YOGA THERAPY

Yoga is for everyone: people of all ages, physical abilities and fitness levels, when adapted by a knowledgeable teacher.
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WHAT IS YOGA THERAPY?

Many people think that yoga is just stretching, and while stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific physical and health benefits.

Yoga also involves simple breath awareness and techniques to help with keeping one focused on the movements, helping to prevent injury as well as to balance out one’s energy to either increase it, become more relaxed or both.

Yoga has been widely practiced for thousands of years for health and relaxation, and has evolved into many different types and styles.

It is a no-impact activity, so easy on the joints. Movements are slow and simple, so can be accommodated to those with coordination or cognitive challenges.

GOALS OF THERAPEUTIC YOGA

At Propel Physiotherapy, we believe that yoga is a valuable adjunct to any physiotherapy program. We also believe yoga is for everyone: people of all ages, physical abilities and fitness levels, when adapted by a knowledgeable teacher.

Yoga postures, breath work and meditative movements have the potential to improve your health and well-being, assist in the healing of your injury, and prevent injury when prescribed by a qualified therapist. With a regular yoga practice one can:

  • balance strength and flexibility
  • improve postural alignment
  • reduce stress
  • decrease pain
  • relieve tension
  • promote recovery from strain or injury
  • prevent injury and re-injury
  • increase balance and stability
  • increase stamina
  • improve focus
  • enhance mobility and agility
  • lower blood pressure
  • reduce anxiety
  • increase sense of well-being
  • boost energy
  • heighten our mind and body awareness
  • increase core strength
  • improve breath control
  • tone lean muscle
  • compliment sports or work activities to balance out the body
  • enhance relaxation

YOGA ETOBICOKE CLASSES INFO

We offer two class formats at our Etobicoke clinic. To book your private yoga session or join a group class simply call us directly at 416 621 2506.

Private One-on-One Yoga Therapy Sessions

Enjoy the benefits of your yoga practice being observed and adapted along the way.

Tuesdays:

10 a.m.to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Every other Thursday:

12 p.m. to 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  • $100+HST/ 60 minute session 1:1 private in person or virtual 
  • $80 +HST / 45 minute session 1:1 private in person or virtual 
  • $60 +HST / 30 minute session 1:1 private in person or virtual

* Five 1-hour slots available for booking

Group Online Chair Yoga Classes 

Chair yoga is a form of yoga practice with modified poses that can be done while sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. At Propel Physiotherapy, chair yoga is led by a yoga therapist who is trained in making yoga accessible for people of all abilities.

This yoga class is well suited to anyone who is unable to participate in traditional yoga mat postures. It is also appropriate for those who spend time sitting at a desk and wish to integrate the health and wellness benefits of movement and breath practices into their work day.

Learn more about online chair yoga classes.

Tuesdays:

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

  • $20/ session + HST single purchase

* registration required

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Jessica Cowan-Dewar
Jessica Cowan-Dewar Yoga Therapist
Jessica Cowan-Dewar is a certified yoga instructor and yoga therapist with specialized training in restorative yoga, yin yoga, yoga for anxiety, stress, trauma, and PTSD, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY). She is known for her calm and competent teaching style and is skilled at creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for people to explore various healing practices.

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TESTIMONIAL

The custom-catered home yoga practices designed by Jessica Cowan-Dewar help ground me by tempering my flight of thoughts, and aid in the relaxation of muscles that are tight from involuntary tensing. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and one of my main triggers has always been health-related concerns – these times during a pandemic are therefore extra challenging for me in terms of managing anxiety.

My current home yoga practices include morning and evening exercises that vary in length from 10 to 30 minutes each. Over the course of the last year since I started yoga therapy with Jessica, my practice has evolved as she has shared many varied breathing and movement techniques designed to address any new chief complaints or concerns I convey; whether they be related to my anxiety, chronic back pain, or random aches and pains elsewhere in the body. My chief concern as of late has been the near-constant “fight or flight” state I get into which makes me very jumpy and which results in dreadful insomnia; a miserable combination that can affect every hour of the day and night. I’ve been able to repeatedly break free from these awful cycles using new breathing techniques shared by Jessica, which has led to remarkably better nights and in turn much better days.

I am very grateful to Jessica for her knowledge, expertise and compassionate demeanour. I have experienced first-hand the profound benefits her custom-catered practices can yield and highly recommend the yoga therapy she offers.

LAURA, private yoga therapy client

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Let Us Bring Our Services To You

We recognize that not everyone is readily able to access one of our two physiotherapy clinics in Etobicoke and Pickering. For that reason, all of our services are mobile. Enjoy the benefits of our professional services in the comfort of your home, office or any suitable setting in your community.

After a full assessment of your needs and surroundings, one of our registered professionals will develop a program with your specific goals in mind to help you get to where you want in your physical health and wellness.

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