moment to moment.

Do you catch yourself out of breath easily? We can expand your lung capacity with easy-to-follow exercises.

Do you suffer from chronic stress? Learn how to harness your diaphragm to find relief.

I am a genuinely curious person, and I’m interested in who you are as a whole person. As a certified Buteyko breathing instructor, I incorporate targeted exercises and techniques that completely support your wellbeing.

“At the time I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was overwhelmed with decisions, feelings, appointments, and stress. Treatment affected my sleep, anxiety, memory, and caused physical changes. During my yoga therapy sessions, I learned how to breathe to relax, positions that stretched parts of my body that were aching, and overall felt so much better at the end.”
– V. R.

I believe in lifelong learning. Even relearning something as simple as breathing can spark big changes in your life. Let’s find out together what it can do for you.

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