New OrleansYoga Therapy
* this service is offered in-person only
Yoga Therapy is the therapeutic application of the system of Yoga to assist individuals with their health problems. Yoga Therapy promotes healing by helping to reduce symptoms and develop a more supportive association with your health issue. Gain greater capacity for self-care and self-healing. Cope with uncertainty. Minimize stress held in the body. Be less affected by everyday challenges. Gain resilience in recovering from health challenges.
As safe, patient-acceptable, and cost-effective forms of treatment for mental illness grows, yoga continues to be a staple practice of treatment in various mental health centers. The best mental health practices are those we can learn and adapt to in our lifestyles. Yoga for trauma therapy has been proven to assist in the unravelling of trauma induced nerve patterns within the nervous system. Private yoga sessions for trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD provide treatment in a cost-effective and confidential way. Yoga therapy uses the tools of yoga to focuses on each person’s individual health needs. Practice can help address your unique physical, emotional, or mental concerns.
Yoga therapy can help with:
- trauma
- mind-body connection
- overall well-being
- physical pain
- depression
- anxiety
- Stress
- PTSD
YOGA Therapy Questions & Answers
What is Yoga Therapy?
• Yoga Therapy is the therapeutic application of the system of Yoga to assist individuals with their health problems.
• Yoga Therapy considers the multiple dimensions of a person (body, breath, emotions, personality, etc.) and is different for each person.
• Yoga Therapy includes a focus on movement, breathing, and meditation.
• Most practices are 15 minutes in length and can be done without any preparation or special clothing.
• You don’t need to be strong, flexible, young, or in-shape to do Yoga Therapy.
How does Yoga Therapy work?
Yoga Therapy works by balancing the human system. By providing you with an individualized routine, Yoga Therapy allows you to make continual improvement. The individualized routine or practice is constantly adjusted as your human system changes and as your circumstances change.
What are some of the benefits of Yoga Therapy?
Yoga Therapy promotes healing by helping to reduce symptoms and develop a more supportive association with your health issue. Gain greater capacity for self-care and self-healing. Cope with uncertainty. Minimize stress held in the body. Be less affected by everyday challenges. Gain resilience in recovering from health challenges.
How long and how often are sessions?
The first session is a 90-minute evaluation of the patient’s health and wellness. Follow-up sessions (every 3-4 weeks) are 50-minutes in length and are used to continually optimize the efficacy of the therapy.
What is the cost?
The intake session (90-minutes) is $185.00. Follow-up sessions (50 minutes) are $150.00. At this time, Yoga Therapy is not covered by health insurance.
Meet the Provider
Marcel Albritton PhD, C-IAYT
Marcel has 15 years experience working as a clinical Yoga Therapist. Marcel competed a 4 year training program and a 2 year clinical internship in Yoga Therapy.
Marcel specializes in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress-related illnesses. He helps clients to stabilize and balance their human system so that symptoms can be reduced, and better decisions can be made with respects to their own health and wellness.
Marcel Allbritton, PhD, C-IAYT, Clinical Yoga Therapist
marcel@ibhnola.com | http://www.ibhpsych.com | 504-495-5222