Somatic Therapy Minneapolis:

Yoga-Based Healing for Mind & Body

Somatic Therapy in Minneapolis: Yoga Therapy

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Yoga-Based Psychotherapy

…because sometimes talk therapy just isn’t enough!

If you’ve been in individual therapy before, you know it can be helpful. Learning new ways of responding to your emotions, understanding your feelings, and communicating your experiences to others brings a sense of control and agency to your life. Things feel less chaotic, less raw, and you generally know what you need to do to manage your stress.

But maybe for you, traditional talk therapy didn’t quite accomplish all that you wanted it to. Your emotions are still intense and overwhelming, and you’re easily pushed into that reactive state, ridden with anxiety or weighed down with negative thoughts. Sometimes you’re so disconnected from yourself that it’s hard to feel like a person. You know that the shame or worry spirals are happening, that your emotions are getting in the way of effective boundary setting and causing you to procrastinate or avoid the important stuff… and you know what you “should” do to get out of these patterns. 

Yoga-based psychotherapy uses the science of mind-body resilience to teach you practical tools for creating inner harmony.

The thing is, changing our patterns is hard. Awareness is one thing, but making actual change is an entirely different process. Sometimes an individual therapist is enough to help us with that process–we just need some gentle coaching, encouragement, problem-solving support, and accountability. Other times, no matter how hard we try, we can’t seem to make the change stick, or things shift so slowly that we lose motivation.

Yoga-based psychotherapy offers an alternative approach to this stuck-ness, a way back into the body and mind that integrates yogic wisdom and philosophy with the traditional therapy process.

By attending to the body, heart, mind, and spirit as integrated parts of yourself, we can heal old patterns and wounds and support transformation into a more balanced, grounded state. Together, we’ll navigate the journey back to your authentic self.

What is Yoga-Based Psychotherapy?

It’s a holistic, somatic therapy approach combining traditional yoga practices and modern psychotherapy techniques.

Guided by ancient yogic wisdom and philosophy, yoga-based psychotherapy offers a framework to cultivate a sense of connection, unity, and harmony between the mind, body, and heart.

Yoga-based psychotherapy is a collaborative process tailored to your individual needs.

Wondering how yoga practices and philosophy can really help with anxious and depressed thoughts and feelings?

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A Yoga-Based Therapy Session Includes:

  • Personalized plan based on your goals

  • Begins with a check-in to center and identify focus for the session

  • Interweaves yoga practices and processing of emotional content

  • Ends with a closing to ground you in your body

  • Leave with reflection prompts and practices to integrate into daily life

What Does Somatic Therapy Look Like?

A somatic therapist uses yoga-based techniques and philosophy to help people looking for a holistic approach to their well-being. Your therapist will use different strategies to help you achieve your goals, including:

  • Emotional Balance: Physical movement to help regulate your emotions and manage stress and anxiety.

  • Mindfulness: Practices to help calm and center your mind and body

  • Self-Compassion: Meditation to reduce shame, guilt, and negative self-judgments

  • Authentic Living: Practice living out your values and moral principles

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 FAQs AboutYoga Based Somatic Therapy in Minneapolis

  • Yoga-based psychotherapy is provided by a licensed mental health professional and is a service designed to address mental health issues via a holistic approach combining traditional therapy techniques & yogic philosophy and practices.

  • Your therapist will tailor sessions to your individual needs, and might include meditation and breath practices, physical movement, yogic and ayurvedic philosophy, and learning how these practices can support your mind, body, and spirit.

  • Yoga-based psychotherapy is accessible to all and no prior experience with yoga is required.

    You can wear anything you feel comfortable in and allows for some movement. Typically you will be barefoot or wearing socks, depending on the practices. Mats, blankets, chair, and additional props are provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. You may want to bring a water bottle. We do have tea and water available in our waiting room.

  • Sessions are offered in person at The Growlery’s office in South Minneapolis. If you’re located in Minnesota and interested in outdoor or virtual sessions, you can discuss these options with your therapist.

    Yoga-based psychotherapy sessions are not covered by insurance and must be paid for out of pocket. You may be able to use your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to help pay for services. 

    Please contact us for current rates.

  • Not at all! Yoga-based psychotherapy is designed to be accessible for all bodies, and your therapist will make sure your sessions are tailored to your body’s needs and functioning. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or concerns about this so we can explore how somatic therapy can be an affirming experience for you.