Wholesome Yoga Therapy & Acupuncture

20/11/2025

From building a healthier body and understanding specific health conditions or pain patterns, to cultivating inner balance, a regular self-care practice supports you on every level.

I offer specialised classes for individuals with mental health and physical conditions that may not be fully addressed in a general class setting. These sessions are designed to empower you with targeted tools, helping you take an active and independent role in your own well-being.

All classes are spine-safe, functional, and accessible, providing physical and emotional support through ongoing health challenges. They create space for exploration, understanding, and personalised guidance, helping you move through plateaus and deepen your practice.

Classes are equally valuable for those without any health concerns who seek more depth, intention, support, and an enriching experience.

My classes emphasise:
*Spine and joint health
*Mental and emotional well-being
*Nervous system balance
*Stress management and pain relief

Visit my website at www.yogatherapy.co.za for more info.

20/11/2025

Reminder that boundaries don’t always have to be grand, dramatic statements. They can be subtle, consistent ‘micro boundaries’ that constantly safeguard your mental space.

17/11/2025

Occipital Neuralgia: The Hidden Cause of Your Head and Neck Pain 😣✨

Occipital neuralgia is a condition where the nerves at the back of your head become irritated or compressed. These nerves, called the occipital nerves, run from the upper neck to the scalp. When they get irritated, they can trigger sharp, shooting, or throbbing pain that can feel like migraines.

Common symptoms include:
👉 Sudden electric like pain at the back of your head
👉 Tenderness in your neck or scalp
👉 Pain that spreads to your forehead or behind your eyes
👉 Light sensitivity or discomfort when you turn your head

What causes it?
It often comes from tight neck muscles, poor posture, long hours on the phone or laptop, stress, or even previous injuries. When the muscles at the base of the skull tighten, they can put pressure on the occipital nerves.

Simple ways to relieve it:
✔ Gentle neck stretches
✔ Heat therapy
✔ Improving posture during work or phone use
✔ Massage around the upper neck and skull base
✔ Short breaks during long sitting hours

Understanding this condition allows you to manage your symptoms early and prevent flare ups. Your neck and nerves will thank you later 🙌💆‍♂️💆‍♀️

17/11/2025

Treating insomnia with yoga therapy and auricular acupuncture🥰

😴INSOMNIA🫩 is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving good-quality sleep. This can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability, trouble concentrating, and even cause physical symptoms. Insomnia can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic).

Insomnia, sleep disturbances, or even difficulty resting when given the opportunity can be triggered by:
🥱Physical, mental, and emotional stress
🥱Anxiety, depression, or an overactive mind
🥱Trauma and PTSD
🥱Fatigue or burnout
🥱Poor sleeping habits and sleep hygiene
🥱Overcommitments or disruptions in your routine
🥱Certain medications
🥱Stimulants and substances such as caffeine, sugar, ni****ne, and alcohol
🥱Underlying medical conditions or injuries that cause pain or inflammation
🥱Asthma or sleep apnea
🥱Unresolved emotions such as guilt, anger, fear, etc.
🥱Fluctuations in hormones
🥱Lifestyle issues such as eating too late at night, not winding down before bed, or irregular sleep schedules

Through a holistic approach, we can treat insomnia and poor sleep quality caused by pain, stress, and psychological conditions with restorative practices such as therapeutic yoga, meditation, yogic relaxation therapy, and auricular acupuncture.

These therapies can be combined or used as a stand-alone treatment. Visit www.yogatherapy.co.za for more info.

14/11/2025

Some gifts available in studio 🧡 Grab it while stocks last. Delivery can be arranged.

Yoga-themed handmade Hamsa pillows 😍
Essential oil rollers🤤
Eye pillows😴
Yoga + Pilates grip socks 🧦
Ladies wear🧥
Paulo Coelho guided journals✍️

13/11/2025

A passive leg stretch uses an external force (in this case, a strap and gravity) to move the leg into a stretch position, rather than relying on your own muscles to push into it. In this variation, we lengthen the hamstrings and calf muscles by looping the strap around the foot and upper back to keep the leg in place, giving our arms a rest without having to hold or pull on the strap, and allowing ourselves to relax into the pose - making it more 'yin'. Over time, we can improve flexibility without strain.

Passive leg stretches can;
🦵reduce muscle tension
🦵lower stress
🦵aid recovery
🦵ease stiffness
🦵encourage deep relaxation by calming the nervous system
🦵improve circulation
🦵reduce hip/back pain
🦵relieve tension from sitting or poor posture

It is ideal for post-workout cool-downs and a great option for those with limited mobility.

13/11/2025

Sometimes, the best answer is silence.

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

It’s time to let go of the myths! Both Nervous System Regulation and Optimism are NOT about being “calm all the time” or “eliminating stress.” They are active, flexible skills we build every single day.

12/11/2025

Mid-week restorative yoga and some inspiration ✨️😍🧘🏻‍♀️

11/11/2025