Yoga Therapy
What is Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.
- International Association of Yoga Therapists: 2020
When the ancient science of yoga and modern science meet. - L. Darlison, Yoga Therapist
Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga practices for people with health challenges... Medical research shows that Yoga therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies for several common aliments. The challenges may be an illness, a temporary condition like pregnancy or childbirth, or a chronic condition associated with old age or infirmity.
-Robin Monro, Ph.D Yoga Biomedical Trust (England)
My yoga therapy, 1-2-1 sessions, treat specific body and mind functional conditions using the therapeutic applications of asana (movement), pranayama (breath work), cleansing practises, chanting, philosophy, meditation, experiential anatomy, myofascial release, and Western scientific thought. Research shows that Yoga Therapy can be used to treat the symptoms of physical and emotional conditions.
Physical Conditions:
Long Covid
Chronic pain
Insomnia
IBS
Musculoskeletal conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
COPD
Alzheimer's
Various Autoimmune Diseases and much more...
Emotional Conditions:
Stress and its various manifestations
Anxiety
Depression
Panic Attacks
PTSD
Trauma related anxiety
Eating Disorders
Addiction and much more...
Classes
YIN YOGA
YOGA NIDRA
YOGA NIDRA
Taoist Yoga weds the insights gained by thousands of years of acupuncture to the ancient wisdom of Yoga. - Paul Grilley
Yin yoga works by strengthening and stretching connective tissue - fascia, bones, joints to stop tissues from atrophy and deterioration, helping to regain mobility and ease body pain. Yin yoga, like the fountain of youth, keeps fascia hydrated, pliable and supple, thereby restoring the body to its youthfulness. It encourages mindfulness and meditation to help deepen spirituality.
YOGA NIDRA
YOGA NIDRA
YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra is a powerful, scientifically proven practise that gently guides through four stages of brain wave activity to bring about total physical, mental, and emotional healing.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga for everyone especially those with mobility issues and seniors.
Hatha Yoga
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
A balanced class of asana, pranayama and meditation.
What Yoga Teachers Say
Last spring, Lenora offered a 2-week Yin Yoga workshop which I gladly joined. I was amazed what a great teacher she is. Not only does she have a profound and state of the art knowledge of yoga anatomy and fascia, but also, she was able to convey the material in stimulating ways so the students could take it in easily. (…). I personally learned a lot during her course and felt comfortable afterwards to go on and teach myself. What I liked most about Lenora is that she truly lives a yogic life style and therefore comes across very authentic! - Katrin S, Germany
I have been Lenora’s student for years now and it is amazing how she teaches and provides good advice and tips for your health and wellbeing. 3 years ago my orthopedic surgeon said that there was no chance to attend her yin yoga workshop due to my severe knee injury - crossed ligament twist...however only 6 days after this new practice, my pain was gone and my knee healed, and surgery plan aborted! More recently, thanks to her high qualifications in yoga therapy I got the chance to benefit from one-to-one specific personalized treatment for my back issue and must admit that I am now totally addicted to her daily simple and easy practice/exercises that ease my life and released my perpetual pain that I thought would always last! Thank you forever Lenora! - Christine V, France
“Thank you, Lenora for the training. I arrived on the first day with a difficult time with anger, frustration, and sadness to manage. At the end of the first week of practice, I already felt a really positive change and to finally feel totally at peace in a few days! It is always very impressive to discover all the resources we have in ourselves (…)” – Helene M, France
The 50 hour Yin Yoga course held by Lenora, was a fascinating journey for me 
I learnt so much about how to teach Yin Yoga, as well as the anatomy and theory behind the practice. Lenora is a warm and competent teacher, who loves to teach. Her passion for Yin Yoga is palpable. Thank you Lenora for a great experience. 
- Jane R, Cyprus
About
Although I have been practicing yoga and meditation since my teenage years, it is only in the last several years that I have come to realize yoga's transforming ability. After many years of being a very stressed school teacher and a diabetic of 16 years, the pressures of a demanding job and the detrimental effects of heavy medication, including insulin, were taking their toll on my physical and emotional health. I was in urgent need to reset my physical, emotional and spiritual balance. In the process of finding this balance through yoga therapy and lifestyle changes, I am now able to control my sugar levels with no medication. I am pain free, I am happier, I am more peaceful than I have ever been.
Naturally, when I discovered something so spectacularly awe-inspiring; that I could heal myself physically and emotionally so easily and so simply, I want to share it with as many people as possible.
Yoga Education:
- 550+ hours Diploma in Yoga Therapy, Yoga Campus, London. Accredited by The British Council for Yoga Therapy (BCYT), and registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
- 200 + 300 Hours (500 Hours) E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga teacher.
- Yin Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher - Sarah Powers of Insight Yoga Institute, USA
- Yin Yoga + Meridians Theory
- Yin Yoga + Anatomy , Paul Grilley
- Anatomy/Fascia/Biomechanics, Tom Myers, Anatomy Trains
- Yoga Nidra Teacher (Satyananda) Yoga Alliance registered + courses with Total Yoga Nidra (Uma Tulli Dinsmore), and Richard Miller
- Yoga Nidra and the Mind (Pradeep Sattwamaya, Gokulum, Mysore)
- Pre-natal Yoga
- Pranayama
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Transcendental Meditation.
- Ayur Balance Massage Therapist
CV
- B.A. Honours English Literature
- PGCE King’s College London
- Exercise to Music: YMCA London
- Teacher of English 20+ years
Research interests:
- Yoga and Neuroplasticity
- Yoga and Poly Vagal Theory
- Fascia in Movement (T. Myers)
- Yoga and Diabetes
- Yoga Nidra and Psychological/Emotional Hea
