Yoga Therapy

Yoga is a physical, philosophical and therapeutic practice. Our physical therapists are both yoga instructors and have specialty training or certifications in yoga therapy.  Yoga may be integrated into physical therapy sessions when appropriate to achieve goals for treatment.  Through postures, breath work, systematic relaxation and meditation, yoga offers a path for treating the whole person and developing long-term pain and stress management strategies. By offering both private sessions, group classes, workshops and series, Evolution strives to assist our clients in making lifelong changes to how they approach their health. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, our staff of therapists will help you develop a yoga practice that meets your therapeutic goals.

Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self – The Bhagavad Gita

[expand title=”Private Yoga”]Private Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice that can be used for healing the body. At Evolution our physical therapists are also certified yoga instructors or yoga therapists. Alison Aiken PT, DPT, CYT, Meagen Satinsky PT, PYT, Andrea Trombley PT, DPT, E-RYT, Janet Carscadden PT, DPT, E-RYT and Michelle Downing DPT, RYT will work privately with individuals to develop custom yoga programs. Sessions may include pranayama (breathwork), meditation, alignment-based yoga sequences, restorative poses, and guided relaxation. The first meeting includes a brief consultation to review the client’s medical and yoga practice history, establish goals for the yoga session, and develop a therapeutic yoga sequence.

Fees for private yoga:

Initial 60-minute Private Yoga Consultation – $100

Follow up 60-minute Private Yoga  session – $80

Call our office at 802-864-9642 to schedule an appointment.

In some instances, your physical issue may require a thorough evaluation and in those cases, a physical therapy evaluation is recommended so that a complete assessment can be performed. Physical therapy is covered by insurance and will be billed according to your insurance contract. The appointment must be scheduled as a Physical Therapy Evaluation.[/expand]

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Find more ease and strength in your practice and in your body at the Yoga Wall. We use straps and bars on our wall to provide assistance

in poses, deepen twists, traction the spine, and provide support to joints to discover how good proper alignment can feel. We integrate the use of the yoga wall into our physical therapy sessions, private yoga sessions and offer yoga wall classes and workshops.  We have yoga walls in two of our private treatment rooms and a 12 station wall in one of our studios.  Many yoga wall poses can be performed at home using a simple strap and anchor set-up.  Join us for the following yoga wall classes.  Yoga Wall is not appropriate for women who are pregnant and who have not been on the wall before. Sign Up to reserve your place as classes are limited to 12 people and can fill up.  Reserve your spot here. 

Drop-in Yoga Wall Classes: 

Mondays 4:30-5:30 Yoga Wall Fundamentals and Inversions Andrea Trombley PT, DPT, E-RYT  

Wednesdays 5:45-7:00 Yoga Wall with Meagen Satinsky PT, PYT

Fridays 12:15 – 1:15 Yoga Wall with Michelle Downing DPT, RYT[/expand]

[expand title=”Therapeutic Yoga Classes/workshops/series”]Therapeutic Yoga classes/workshops/series

We offer the following yoga therapy classes and workshops/series to address specific needs or target areas

Drop-in Classes:

Tuesdays 12:15 – 1:15 Yoga Therapeutics: Neck and Shoulders with Alison Aiken, PT, DPT, CYT

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 Yoga Therapeutics: Spine and Hips with Janet Carscadden, PT, DPT, E-RYT

Thursdays 12:15-1:15 Yoga Therapeutics: Spine with Alison Aiken, PT, DPT, CYT

Series:

Yoga For a Healthy Back 6-week Series

Workshops (check current schedule here):

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Therapeutics for Stiff Shoulders

Yoga Therapeutics: Pelvic Floor Basics

Balancing the Nervous System

Yoga Wall: Pelvis and Hips

Yoga Wall: Hamstrings

Yoga Therapeutics: Psoas Release Workshop
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