Teen yoga therapy
Teen yoga therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for teens struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional therapy, or even to compliment your teen’s individual therapy, yoga therapy is a great option. Yoga can help your teen learn how to cope with stress and anxiety in a healthy way, while also improving impulse control. In addition to yoga therapy, Key Healthcare also offers residential treatment for adolescents for a more comprehensive approach to recovery.
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What is Yoga Therapy?
Teen yoga therapy is the use of yoga to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Yoga therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions in teenagers, including addiction, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. Yoga therapy is based on the belief that the body and mind are interconnected. When one is out of balance, it can lead to physical and emotional problems. Yoga therapy aims to restore balance by teaching people how to connect with their bodies and breath.
Yoga therapy is not just about doing yoga poses. It also includes breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Yoga therapists tailor yoga programs to meet the needs of each individual client.
How Does Yoga Therapy for Teens Work?
Teen yoga therapy involves a combination of poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and mediation. Yoga poses, or asanas, can help improve strength and flexibility. Deep breathing exercises, or pranayama, can help control anxiety and promote relaxation. Lastly, mindfulness meditation can help focus the mind and improve impulse control.
Yoga therapists use a variety of techniques to help their clients. They may use props to help with alignment or to make a pose more accessible. They may also use music, aromatherapy, or massage.
Support Your Teen’s Mental Health Through Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy provides teens with a calming, body-centered approach to enhancing emotional balance and mental well-being. Through guided movement and mindfulness practices, adolescents learn to reduce stress, regulate emotions, and reconnect with themselves. Contact us today to see how yoga therapy can be a valuable part of your teen’s healing journey.
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Benefits of Teen Yoga Therapy
Holistic therapies like yoga offer a wide variety of benefits for teenagers who are struggling with their mental health and co-occurring substance abuse. These benefits include:
Reduced Stress and Relaxation
Yoga helps the brain release dopamine which promotes relaxation.
Improved Impulse Control
By promoting mindfulness, yoga can help teens take the time to think before making decisions.
Improved Brain Development
Yoga can help the brain form new connections, strengthening attention and awareness.
Improved Focus and Concentration
Yoga takes balance and control which requires focus. This is a transferable skill in the real world.
Increased Self-esteem
Physical movement, like yoga, can help teens feel better about themselves and boost confidence.
Improved Sleep
Yoga lowers stress level leading to better sleep which is vital in mental health and addiction recovery.
Our goal in developing Key Healthcare was to create programs that gave teens the guidance they needed to draw on their strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling happy lives. Based on our own experiences, we believe that everyone has the ability to change if given the proper structure and connection
Ryan Blivas & Evan Powell
Founders of Key Healthcare
Teen Yoga Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
Key Healthcare provides yoga therapy as a part of our teen treatment programs. Teens will participate in this holistic therapy, alongside their individual and group therapy sessions, to support their recovery progress.
To learn more about our intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and extended care programs, contact us today.
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Elnaz Mayeh PhD, LMFT
As Executive Director, Dr. Mayeh is dedicated to maintaining Key Healthcare’s reputation as a premier adolescent treatment center, fostering a stable and supportive environment for both clients and staff. Her leadership focuses on clinical integrity, staff development, and creating a culture of compassion and growth.