Getting Started Teaching Yoga in Clinical Practice, Solo episode with Chris McDonald

Why should you consider using yoga in therapy? Which parts of yoga can benefit and deepen your therapeutic practice? How can yoga empower your clients? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to begin teaching yoga. I discuss the value of yoga for clients in the therapy room, and how therapists and counselors can make the best use of it. In this podcast we discuss: - Benefits to using yoga in therapy - Getting started: take small steps - See what your clients already know - Keeping yoga trauma-informed For show notes and additional resources, visit: https://www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com/episode/yoga Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticcounselingpodcast Join The Holistic Counseling and Self-Care Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227234677747980

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Welcome to "Yoga in the Therapy Room: The Nontraditional Therapist's Guide to Integrating Yoga into Your Therapy Practice." This podcast is designed to empower mental health therapists with the knowledge and confidence to integrate yoga into their sessions safely and ethically. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to enhance your therapeutic toolkit, our trauma-informed approach ensures that you can incorporate simple, easy-to-use yoga practices tailored to your clients' needs. Join us as we explore practical techniques, discuss the latest research, yoga philosophies, and share expert insights to help you seamlessly blend yoga with traditional therapy methods. Discover how yoga can support trauma recovery, reduce anxiety and depression, and foster a deeper connection with your clients, enhancing therapeutic rapport. Additionally, learn how these practices can serve as a powerful form of self-care for therapists, enhancing your own well-being and resilience. Deepen your knowledge of different yoga traditions and practices, and learn how to keep these practices accessible for all clients, regardless of their physical abilities, diverse backgrounds, or experience with yoga. Experience the added benefit of personal and professional transformation, enriching both your therapy practice and your own life. Tune in to "Yoga in the Therapy Room" and start your journey towards a more holistic and effective therapy practice today.