Introduction to Yoga
We are very happy and excited to be able to share a few yoga and meditation videos with you here at online-therapy·com as a part of your program - right now free of charge!
In your online therapy program, you communicate daily with your therapist and have access to the online sections, worksheets, live chat, journal and activity plan and more. We now also have yoga videos.
In your activity plan, you are advised to do things every day that add more balance and joy to your life. Yoga could be one of these things! Hopefully these videos will inspire you to start doing some type of yoga every day. Some days this might mean being in child’s pose for 2 minutes, while other days you might have the time to do a full yoga class.
What’s so great about yoga is that you don’t need any prior knowledge, be physically active or have fancy yoga clothes to start doing yoga TODAY. You don’t even need a yoga mat. The only thing you need is you and your body.
I have listed below some of the many benefits of adding practicing yoga into your activity plan and into your daily life.
Physical benefits of doing yoga
- Strengthens and stretches your whole body
- Improves your posture
- Increases your blood flow and circulation
- Lowers your blood pressure
- Strengthens and calms down your heart
- Stimulates the lymphatic system
- Improves your lung function capacity
- Boosts your immune system
- Helps your digestion
Mental benefits of doing yoga - why it’s such a great complement to therapy
- Great tool for reducing stress, anxiety and depression
- Helps you to find more balance in your life and to make better decisions
- Improves your focus, so you are less distracted by (negative) thought loops
- Calms everything down, including your mind and your breath
- Increases your self-esteem, making you feel stronger from the inside and out
- Helps you realize your value and that you need to take care of yourself to be able to be there for others
- Helps you to cope with the difficulties in life by practicing acceptance and gratitude
Learn more about the benefits of adding a yoga practice into your daily life.
Sending you love, happiness and ease!
Petra
Your yoga teacher at online-therapy·com
petra (at) online-therapy.com
Comments
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Debbie (March 18, 2024)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I have certain physical limitations like bad knees, hips and lower back. Are the yoga sessions safe for me or is there a way I should approach them? Thanks
Petra’s reply:
Here are a few suggestions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience during the yoga sessions:
- Listen to Your Body: Pay close attention to how your body feels during each pose. If you experience any discomfort or pain, ease out of the pose or modify it to better suit your needs.
- Use Props: Props such as yoga blocks, straps, and blankets can provide additional support and stability, especially for poses that may aggravate your knees, hips, or lower back. Don't hesitate to incorporate props into your practice.
- Take It Slow: Be gentle with yourself and avoid pushing beyond your limits. Progress in yoga is gradual, and it's important to respect your body's boundaries.
By approaching the sessions with mindfulness and care, you can still enjoy the benefits of yoga while respecting your physical limitations. I hope this helps!"
Hey Jo (March 16, 2024)
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"I _3."
Josh (March 14, 2024)
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"🙏thank you"
Ahmed (February 14, 2024)
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"Wonderful"
Sara (December 26, 2023)
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"Namaste"
Avery Christenson (December 01, 2023)
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"Nice"
Dryden (November 29, 2023)
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"Will give it a shot"
Deb (November 21, 2023)
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"i liked it"
Emy (November 14, 2023)
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"Sweet"
Jeff (October 26, 2023)
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"Short, informative and enlightening"
Tia (September 02, 2023)
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"Petra has such a gentle voice and I appreciate that she's speaking from a place of experience. I'm so happy that she's here today to help others"
Jherewini (August 26, 2023)
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"Thanks for sharing your experience, I found that helpful to know that you have been where I am"
Aggies12 (August 15, 2023)
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"I love this this is a great video."
Jessica (August 03, 2023)
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"Yoga is a wonderful tool for reconnecting, the mind and body and grounding oneself. I’m so glad that you have included this tool as part of the program. Thank you. I look forward to using these videos soon."
Jacqueline (July 09, 2023)
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"I have been dabbling in Yoga, meaning i do not do daily, more like weekly. I never thought of it as helping my mind and spirit. I looked at is a physical exercise. I realize I need to change my perspective on Yoga and practice daily."
