Yoga Therapy Associates

Yoga Therapy Associates Now accepting referrals for telehealth and in our Madison, Trumbull, and Watertown offices.

Yoga Therapy Associates implements yoga therapy programs for the treatment of mental health conditions within private practices and institutions. We provide yoga therapy training and integrative health education services for clinicians. We accept referrals for yoga therapy for individuals suffering from mental health conditions for telehealth and in-person services in CT.

Ever notice how sometimes your body still feels tense even after stress passes?Tight shoulders/neck. Feeling like you ca...
05/13/2026

Ever notice how sometimes your body still feels tense even after stress passes?

Tight shoulders/neck. Feeling like you can never fully relax.

Sometimes nervous system regulation doesn't start with doing more. Sometimes it starts with warmth, slowing down, and letting the body feel supported like a cozy blanket.

This month’s article shows why the body can get “stuck” holding tension and what actually helps.

Read here:
https://yogatherapyassociates.com/cant-relax-why-your-body-holds-tension/

If your shoulders and neck don’t let go, try this.Inhale for 4 as you lift your armsExhale for 6 as you lower them slowl...
05/07/2026

If your shoulders and neck don’t let go, try this.

Inhale for 4 as you lift your arms
Exhale for 6 as you lower them slowly
Pause for 2 at the bottom of the breath

As you pause, bring your attention just below your hands and imagine a heavy weight pulling downward. Notice what happens in your upper shoulders and neck.

Tension patterns don’t always shift by trying to relax. They often shift through rhythm, movement, and attention.

If this feels different in your body, there’s a reason.

You can learn more about why tension gets stuck and what to do about it on our site. Visit Yoga Therapy Associates and explore our articles.

You try to relax.You stretch, breathe, maybe even lie down.But your body doesn’t let go.The shoulders stay tight.The jaw...
05/03/2026

You try to relax.
You stretch, breathe, maybe even lie down.

But your body doesn’t let go.

The shoulders stay tight.
The jaw holds.
The back never fully softens.

This isn’t just stress. It’s often a pattern your nervous system has learned over time.

When the body is used to holding tension, “relaxing” isn’t something it can just switch into.

The shift isn’t about trying harder to relax. It’s about understanding what the body is doing and working with it directly.

If this feels familiar, you’re not stuck. It’s something that can change with the right approach.

Read the full article:
www.yogatherapyassociates.com/cant-relax-why-your-body-holds-tension

You may have been told to practice belly breathing to calm your nervous system.But what if it’s actually increasing tens...
04/26/2026

You may have been told to practice belly breathing to calm your nervous system.

But what if it’s actually increasing tension?

This graphic shows a pattern we see often: paradoxical breathing. During inhalation, the chest lifts and the belly pulls in, which can make the breath feel effortful and keep the body in a more stressed state.

For some people, trying to “fix” this by forcing belly breathing doesn’t help. It can feel worse.

The shift isn’t about trying harder. It’s about working with the breathing pattern your body is already using.

If this feels familiar, it’s something that can change with the right approach.

Read the full article:
https://yogatherapyassociates.com/belly-breathing-feels-wrong-paradoxical-breathing/

“There is something so powerful about owning your self-healing.”That’s how Rena, a client living with metastatic breast ...
03/22/2026

“There is something so powerful about owning your self-healing.”

That’s how Rena, a client living with metastatic breast cancer, described her experience with yoga therapy at YTA.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, mid-treatment, or trying to find your footing after treatment ends, you don’t have to figure out your body alone.

Swipe to see what yoga therapy for cancer recovery actually looks like. ➡️

📍 Madison, CT + telehealth available
🔗 Book a consultation — link in bio

Private yoga therapy to help you heal on your own terms:At Yoga Therapy Associates, we offer one-on-one yoga therapy wit...
03/15/2026

Private yoga therapy to help you heal on your own terms:

At Yoga Therapy Associates, we offer one-on-one yoga therapy with certified C-IAYT yoga therapists.

Designed for people who want to take charge of their own recovery, yoga therapy works at the intersection of physical health, mental health, and lifestyle interventions.

We work with clients managing trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and conditions that don’t fit neatly into a diagnosis.

This isn’t a yoga class. It’s a clinical partnership.

📍 Locations in Madison, Trumbull, Watertown + telehealth

🔗 Book your intake session at the link in our bio.

Transformative workshops designed to address burnout, promote rest, and provide much-needed support for your dedicated s...
03/08/2026

Transformative workshops designed to address burnout, promote rest, and provide much-needed support for your dedicated staff.

Learn more at the link in our bio 🔗

Multiple Sclerosis affects the central nervous system in complex and deeply individual ways.Fatigue. Spasticity. Balance...
03/01/2026

Multiple Sclerosis affects the central nervous system in complex and deeply individual ways.

Fatigue. Spasticity. Balance changes. Symptoms can fluctuate, and so should care.

Yoga therapy offers individualized, one-on-one support designed to meet the person, not just the diagnosis. Practices are adapted to conserve energy, regulate the nervous system, and support functional mobility.

Additionally, research shows that emotional wellbeing and social functioning consistently improve in yoga-based programs for MS populations.

If you’re navigating MS, our therapists provide trauma-informed, evidence-informed care in a calm, supportive setting.

Learn more at yogatherapyassociates.com and sign up for our monthly newsletter for free practices.





Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often framed as a mood issue tied to reduced sunlight. There is truth in that, but ...
02/22/2026

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often framed as a mood issue tied to reduced sunlight. There is truth in that, but the experience is broader.

Winter shifts circadian timing, hormone rhythms, inflammatory signaling, nervous system tone, and the way energy becomes available for action. Mood tends to follow those shifts rather than lead them.

This is where yoga therapy can be especially helpful by using:

• Breathwork that can increase energy or settle agitation depending on individual need

• Rhythmic and repetitive movement to support regulation when energy is low

• Meditation practices for emotional steadiness

Working one on one with a certified yoga therapist can help tailor these approaches to your specific symptoms, schedule, and needs.

February can be tough. It can also be workable.

Learn more at yogatherapyassociates.com
Sign up for our newsletter for free at-home practices, including one for winter depression at the link in our bio.





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