Release old physical, emotional & psychological patterns. Grow into a new way of being
Yoga therapy unites mind body and spirit and has been practiced for 10,000 years. This type of therapy understands the sensitivity of our body to emotional changes and how this is reflected in our breathing patterns. This in turn affects our nervous system, so you are not imagining it, it's not all in the mind...it's in the body.
Changing how we breathe influences our emotional state regulating or dis-regulating our nervous system. This effects all aspects of our health especially if we live with chronic illnesses and conditions that are made worse because of stress.
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What to expect in a session.
​​We sit together on a chair or meditation block, talk about how you feel, patterns of thinking and any other symptoms. We then have a chat about how you would like to feel and begin to look at how you breathe, your posture and other movement. Through the use of movement, pranyama (breathwork), mantra, incantations and meditation you will:
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1. Become conscious of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, biology, thought and emotions.
2. Release old patterns stored in the body & mind
3. Create new patterns of being to support your growth
3. Establish a practice to reinforce your way of being in this world
Yoga therapy is helpful for many health conditions including:
stress, anxiety, neurodivergence, menopause, autoimmune related health issues such as fibromyalgia, endometriosis, parkinsons, recovery from addiction, etc as well as many of the mental health labels such as personality disorders* (I* do not view these as disorders and prefer to address some of the entrenched patterns such as emotional regulations, attachment, duty, perfectionism etc).
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The work we do together is strictly confidential.
To assure you and give you the opportunity to ask any questions I am very happy to have a complimentary chat before you consider working with me. We also get a sense of how we might connect.
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Currently I work 1:1 via zoom or in person in Sandbank in Western Scotland. A four session booking is £240 or £70 for a single session.
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If you're not quite ready why not join my facebook group SPACES TO BREATHE and learn more about yoga therapy. Alternatively if you feel you require something different, I offer psychological therapy. I am an integrated experiential psychotherapist and psychologist which means I focus on the helping you understand your direct experience and facilitate emotional processing and change through various expressive tools and techniques such as dreams, psychometric questionnaires, hypnosis, breathwork, incantations etc rather than just talking about it.
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What people say...
"For me you help me open my eyes, my mind and soul..helped me to listen to my gut and body. You provide a magical process of transformation and creation." (Dani)
Vicki
​Yoga with Marie has taught me so much more than I could have hoped for. My practice improved and I feel fitter, healthier and more centred. Marie provides fantastic support and challenge. She is knowledgeable, kind, motivational and creative. I think what is also unique is this isn't just about doing challenging yoga poses but embarking on an individual journey with the support of a truly inspirational person. As a busy working mum I have managed to continue regular practice and I look forward to each session.
Anita
Marie took the time to explain why we were doing the poses as well as showing us how to do them. This and her encouragement to just accept where you are at with yoga has led me to continue. I am feeling the mental and physical benefits every day!
Jan
Menopausal and having sat at a desk for over 30 years, I knew I needed to make some changes in my life. I joined the Beginner’s Course and loved it. Marie checked in with me prior to the first class to discuss my health issues. In class she explains each step & I never felt out of my depth. Marie acknowledges that it’s hard to turn up to on your mat and encourages us all to overcome those mental challenges. I certainly didn’t anticipate the influence yoga would have.
Steve
Marie is an absolutely wonderful yoga teacher so kind and patient. She makes her sessions inspiring and joyful and gives helpful feedback to enable you to make progress. Marie is also loads of fun so the sessions are enjoyable at the same time as getting a great workout. This is not just a workout for the body as Marie regularly has pearls of wisdom to impart. Marie's yoga class gives me the best start to my day.
Dave
"Am I too old at the age of 68 to start yoga?" was my question to Marie. She replied "definitely NO." I began my journey." That was 2 years ago. Marie is an excellent teacher. Very clear with her demonstrations and instructions. Each lesson was set at a nice pace. Still going!
Hannah
I joined Marie's online yoga classes and they have really helped both with my fitness levels, as well as, mentally. As a teacher I often find work stressful. Marie's classes help me to focus my mind on the positives rather than the negatives. The breathing techniques I use everyday when I feel things may be getting a little too much. Saturday morning yoga is my escape after a busy week in work and I love it.
Jack
"I'd never done yoga before when I joined Marie's classes and it's been a great decision. Marie has been a brilliant and friendly teacher who has helped me do yoga moves I could never have pulled off. I chose to do yoga mainly because of it's mental health benefits and I feel it's improved a lot. Marie does a wonderful job at focusing on this. I would highly recommend her.
Clare
After completed a beginners yoga course with Marie, I'm completely hooked!Marie is full of encouragement, enthusiasm and her genuine warmth, kindness and knowledge is what makes her yoga classes so brilliant. I'm now doing yoga 6 days a week which is something I'd thought I'd never be able to achieve. Thank you Marie you are an inspiration!
Sarah
At first it was difficult to imagine how I would ever regain the flexibility lost through years of sitting at a desk or in a car on long work trips. I saw a difference almost immediately. I now try to do it three or four classes a week. I have less aches and pains, increased strength and flexibility and have learnt important breathing techniques that I find myself doing without thinking when I need to calm myself.
Ali
Morning yoga in particular has been a revelation to me - you lie on your mat and breathe deeply, knowing you've made the effort to get there. Once that deep breath is taken, you're reconnected; to your own body, to Marie's voice, to everything. She always says: "This is where the magic happens." She's with you each step, your guide through the next 40 mins. She knows exactly what you are experiencing and thinking. Magic!