Moira (June 27, 2023)
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"I will make time for this starting today."
Yumi (June 26, 2023)
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"Thank you, thank you. I am a strong believer in yoga and do find the benefits of this practice incorporated into my daily life!"
Julie (February 16, 2023)
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"LOVE THIS!!"
Michael (January 07, 2023)
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"Great session and her voice was pleasant."
Princess Megan (December 17, 2022)
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"Just hearing your voice brought me peace. I thought to myself, I want to be like her. I want to provide the sense of peace she provides. Thank you!"
Emily (December 16, 2022)
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"Appreciated for recommendations."
Jerrylynn (November 30, 2022)
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"I'm so thankful for this addition of yoga and meditation"
Ace (October 03, 2022)
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"Thank you for this 🙏"
Ollie (August 13, 2022)
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"Very useful"
Mike G (June 23, 2022)
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"So thankful for this"
Joshua Scully (June 03, 2022)
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"I felt relieved that I’m not the only person that is going or has going through depression and felt motivated by the thought of yoga helping me overcome some struggles"
Laura (March 30, 2022)
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"Thank you!"
Luis (February 15, 2022)
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"What a great way to learn about Yoga and how it is beneficial to add to our daily lives."
Joshua (February 12, 2022)
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"I've done some yoga in the past looking forward to doing some of the videos."
Corbin (January 12, 2022)
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"I’ve only watched the introduction video and can already tell yoga is something I want to incorporate into my daily routine! Good vibes only!"
KC (June 23, 2021)
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"Thanks for sharing your healing story! It is so encouraging to me as I continue to heal."
Cassandra (May 24, 2021)
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"Something about her spirit calms me"
Jess (May 14, 2021)
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"Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself. I’m looking forward to trying out yoga to see if it helps me. Thank you :)"
AO (April 28, 2021)
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"Nice, thanks Petra"
Vicki (March 02, 2021)
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"Looking forward to a few days of yoga class."
Javi (February 28, 2021)
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"Thank you :)"
Ellie (February 19, 2021)
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"Great; healing"
Stacie (February 14, 2021)
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"Looking forward to therapy on the mat, Petra."
Jordan (January 14, 2021)
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"Can not wait to make this a part of my daily routine on my path to happiness!"
Judah (January 04, 2021)
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"I look forward learning about yoga in depth."
Relaxing. (December 19, 2020)
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"Relaxing."
Marco Araujo (November 23, 2020)
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"Great introduction."
Sarah (October 29, 2020)
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"Love"
Barbara Loner (October 25, 2020)
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"Thank you Petra will try very hard to start doing yoga everyday
Looking forward to it"
Bre (September 30, 2020)
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"Interested will try!"
.g (September 18, 2020)
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"I thought this was going to be an actual yoga session.. not just an intro"
Molly (July 23, 2020)
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"Thank you"
Andrea (July 17, 2020)
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"Thanks!"
Santosh (July 02, 2020)
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"excited to learn more"
Zoe (May 21, 2020)
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"Thank you for sharing"
Lawrie (March 18, 2020)
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"First session done, loved it😍thank you ❤️"
Melanie (February 27, 2020)
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"Is it possible to download these wonderful videos?"
Ashley (February 21, 2020)
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"Thank you very much that was very relaxing."
Nayda (January 03, 2020)
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"Very heartfelt message. She has inspired me."
Kayla (October 18, 2019)
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"👍"
Barbara (April 16, 2019)
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"Love yoga
Do a yoga tape most mornings
Thank you for your honesty-"
Anna (July 18, 2018)
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"I found that introduction very relaxing and I’m going to try yoga."
Lulu (May 01, 2018)
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"Thank you for this video. It is relaxing."
Ang (April 27, 2018)
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"Thank you for your insightful message in your introduction to me to help me through yoga."