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In Yoga Therapy Greece we combine the ancient yoga wisdom and the evidence informed practices suggested by research. Critically evaluating the latest and most robust research articles, we are happy to share a small summary of them hoping that you will find it interesting to read and a help to understand the effectiveness of yoga […]

Stress Stress affects every aspect of our body and brain and although its effects are partly mediated by powerful corticosteroid hormones that target the nervous system, its long-term effect is highly related with the explosion in Autoimmune as well as a big increase in Mental Health Conditions. What is Stress ? A stressor can be […]

Yoga therapy is the traditional personal way of yoga given by a highly knowledgeable yogi as a holistic way of self-care and well being. In our times, the field of yoga therapy is expanding fast due to the huge scientific evidence of the therapeutic effects of yoga, the increase of the chronic conditions and the need to […]

Yoga Therapy according to the IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) 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. While Yoga is an ancient practice of harmonizing the […]

Tai Chi for Parkinson Disease Parkinson disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that is prevalent in 1% of subjects 65 years of age or older, and an increasing appearance suggests that in 2020, there will be more than 40 million people in the world with movement disorders because of PD. 1 Its pathogenesis is […]

Evi Dimitriadou, presents the rehabilitation she undertook for 6 months and for four hours a day with a patient after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke have very similar rehabilitation guidelines we hope that this article can show you how much the clinical application of yoga therapy can help. Although research articles suggest that continued […]

Yoga Therapy is the design and learning of a personalized Yoga practice based on the needs and priorities of the person concerned. Yoga Therapy safely guides the change they want to make, reducing what they do not want (mental or physical pain) and acquiring what they need (strength, alignment, joy). Yoga Therapy is for people […]

The alignment of the foot and the distribution of weight on the foot affect the alignment and the flow of energy to the knees, hips, waist. The first joint that is directly affected by the feet and more specifically by the arches is the knees. At Yoga Therapy Greece we recognize the cause of the […]

Most knee problems are caused by a lack of alignment of the feet, ankles, knees and hips. In all cases we align our knees with mild yoga practices. We focus on strengthening the arches and ankles with small daily movements, on the stretching of hamstrings and of the abductors, and on the strengthening of the […]

The pelvis is reflected in our soles. The sitting bones are mirrored in the heels and the iliac bones on the big toe. When the heels come in and the fingers out, the abdomen weakens, the hips come closer while the abductors, hamstrings and hip flexors shorten / lock. The opposite also happens but less […]

The yoga therapy strategy depends on the patients’ condition, whether they need relief from pain, recovery or strengthening and alignment. Whatever the problem is in the lower back and based on the severity and physical condition of the patient. In yoga therapy: 1. We relieve with deep exhalation through the belly. The Vagus Nerve, the […]

By helping a person safely learn to contain his/her powerful sensations, emotions and impulses without becoming overwhelmed, it is the way of trauma. As they learn to feel in the absence of fear, trauma’s grip is loosened, and equilibrium is restored.  The awareness of bodily sensations is critical in changing functional and emotional states. That is why yoga nidra is so important. […]