Yoga Therapy
Holistically adapting Yoga techniques to suit your directions and health needs
Yoga is not about quick fixes, but a practice that takes consistent small steps towards a better direction. The aim is for the practitioners to gain steadiness, a sense of lightness and freedom in life. Here are some examples of what conditions my clients bring with them into our sessions:
Physical & Functional
Stiffness, Achess & Pain
Blood pressure & Cardiac health issues
Challenges or difficulty in breathing
Diabetes
Digestive issues, IBS & IBD
Auto-immune disorders
Cancer & Palliative care
Transitional
Recovery from injuries/illnesses
Recovery after surgery
Puberty
Pregnancy and post-natal recovery
Menopause
Burnout
Retirement
Mental, Emotional & Psychological
Lacking confidence
Persistent low mood & depression
Unbearable mood fluctuation
Anxiety, Panic attacks
Anger
Delusions & Psychotic symptoms
Trauma
Bereavement
Yoga is an experiential practice, which means most people find in-person sessions better. I am based in West London, and can travel to you or arrange for a suitable locations around Hammersmith & Fulham.
I also offer sessions via online platforms (mainly Zoom and Microsoft Teams), in case you are out of this area or want to keep up with your practice while travelling.
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As I am based in West London, I am happy to travel within the regions of:
Hammersmith & Fulham
Shepherd’s Bush
Chiswick
Kensington & Chelsea
Acton and Ealing
I can either come to your home, arrange a suitable space for our sessions or facilitate online sessions.
Meet your Yoga Therapist
Hi, I’m Stanford. I have been working as a medical doctor since 2013, specialised in Mental health and with interest in supporting Women’s health. My experience of looking after people living with a variety of physical and mental health problems has informed me on how to tailored Yoga practice alongside the modern day demand.
I started my own Yoga practice as a teenager and have been teaching Yoga since 2018. I have trained in the lineage of Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, I have learned that yoga practice can go beyond physical exercises; into therapeutic and spiritual evolutions.
FAQs
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There is no need to splash out on Yoga clothes or branded stuff when you first start the practice. However, it is good to wear something that is comfortable and you can move in. Any restrictions around the chest and abdomen regions would be best avoided.
Yoga gear is not essential, as I teach in conferences or have clients coming straight from work. So we can always find a way to develop a practice suitable for the session.
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Honestly a practice can be developed with no mat or props. Not to mention that they can get expensive and you will have to deal with storage between sessions. So I understand if you do not want to get much to begin with.
However, it is nice to be able to lie down at the beginning or end of the practice. So most people will bring along their Yoga mat, for some padding between themselves and the floor, and minimise risk of slipping.
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I accept payment in cash, bank transfer, PayPal or Revolt. Unfortunately, I don’t have a machine to take card payments at present.
Contact me to organise your Yoga Therapy session.
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The cost of living is rising and money can be an obstacle to signing up for regular Yoga therapy or classes. Get in touch via the contact form, so we can have a chat about cost and an agreeable payment plan.
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I am taught that if one can breath, one can do Yoga. Especially since it is a practice that is very helpful for helping people to achieve stability again.
My Yoga therapy training and experience of working as a medical doctor give me the unique skills of being able to tailor yoga practices to most clients and circumstances. We can work together to find a practice that give you the desired effect, whilst taking into consideration of your limitations. We can also look into signing you up for Yoga therapy, where the Yoga tools are applied to help you recover/reduce the condition/help you cope with long-term conditions.
It is understandable that you feel nervous, especially if Yoga is a relatively new territory for you. Please get in touch via the contact form and we can set up a clarity call to discuss your needs.
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It is important to keep up a regular practice as we go through different journey in life. I offer sessions via online platforms, do let me know when you are planning to be away and we can set things up ahead of time or while you are away.
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It really depends on the individual. So people like to do one-off sessions, some intensively over few weeks and some prefer a consistent approach over longer period of time.
To start off with, I would suggest trial of once weekly session for few weeks, to see how we can work together. This will give us the opportunity to observe the effect you gain from the practice and a chance for us to refine the steps. Over time, we can adjust the length and frequency to suit your needs and your diary.
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For ethical and legal reasons, I like to keep my roles of medical doctor and Yoga therapist separate. So I will not be interfering with your medical diagnosis or medication prescription. I trust you will understand that this is to help uphold a healthy boundary between us.
If the need arises, I am open to collaborating with your primary healthcare provider for a comprehensive and integrated approach to your overall health.