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200 Debunking Common Myths About Yoga In Therapy | What Every Therapist Needs to Know: Episode By Chris McDonald
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200 Debunking Common Myths About Yoga In Therapy | What Every Therapist Needs to Know: Episode By Chris McDonald

Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga · Chris McDonald, LCMHCS

September 18, 202431m 40s

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Show Notes

In this episode, I will address the myths and misconceptions surrounding the integration of yoga into clinical therapy sessions. We will discuss the common belief that yoga is just about physical exercise and stretches and delve into its broader mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits. This episode will debunk myths such as requiring those practicing to be naturally flexible and its supposed religious connotations. We also discuss the evidence-based benefits of yoga, the ethical considerations for integrating it into therapy, and the importance of personal practice for therapists.

"You cannot be an effective teacher of yoga, even as a therapist, unless you are doing yoga. You must feel these practices. You must really be connected to your body, noticing sensations, and how they feel in your body, in order to be effective." - Chris McDonald

  • Debunking Common Myths
  • Yoga Beyond Physical Exercise
  • Yoga as a Spiritual Practice
  • Ethical Integration of Yoga in Therapy
  • Competence and Training for Therapists
  • Evidence-Based Benefits of Yoga

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