Wholesome Yoga Therapy & Acupuncture

27/04/2026

One of the most helpful things I’ve learned with negative self-talk is this: You don’t have to accept everything your inner voice says at face value.
Sometimes you've got to teach it some manners instead of letting it run rampant.
Read the blog post: https://www.selfloverainbow.com/replacing-negative-self-talk

27/04/2026

🙈Yoga therapy, auricular acupuncture, and myofascial release for VERTIGO🙈

👉Yoga therapy for vertigo focuses on grounding, stabilization, and balancing the nervous system through gentle, controlled movements and poses.

Certain yoga therapy techniques for vestibular health include;
🙃Breathing exercises to calm the nervous system
🙃Balancing poses to oxygenate the blood
🙃Focused movements of the head and the eyes to desensitize the vestibular system
🙃Restorative poses to reduce anxiety associated with vertigo
🙃Strengthening supporting muscles to handle dizziness and reduce fall risks

It is important to practice slowly, avoid sudden head movements, and focus on steady breathing to reduce dizziness.

👉Auricular acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment for reducing vertigo symptoms, including dizziness and nausea, and studies indicate that acupuncture can provide significant reductions in dizziness and vertigo discomfort within 30 minutes of treatment. It works by enhancing blood flow to the brain and inner ear, reducing inflammation, and stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. It is also beneficial for treating Ménière's disease, migraines, TMJ disorders, and ear pressure changes that are linked to vertigo.

👉Depending on the cause, myofascial release can help relieve symptoms by reducing tension in the neck, jaw, and suboccipital muscles, which can cause cervicogenic vertigo or compressed nerves. Myofascial release can also help improve posture, reduce muscle spasm-related dizziness, and increase blood flow to the head.

❗️If vertigo persists or is severe, or if you suffer from vestibular disorders, it is best to seek medical advice, as these exercises are complementary.

WhatsApp 082 445 3310 or visit yogatherapy.co.za for more info.

26/04/2026

Rumination and processing can look identical from the outside because both involve returning to the same material. The difference is direction.

Processing moves. It integrates. It produces small shifts in how something is held. Rumination circles. It reinforces. It deepens grooves without ever finding a way through.

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22/04/2026

21/04/2026

"To meditate means to pay full attention to something. It doesn't mean to run away from life. Instead it’s an opportunity to look deeply into ourselves and into the situation we're in."
-Thich Nhat Hanh (How to Relax)

21/04/2026

“Once you have been practicing for a period of time, it is almost inconceivable that you ever could have managed without it in your life—it is that powerful, and also that subtle, because at the same time it doesn’t seem like any kind of “big deal”.

Mindfulness is both nothing special and incredibly special, totally ordinary and completely extraordinary, all at the same time.”
-Jon Kabat-Zinn

21/04/2026

🌟 Auricular acupuncture, yoga therapy, and myofascial release for ARTHROSIS 🌟

Arthrosis, also known as osteoarthritis, is a degenerative joint disease caused by wear and tear that breaks down joint cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, often affecting knees, hips, hands, and spine. It's characterized by cartilage loss, bone-on-bone friction, and can develop due to aging, trauma, past injuries/surgeries, overuse, or being overweight. It’s different from arthritis (umbrella term for joint inflammation), which also includes autoimmune dysfunction, metabolic issues like excess uric acid, and gout, though both share similar symptoms.

Common symptoms include;
🌟Joint pain or tenderness that worsens with activity or in the morning
🌟Stiffness, especially after rest or inactivity
🌟Reduced range of motion
🌟Swelling or warmth around the joint
🌟Grinding or grating sensations (crepitus)
🌟Bone spurs
🌟General feeling of fatigue

Through yoga therapy, practicing The Joint Freeing Series regularly can reduce joint stiffness and pain, increase circulation, improve mobility, maintain joint function, and slow the progression of the condition. This therapeutic set of movements and joint mobility exercises is a core foundation of most of my classes.

Myofascial release uses gentle pressure to relax restricted connective tissue (fascia) and muscle knots, reducing arthritis-related pain, stiffness, and inflammation while improving range of motion.

Auricular acupuncture may help decrease the pain and discomfort of arthrosis by reducing pain intensity and flare-up frequency, and might also help reduce the patient’s reliance on traditional pain medication. The stimulation of certain acupoints is thought to activate nerves that send signals to the brain's pain centres, prompting the release of the body's natural pain relievers (endorphins). It may also help modulate inflammatory cytokine levels.

Yoga therapy, auriculotherapy, and myofascial release are safe, non-invasive treatments that can improve daily functioning for chronic pain patients.

These therapies can be combined or used as a stand-alone treatment. Visit www.yogatherapy.co.za for more info.

*Treatment is most effective when combined with a broader self-care plan, including nutrition and lifestyle changes. Individual results may vary, and it is important to seek advice from a medical practitioner who can diagnose and determine the cause of any medical condition.

21/04/2026

https://yogauonline.com/yoga-practice-teaching-tips/yoga-practice-tips/tom-myers-change-the-body-to-change-the-mind/

In this interview with Yoga U Online, Tom Myers explores the transformative potential of the body’s fascia and yoga also future medicine

20/04/2026

19/04/2026

PELVIS / SI JOINT 'RESET'

This is a fantastic exercise for those with low back pain, sciatica, uneven hips, SI joint dysfunction, and even those with certain spine conditions such as scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, etc.

🌼Squeezing a yoga block between the thighs helps the sacroiliac (SI) joints by activating the inner thigh muscles, which directly stabilize the pelvis and create a "self-bracing" mechanism. This improves pelvic alignment, reduces instability, and helps distribute weight more evenly, reducing pressure on the SI joint during daily movements.

🌼Pressing out into a strap or band around the thighs helps with SI joint pain by strengthening the lateral glute muscles—specifically the gluteus medius—which provides crucial stabilization to the pelvis. This active resistance helps realign the sacroiliac joint, stabilizes the pelvis, and reduces excessive movement that causes ligament strain.

👉How to do it:
Lie on your back and place a yoga strap or resistance band (a belt or scarf can also work) around the thighs, and a yoga block or firm pillow between the thighs. Gently squeeze the block and then gently press out into the strap. Repeat squeezing in and pressing out 10x - 15x, then rest. Remember to keep breathing steadily and deeply throughout. Repeat 2 - 3 complete sets. Rest for a few breaths (leg muscles soft) before you release and get up.

❗️Lying on the back while doing this exercise takes load off the spine and gives us a better position to keep the spine in neutral - especially for those with back pain. They can also be done seated if lying down is not possible, but it's important to keep the spine and pelvis neutral.

17/04/2026

15/04/2026

“We try to compensate in many ways in order to feel good deep in our hearts. But until the wounds are healed rather than covered over and denied, our efforts are not likely to result in wholeness or health.”
-Jon Kabat-Zinn