What is Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy?

According to founder Michael Lee, "Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a holistic healing art. It invites presence and awareness rather than prescribed treatments. Using age-old yogic approaches to deepen presence and awareness, we are able to know ourselves more fully.
Out of this knowing, we are more easily moved to embrace the opportunity for change, growth, and enhanced well-being in body, feelings, thought, and spirit." In PRYT, yogic philosophy is incorporated with modern psychology, specifically the theories developed by Carl Rogers and
Carl Jung.
Through the use of assisted and supported yoga postures, guided breathing, and non-directive reflective dialogue, you experience physical sensations with more focus so that deeper mental and emotional connections can arise. This one-on-one experience is done on a padded mat with clothes on for 1.5 hours. Clients report various improvements, whether they include increased relaxation, release from chronic pain, and opening and releasing of undesirable behavior patterns and traumas. Lyndsey has been in training since October '08 and hopes to bring this integrative modality to all who are looking to hear the deeper wisdom held within them through this body-mind-spirit exploration. Sessions are half price on a sliding scale until September.

For more information call or email us. Additional links about researched benefits of yoga and yoga therapy can be found on the Crestwood Yoga & Massage blog under the RESEARCH ON YOGA section in the right column.

Healing Trauma

In a 2007 article by Yoga Journal in the Holistic Healing section, therapeutic intervention with yoga is discussed, especially the research and findings of well-known PTSD specialist & professor, Bessel van der Kolk, who found and explored yoga for himself before using it as a healing tool.

Yoga along with yoga therapy (like Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy) can help people reunite with their bodies and become aware of the ebb and flow of sensations which at one point could have been overwhelming. Through various yoga practices and yoga therapy people can regain control and ownership of their breath, body, emotions, and mind. Click here.

Improving Your Relationships with Partner Yoga

Are your relationships more challenging than they used to be? Has the heat got you agitated & less tolerable of yourself & others? Then join come explore Partner Yoga at Crestwood Yoga & Massage.
Starting in September for 6 wks, bring a partner to yoga class and an open mind so that you can explore new ways to bring harmony back into your relationship with yourself and those around you.
Class will be 1 - 1.5 hrs depending on size that registers. Limited to 8 people/4 couples - your partner can be your spouse, friend, or a stranger :) but must come with a partner each time. We'll begin with intention setting & breathing then move into warm-ups & partner poses finishing with a short meditation.

Suggestions for day/time are welcome. Total investment per partnership is $100 for 6 wks due by 1st class, 50% due upon registration.

Call or email to register. Payment accepted through PayPal in left column or by cash/check.