Yoga Therapy – Yoga Lañā

How Yoga and Psychology Complement Each Other

30/10/202002/11/2020 yogalanadonse

Yoga and psychology are two fields that I am super passionate about. I love to integrate modern science with ancient philosophy, and insights from clinical practice with an experiential therapeutic approach. Do you share the passion and curiosity about yoga and psychology with me? And would you like to share your knowledge and experience in integrating both worlds? I will organize a brainstorm session each 3rd Sunday of the month through the Network Yoga Therapy Community: Yoga Therapy for Psychologists. You are most welcome to join and share your ideas.

Health, Yoga Therapy

Yoga for a better posture

15/09/2020 yogalanadonse

A healthy posture improves overall physical wellbeing and also promotes healthy ageing. You can read more on the benefits of yoga for your posture, as well as a practice that may help you to improve your body posture, in this blog.

Health, psychology, Yoga lifestyle, Yoga Therapy

Yoga and resilience to stress

18/04/2020 yogalanadonse

Yoga has been prescribed by doctors in India for ages. Only recently, our modern Western society has discovered the benefits of yoga as well. Yoga can be especially helpful to develop resilience to stress. In this blog, you will learn why this is so important for health and wellbeing in general.

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Yoga Therapy: A Long-Term Process of Self-Development

23/02/202016/03/2020 yogalanadonse

I've been teaching yoga therapy workshops for a few years now. A recurrent question that people ask me is: what's the difference between yoga and yoga therapy? In this blog, you'll find three core ideas on yoga therapy. In its essence, yoga therapy is a long-term process of self-development. It is about becoming aware of your own patterns and changing them over time, taking care of your own health and wellbeing.

psychology, Yoga Therapy

How does yoga help to cope with emotions?

22/11/201922/11/2019 yogalanadonse

It takes courage to experience your emotions fully. Many people learn to be more open, accepting and compassionate towards themselves when they practice yoga. In this blog, I'm sharing with you how yoga can help to cope with difficult emotions - including a short exercise you can do at home!

Health, psychology, Yoga Therapy

Self-care for caregivers

30/08/201923/03/2020 yogalanadonse

If you are a health care professional, it is vital to take care of your own needs as well. However, taking the advice that you give to others to your own heart is often easier said than done. How do you maintain your personal self-care habits as a caregiver?

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How yoga therapy can help to form safe relationships

18/05/201918/05/2019 yogalanadonse

Last weekend I attended The Yoga Therapy Conference, which was about 'the science of human connection'. I am still buzzing with inspiration - the programme was full of interesting talks by passionate speakers sharing their research findings, experiences and sparkling ideas. They helped me to understand yoga therapy from different angles, from neurobiology to yoga… Continue reading How yoga therapy can help to form safe relationships

Ayurveda, Yoga lifestyle, Yoga Therapy

Yoga & Ayurveda for a balanced lifestyle

04/01/201926/10/2019 yogalanadonse

Yoga and ayurveda are both Eastern approaches towards life, with the purpose to find balance in body and mind. How exactly are yoga and ayurveda related, and how can you develop a personal yoga practice for a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life?

psychology, Yoga Therapy

Yoga for burn-out: Recovery and prevention

16/11/201823/12/2018 yogalanadonse

Yoga is a way of self-care that helps you to find balance in your life. In this blog, you can find some advice for the recovery and prevention of burn-out with the help of yoga.

psychology, Yoga Therapy

Positive psychology and yoga therapy: Affirmations for happiness and well-being

23/04/201828/08/2018 yogalanadonse

Positive thinking is one of the five most important points in yoga, that may help you to feel more balanced and happy in your life. This is also the focus of positive psychology, a field emphasizing happiness and well-being. How does a positive diary help you to develop positive thinking and manage your own well-being?