Therapist and Yoga practitioner.
Christina Sieren, LCSW provides a dynamic and integrative approach that individually customizes each service to the specific needs of each client.
Creating a Daily Practice
Some suggest that it takes 21 days for a habit to form, while others recommend that it's more like 66 days. Some argue that it takes longer.
Regardless of the exact number of days, I would argue that if something becomes a daily practice, then it's more likely to stick.
Especially when the benefits are profound.
One of the utmost important aspects of any individualized plan is supporting clients to create a daily ritual and sacred space to implement the many yogic skills.
We can’t pour from an empty cup
Self-care is an ever-present concept.
Take care of yourself first; then support others.
We’ve also heard of the MANY ways to reduce stress, as well as the benefits of self-care.
Maybe you’ve tried different practices and some stuck, while others faded.
So why isn’t self-care a regular practice for most of us?
Time seems to be a culprit
I know it’s important, but I just don’t have the time
We live in a world that operates at a fast pace and the idea of carving out 20-minutes a day (or more) for ourselves isn’t always a priority, no matter how critical we know self-care can be.
Through my own practice, and through providing a framework for how yoga can meet the self-care needs of clients, I've become aware of how sensitive yoga for mood management is to the needs of every client.
Many of the yogic tools can be conducted in as little as 5 minutes and provide the foundation for each client to develop a self-care regimen that extends beyond a one-chunk timeframe and encourages ongoing self-care throughout the day.
“What is appealing to me about Christina’s yoga-based service is the special attention she gives to the emotional and mental benefits of yoga practices. The focus of not only the physical healing but emotional healing is unique and gives a sense of comfort and compassion to her clients.
Christina provides the tools through her yoga-based practices to help individuals care for themselves inside and out so they can tackle the world.”
E.F., Entrepreneur and Mother of 2.
Individual Plans IncludeAn assessment and treatment plan outlining reported needs and concerns.
Yoga-based skills that can meet the identified needs and concerns.
handouts with pictures detailing yoga-based practices.
audio recordings of the practices rehearsed in sessions.
Who Can Benefit Professionals needing a supplemental service for their clients
With these referrals, I am providing yoga-based practices that are supplemental to an already provided treatment or service. I am NOT providing talk therapy or clinical interventions as a Licensed Psychotherapist.
Individuals Already Connected with outside professionals
Clients who are already connected with a professional seeking hands-on and easy to implement yoga for mood management services.
Individuals interested in Yoga
Anyone wanting to learn more about yoga and how to implement time sensitive, take-with-you anywhere, simple yoga practices.
If you’d like to refer a client or are individually seeking yoga services, you can contact me here, or schedule a free 30-minute consultation here.
Yoga Tools and PracticesSANKALPA (INTENTION)
PRANAYAMA (BREATHING)
ASANA (POSTURE)
MANTRA (SOUND)
BHAVANA (VISUALIZATION)
MUDRAS (HAND GESTURES)
MEDITATIONS
How are individual plans different from a yoga class?Individual plans are provided one-on-one; not in a larger class environment.
Individual plans are specific to the individual’s needs and the yoga practices target these specific areas of need.
In a yoga class, generally the focus is on breath work and postures versus a broader step-by-step integrative approach that teaches you how to move the energy in your body.
Because individual plans integrate different yoga practices, it is easy to transfer these tools into real life situations.
Written hand-outs and audio recordings are provided to take home.
Individual plans allow for talking and on-the-spot questions during session(s).
Individual plans provide after-hour access to me as their Yoga Practitioner.