My body is more delightful to live in.”
– J.P., A Yoga Therapy client
Andrew Beaumont
Dr. Beaumont brings a deep interest in complementary practices to his work as a Yoga Therapist.
Heather Van Dalfsen
With a touch of humor and creative sequencing, Heather looks forward to practicing with you in the beautiful 5 Koshas studio space, atop Rib Mountain or in the workplace.
Mary Hilliker
Mary enjoys bringing the full range of yoga teachings into her classes with a gentle and playful nature. She teaches people of all ages, interests, and abilities. Her love of family, friends, hiking, biking, paddling, gardening, cooking, nature, reading and travel informs her approach to teaching and life.
How is Yoga Therapy different from general yoga?
Yoga Therapy is different from general yoga in that the practice is:
- adapted to your specific needs
- tailored to create specific effects based on your goals
- actively involving you in your own health, healing or management of your condition and symptoms
- helping you with your relationship to your condition or symptoms.
Are you interested in general yoga private sessions? We have a variety of teachers who see students for private sessions. Learn more here: https://www.5koshasyoga.com/yoga/private-yoga-instruction/
Why Consider Individualized Yoga Therapy?
Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Certified Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist working with a client.
Improved function, less pain, better sleep, more energy, less anxiety…these are just some of the good things that happen from working with a Yoga Therapist.
Consider individual sessions with a Yoga Therapist if you have:
- Structural issues like low back pain, hip pain, knee problems or upper back, neck and shoulder pain, poor balance, chronic pain conditions and preparing for/healing from joint replacement surgery.
- Physiological concerns like sleep issues, fatigue, digestive problems, headaches, hormonal symptoms, diabetes, immune conditions, heart disease or side effects from cancer treatment, and preparing for a major surgery.
- Mental health concerns like chronic stress, anxiety, depression, grief or life-changing situations.
- Conditions that create a combination of structural and physiological changes and life adjustment such as cancer, heart disease or stroke.
A Yoga Therapist’s Training
A Yoga Therapist is specially trained to work with individuals and groups to use therapeutic applications of the tools of yoga. A certified Yoga Therapist has training beyond a general yoga teacher training (minimum of 800 hours of training beyond a 200 hr. teacher training certification). C-IAYT (Certified – International Association of Yoga Therapists) demonstrates a level of training and experience consistent with international educational standards for Yoga Therapists.
What Can You Expect
A private session usually involves an intake and assessment to learn more about you and your goals. An initial Yoga Practice is designed and reviewed with you so that you understand how to practice at home. A Yoga Therapy practice for home (or work!) is typically shorter than a class session and “do-able” for your life.
Follow-up sessions focus on continuing to refine the practice or provide additional practices. Sessions are typically 1 hour long but may vary with your needs and interests.
Fees
One 30-minute session – $50 | Purchase HERE
One 45-minute session – $75 | Purchase HERE
One 60-minute session – $90 | Purchase HERE
4-pack of 30-minute sessions – $180 | Purchase HERE
4-pack of 45-minute sessions – $275 | Purchase HERE
4-pack of 60-minute sessions – $320 | Purchase HERE
$10 additional per offsite visit
Discounts available as needed for those who are currently off work due to health issues.
How to Schedule
Heather Van Dalfsen, MEd, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Certified Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist sees clients for a variety of conditions including structural, physiological and mental/emotional health.
Call 715.574.8787 or heather@5koshasyoga.com
Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Certified Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist sees clients for a variety of conditions including structural, physiological and mental/emotional health from May through September in person in Wausau or Sturgeon Bay and online all year.
Call 715.218.7120 or mary@5koshasyoga.com
Andrew Beaumont, MD, PhD, RYT-500, Certified Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist see clients by referral for a variety of health conditions.
Contact the studio at info@5koshasyoga.com
Yoga Therapy Group Classes
Yoga therapy group classes provide an opportunity to experience the healing power of being together with others who share a similar journey. Our regular offerings include:
Monday 4:00 pm – ONLINE Yoga Therapeutics: Back, Hips, Knees, Shoulders, Neck & Stress Reduction with Mary
Watch for special class series here: https://www.5koshasyoga.com/events/
Video-On-Demand Programs
We offer a variety of yoga therapy video-on-demand programs that provide a progressive approach to working with specific issues or conditions. Learn more here: https://www.5koshasyoga.com/yoga/video-on-demand/
Testimonials About Yoga Therapy
Heather Van Dalfsen, MEd, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Certified Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist
“In our private sessions, Heather’s guidance, knowledge and willingness to problem solve has blessed me with improved comprehension of my body’s abilities and limitations. Heather addresses so much more than the postures and modifications. Her words inspire my mind and my spirit and she gently reminds me that everything is a practice! ” -C.
” I love the program Mary designed for me. I am sometimes able to do it during the workday on break or at lunch. I do the program before bed too….It all seems to be working very well. It is simple yet enough to work muscle groups without overtaking them into the accompanying fibromyalgia pain. The program is not intimidating to where I have to think about whether I will (or can) do it. I just do it.” -D