Metta Tree Yoga

12/22/2025

New class time - Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00. This gentle class helps you feel better in your body, sleep better, reduce stress, and boost your immune system. We move our bodies in healthy ways and then move into restorative poses with Yoga Nidra. DM me to register.

Gift certificates available!

12/17/2025

"Restorative Yoga teaches us that slowing down is not a luxury. It is a profound way of waking up to our own lives." -JHL

Jai!

12/17/2025

Nothing has been ruined, and there is no such thing as failing... let go, in a moment, and begin again.

12/11/2025

Give the gift of ease, Peace, improved health, or simply feeling better in your body. Gift certificates can be used for yoga classes, Restorative yoga, Sound Healing, individual Yoga Therapy sessions (in person or online), or Couple’s Full Restorative sessions. DM me or e-mail mettatreeyoga@gmail.com to order. Credit cards, Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, cash accepted.

11/30/2025

Experience the therapeutic effects of singing bowls in my classes! It really is amazing. Sundays 10:00 - 11:30 Full Restorative with Sound or Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 Gentle Flow with Yoga Nidra. DM me to register.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘀: 𝗔 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀

Researchers investigated Tibetan Singing Bowls as a sound-based intervention. The goal was to determine whether the bowls’ vibrations and tones could measurably reduce stress and improve wellbeing. Singing Bowls are already popular in yoga, meditation, and holistic therapy, but scientific validation has been limited.

🥣 Why the study was conducted:
* To bridge the gap between traditional practice and scientific evidence.
* To assess whether Singing Bowl sessions could be recommended as a complementary therapy for stress management and emotional health.
* To provide therapists and practitioners with data-driven insights into the effectiveness of sound healing.

👩‍🔬 How the Study Was Conducted:
Participants attended structured Singing Bowl sessions. Researchers measured psychological outcomes (stress, mood, anxiety) using validated questionnaires. They also tracked physiological markers such as heart rate and blood pressure before and after sessions. A controlled design allowed comparison between Singing Bowl exposure and baseline conditions.

📊 Results of the Study:
• Significant reductions in stress and anxiety were observed after Singing Bowl sessions.
• Participants reported improved mood, relaxation, and sense of wellbeing.
• Physiological measures showed lower heart rate and blood pressure, indicating a calming effect on the nervous system.
• The effects were consistent across participants, suggesting broad applicability.

🌟 Key Takeaways for Therapists & Practitioners:
• Singing Bowl therapy can be integrated into yoga, meditation, counseling, and wellness retreats as a supportive practice.
• It offers a non-invasive, low-cost intervention for stress reduction.
• The study provides scientific backing for what many practitioners have observed anecdotally.
• Therapists can use Singing Bowls to enhance relaxation, emotional regulation, and client receptivity during sessions.
• While not a replacement for medical treatment, Singing Bowls can serve as a complementary modality in holistic care.

SOURCE: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422025000241𝗲

11/25/2025

Yoga Therapy for Low Back Pain - DM me to give it a try! See if it works for you.

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻

Chronic discogenic low back pain (CDLBP) is a major cause of disability worldwide, often resistant to conventional treatments. It is characterized by persistent back pain that originates from degeneration or damage in the intervertebral discs of the spine. Researchers from the Department of Orthopaedics at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, in collaboration with the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education, & Research in India, conducted a study to explore whether yoga therapy could serve as a safe, effective, and non-pharmacological intervention for patients suffering from CDLBP.

The primary goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga therapy in reducing pain intensity, improving functional ability, and enhancing quality of life in patients with CDLBP. Researchers aimed to provide quantitative evidence supporting yoga as a therapeutic option.

Study Design:
• Randomized controlled trial.
• 80 patients diagnosed with chronic discogenic low back pain.
• Yoga group (n=40). Received structured yoga therapy sessions.
• Control group (n=40). Received conventional physiotherapy exercises.
• 12 weeks of intervention.
• Assessments: Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS), disability (Oswestry Disability Index, ODI), and quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire).
• Measurements were taken before and after the intervention.

Results:
Participants who practiced yoga therapy experienced a substantial reduction in pain intensity, while those in the physiotherapy group saw more modest improvements. The yoga group showed a greater decrease in disability levels, meaning they were able to perform daily activities with more ease compared to the control group. Quality of life improved more significantly in the yoga group, with notable gains in both physical health and mental well-being.
Overall, yoga therapy proved to be more effective than conventional physiotherapy in addressing chronic discogenic low back pain.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12244673/

11/07/2025

By Anneke Sips When I entered nursing school in 1998, I also stepped into psychiatry—and, almost simultaneously, into yoga. Those early years were a strange kind of initiation: learning how to steady myself amid human crisis while finding ways to quiet my inner world, sense my body, and get a gent...

10/29/2025

✨ If you’re ready to stop ghosting your body...

My Free 5-Day Mini Series offers gentle, daily practices to help you reconnect without force or pressure.

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10/20/2025

Yoga Tuesdays at 5:30. This class incorpoates gentle movement and restorative poses to help calm you. Feel good in your body. Join me and check out my new studio (Photos to come).

09/27/2025

Restore your body and connect to your inner peace. Feel some ease. Full Restorative Yoga. Yoga Nidra. Crystal Bowls. Sundays 10:00 - 11:00. DM me to register. $40

09/08/2025

Yes, you deserve to feel better. I’m trained in yoga for cancer. Ask me about Yoga Therapy.

Discover the science behind Oncology Yoga and its proven benefits for cancer survivors. Backed by clinical research, Oncology Yoga improves fatigue, immunity, strength, and emotional well-being—making it a safe and effective tool for recovery and lifelong health.

09/02/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Tired? Looking for a way to take care of your body and mind? Or just feel better? Tuesdays 5:30 -6:30 Slow Flow with Yoga Nidra. That’s what this class is for. DM me to register. Show up as you are.