Counseling Services in Kalamazoo, MI

Yoga Mindset Coaching (YMC)

Provider:

Christine Seburg

Do you ever feel like conflicting parts of you pull you in opposite directions? Do you yearn to expand your compassion toward yourself and those around you? Is the echoing call of curiosity inviting you to take a deep dive within?

Yoga mindset coaching (YMC) is an approach that facilitates clients in developing a more profound clarity of their complex inner workings by increasing their access to a calm, steadfast, and clear seat of consciousness. Based on Internal Family Systems theory and somatic experiencing, this approach creates a bridge to help support clients in a better understanding of themselves and making life-affirming choices to promote harmony. This process also allows clients to move through nervous system disturbances or imbalances by linking many of the pillars of yoga with cognitive therapy techniques.

In a YMC session, one can expect to have space to dive further inward to explore the workings of themself that influence their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors. The latter part of the session includes aspects of yoga practice that are explored to aid in solidifying the exploration process. These can consist of breathwork, asanas, and meditation. Clients interested in exploring this intervention are encouraged to call to schedule a brief phone consultation to assess goals and explore any additional questions.

For details, you may check this website: https://www.yogamindsetcoaching.com.

Breathing Techniques

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The process of breathing is, in a manner, the core of life itself. Without it, we cannot be alive. The breath connects body and mind, is a tool for relaxation, an anchor for meditation, and the basis for voice and singing- emotional and verbal expression. It is also an important cleansing tool. Increased consciousness and efficiency with the breathing process can be a tool for both self-knowledge and healing.

Body Movements/Stretches That Open up Space for Breathing in the Body
Teaching of Deep Breathing
Breathing With Imagery and Relaxation
Basic Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Techniques)

Relaxation and Meditation Training

Providers:

There are a variety of forms of meditation and relaxation techniques.

Some of these techniques are progressive muscular relaxation, breathing meditation, autogenic training, and guided imagery. Each of these techniques can be effective for people. Some techniques are more suited for certain circumstances, such as insomnia, test-taking stress, etc.

Techniques can be personally prescribed for individuals.