Yoga and Meditation Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about how yoga and meditation can support your healing journey? Here, we answer common questions about integrating mindful movement and breathwork into your life—whether you're new to practice or deepening your existing routine. Discover how these powerful tools can reduce stress, enhance self-awareness, and complement therapy for whole-being wellness.
Yoga and Mediation Liability Waiver: Participation requires a signed liability waiver—please complete yours here before practicing. Please ensure that you read the full waiver before signing it electronically. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
Q. How is therapeutic yoga different from studio classes? A. We focus on nervous system regulation over physical poses. Sessions are slower, trauma-informed, and interwoven with psychotherapy principles.
Q. Will yoga conflict with my religious beliefs? A. We use secular, science-based techniques. No spiritual components unless you specifically want them included.
Q. How long are the sessions? A. All session are about 50-minutes in length.
Q. Are the sessions online or in-person? A. At this time, we offer online sessions only.
Q. How often should I practice at home? A. We'll co-create a sustainable routine - even 3 minutes daily is more valuable than 1 hour weekly.
Q. Can online sessions be as effective as in-person? A. Research shows virtual mindfulness training is equally effective for stress reduction (Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2022).
Q. What if I feel self-conscious on camera? A. You’re in control: Camera can stay off for meditation Angle shows just your mat (no full-body view needed) We’ll use verbal cues vs. visual corrections
Q. Do you provide recorded practices? A. No. However, some recordings have been posted on YouTube. For more information, may visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs94H0Oo-oQA3Sd29V8OK5g
Q. Is there a "best time" to practice yoga? A. No. However, mornings are preferred by many people.
Q. Can I eat before yoga? A. Light snack 1hr before / Meal 2-3hrs before. Exception: Trauma-sensitive yoga works well fasted.
Q. Why do I feel emotional during/after yoga? A. Normal! Movement releases stored tension. We honor tears/shaking as the body’s natural reset.
Q. I’m not flexible—can I still do yoga? A. Yoga improves flexibility, it doesn’t require it! We use props (blocks/straps) to adapt every pose.
Q. Why do I need to sign a liability waiver? A. The waiver protects both you and our studio by acknowledging the inherent risks of physical practice (e.g., yoga, meditation) and confirming your voluntary participation. It’s a standard safety measure for all participants.
Q. How do I sign the waiver? A. Please read the entire liability waiver and then complete our digital waiver in under 2 minutes.
Q.Can I participate without signing? A. No. For insurance and safety reasons, we require a signed waiver from every participant before joining any session.