What is Yoga Therapy?

“Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga.”

Individualized Yoga

Although all yoga is potentially therapeutic and healing, yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools—postures/exercises, breath work, meditation techniques, and more—to address an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional needs.

I am an IAYT certified yoga therapist with 800h of studies and have in-depth training to help assess and keep my clients safe. I work with you to address your specific goals while considering any limitations you might be experiencing. Our sessions could include:

  • Movement ranging from gentle to vigorous

  • Breathing techniques

  • Meditation or visualization practices

  • Physical postures that address specific areas of discomfort or musculoskeletal imbalances

  • Any combination of tools like these!

We can work together in person in Berlin Schöneberg or online via Zoom.

Areas of Application

The clients I have been working with show a wide range of medical issues, including:

  • Lower back pain

  • Musculoskeletal injuries

  • Cancer

  • Degenerative diseases

  • Auto-immune diseases

  • Heart disease

  • Herniated disc

  • Chronic pain

  • Insomnia

  • Disordered eating and body image issues

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Stress and burnout

  • Pre and postnatal issues

Testimonials

Irene (68)

“For the past year I have had cancer, which has affected me physically and emotionally during the course of medical treatment. I was totally happy that I have known Mina well for a long time, also as a yoga teacher, and could benefit from her yoga therapy training. She has been with me through my treatment ever since. Yoga therapy with Mina is the best thing that could have happened to me! Breathe, move, perceive.

Mina is a sensitive, competent therapist who, in the one-to-one situation of yoga therapy, adapts her offer very individually to the person with their (illness-related) needs. Mina has a special gift to "ground" me. After each session, I have a lasting good energy that carries me spiritually through the next days.”

Clara (30)

“I have been practicing Yoga Therapy with Mina since the summer of 2022. I didn’t know about it prior to getting to know Mina and since I started the sessions with her, I really fell in love with this type of practice. The reason why I decided to look for 1:1 yoga lessons was that I had been experiencing burnout & high levels of anxiety for some time.

During my sessions with Mina, we do a check-in chat in the beginning, which I find useful as this way Mina can better understand where I stand in terms of physical and mental health. Thus, she organizes the session based on how I feel during a certain day. For instance, if I feel anxious, she emphasizes more on how I can feel relaxed and protected by doing specific exercises and talking me through the practice.

I see the effect of the sessions on myself every time I leave my lesson with Mina. I feel much more relaxed, energized for the day, and positive about my life.”

Tal (48)

Dear lovely Mina,

Thank you for magicals meetings. Precious moments, of listening to my body, soul, mind and the connection between them. Thank you for your sensitive guidance. Your pleasant, calm and empowering presence. You gave me a priceless gift during a challenging time.

How does it work?

If all of this has sparked your interest and you would like to get to know me, we can schedule a free 30min chat. You can ask all of your questions, tell me a bit about your situation or condition and if we can work together.

The first official session is a verbal intake where I really to get to know you and collect all the information I need to to work safely and effectively with you.

The next session is a physical assessment, where we focus on what movements feel good, are possible, should be avoided and the same with breathing.

Then we are ready to start our journey together to put together sessions to target your specific needs and tweak our sequence, deepen your relationship to your body and mind through various practices.

Our sessions are each 90min long and can be done in person in Berlin (Kulmer Straße 18) or online via Zoom.

Nanairo Yoga Therapy

Pricing

Welcome Package: 220€ (3 sessions including intake / physical assessment and two full yoga therapy session. For first timers only. )

Single Session: 85€

Sessions are all 90min long and we can work in English, German or Japanese.

We can start with a free 30min Zoom chat to get to know each other:

 

Nanairo Yoga Therapy

Bundesallee 53
10715 Berlin