Yoga Therapy with Peggy Profant
“Yoga therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.”
International Association of Yoga Therapist.
Understanding Yoga Therapy
I use the lens of the Koshas to explain what I do. Koshas are layers of our being. We are all multi-faceted. The wisdom of the ancient yogis looks at our wholeness composed of 5 layers:
The physical, energetic and mental layers are all intertwined. If you are having problems in one area, chances are the other 2 areas will be impacted as well. This is why we don’t just address the mind, as in talk therapy, but also the other aspects of your being. I don’t view the pain in your neck simply as something to “fix”, but rather as a symptom of an imbalance.
I empower you to take charge of your wellbeing in a holistic way addressing the various layers of your being so that you can get back to your inherent state of wisdom and joy.

My promise to you
I am committed to creating a safe space for you. By building a healthy, compassionate container of your own presence, you can address issues of past traumas and adaptive behaviors. From this place you can create healthy new responses and patterns of behavior that reinforce your wellness.
Is Yoga Therapy for You?
What your Yoga Therapy session might look like
After our initial check in, we assess what it is that would be most useful for you in the moment. If life has got you in a spin and your nervous system is needing to relax (down regulating), our session will be about that. Perhaps there is confusion about an issue and you are seeking clarity. Our session will revolve around finding the place inside of you that is all knowing. This might involve the physical body (anamayakosha) and using asana, which will bring in a somatic understanding and knowing. We will also address the energy body (pranamayakosha) to create stability in the nervous system with breathing exercises so you can calm the mind (manomayakosha) and access the wisdom (vijnanamayakosha) of your own inner stillness (anandamayakosha).
My desire is to help you find your natural state of wellbeing so that you can feel in flow with your vitality and your life. It is your birthright to enjoy the sweetness of presence, connect deeply with the people in your life and feel a fulfilling sense of creative purpose.
Please reach out, I would be honoured to work with you.