Why I Do What I Do
“The first time I did yoga I cried. It was exactly what I needed in my life, a therapeutic practice that provided an emotional and physical connection. I felt more alive, energized and grounded all at the same time. That was 15 years ago and I still feel the same way.
However, when I first started I became injured and realized I was doing yoga incorrectly. Injuries kept coming up but they inspired me to do some research that resulted in an integration of my knowledge as a registered occupational therapist and the yoga I was practicing. I then embarked upon years of intense yoga-teacher instruction from various mentors who have studied under John Friend, the founder of Anusaura Yoga and “intelligent vinyasa,” which integrates the breath based rhythm and flow of asanas. I then combined that knowledge with the therapeutic benefits of healthy precision and solid alignment.
I embrace the therapeutic benefits of yoga and thoroughly enjoy helping others develop a practice that empowers them to rehabilitate themselves and live healthier lives. Each therapeutic yoga session is thoughtfully sequenced and distinctly articulated based upon each student/patient’s unique body structure and needs.
Each set of yoga based exercises leads the student to a heightened awareness of how to heal his or her own body. My style makes your experience a genuine expression of my love and understanding of yoga.
What Is Yoga Therapy: Yoga is a holistic, physical practice where each element is part of a “complete system,” to exercise and stimulate muscles, internal organs and glands, promoting positive feelings and stability in body and mind, and improves one’s overall health.
Yoga Therapy provides each student/patient with private, personalized instructions that offer a deeper understanding of yoga and asana advancement blended with alignment principles to enhance the body’s ability to heal and better address issues such as injury recovery, weight loss, flexibility, strength, fatigue, stress, and emotional and spiritual balance. Sessions are appropriate for anyone no matter their level of yoga experience, with or without specific health issues, who wish to deepen their understanding of their self-healing abilities.
If you are interested in taking your structural alignment therapy to a deeper level by integrating the mind/body/spirit aspects of yoga, then Yoga Therapy would be an ideal choice. Call our office to learn more or to have an introductory Yoga Therapy session. (203) 708-9299
Education: Kim holds a BS in Kinesiology from University of Maryland, a BS in Allied Health and an MS in Occupational Therapy from Touro College, NY. Kim has also studied under Lorraine Aguliar, a physical therapist with Flow Yoga in Long Island, NY, Susan Rubin a senior anusara yoga professional with Sage Seasonal Yoga in Armonk, NY, and Mitchell Bleier of MB Yoga/ Saraswati Yoga Studio in Norwalk, CT.
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