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I am a Certified Yoga Therapist offering both private yoga therapy and group classes.
In addition to offering sessions online and in your home, I can be found at Nest Yoga and Massage Therapy, a beautiful space in Bloor West Village, Toronto.
To learn more, read on or reach out below.
Yoga Therapy is the artful application of the tools of yoga (movement, breathwork, meditation, etc.) to address the specific needs of an individual whether they be emotional, physical, or mental. Yoga Therapy is a holistic healing modality that takes an individual’s entire constitution into consideration: while the symptoms of an injury or illness may arise in a specific location, their impacts will affect the whole system.
In Yoga Therapy the teacher and student work together to address symptoms that cause suffering and in doing so move the student toward improved health and wellbeing. Yoga Therapy is informed by its sister science, Ayurveda and as such, the Yoga Therapist is also able to offer diet and lifestyle modifications to help address the needs of the student. The efficacy of Yoga Therapy is supported by an increasing body of research evidence. Here is a small archive of some of that research should you be interested in reading further.
I work throughout the city of Toronto, bringing therapeutic to individuals in clinic, online, and in their homes. I am particularly passionate about postpartum care, chronic fatigue, and cancer support.
Everyone can benefit from a daily yoga practice that has been tailored to their specific needs. People typically seek out therapeutic yoga for relief from the symptoms associated with an injury, illness, or challenging phase in life such as:
As a holistic practitioner, I work with the individual on all levels of their constitution and as such, the tools of our sessions may include lifestyle and diet recommendations (if desired) in addition to physical postures, breathwork, and meditation. One-on-one instruction is at the heart of the Yoga Therapy model and instructing on a private basis allows me to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, which will in turn enable me to plan specifically for your needs. I will develop a personalized home practice that may include some of the following tools:
Unlike group yoga classes that tend to prioritize physical postures and require a certain level of physical fitness, Yoga Therapy meets the individual where they are. I am trained in the therapeutic lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya who said “If you can breathe, you can do yoga!” As such you never need to worry about being “well” enough to participate. The whole aim of Yoga Therapy is to support the specific needs of the individual and modify the appropriate tools accordingly.
I teach Yoga in Toronto as a complementary system of health, not an alternative one. It supports and works in conjunction with your normal medical treatments, and I ask you to continue your personal health routine as suggested by your doctor or medical professional.
I teach Yoga: an ancient spiritual practice originating from modern-day India. I acknowledge that Yoga is a philosophy and way of life beyond physical postures, and I strive to live it fully and to represent it authentically. I express humility as I continue to learn and grow in my use and understanding of these sacred practices.
The land on which I practice today is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Tkaronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.
I am committed to addressing unconscious bias in my teaching. I hope to strengthen my moral imagination through my own yoga practice in order to harness personal growth for collective healing.
Read my full acknowledgement here.
Please reach out if you would like to connect to learn more about my services or book a session.
Julia Ayearst (she/her)
Certified Yoga Therapist (1000hr)
Toronto, Ontario
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A weekly mixed-level yoga class taught through a therapeutic lens.
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