In this episode, Breathing Deeply founder Brandt Passalacqua speaks with Shelby Caffery, Breathing Deeply graduate about a 79 year old client who came in presenting knee & hip pain but revealed her real concern was severe depression that left her housebound and isolated.
After 21 sessions over one summer that had a special focus on meditation techniques, Shelby’s client was able to reclaim her life and her freedom. Tune in to hear her story.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - About Shelby's client suffering with depression
03:07 - What yoga therapy tools Shelby gave her client for depression
05:43 - The importance of meditation for Shelby's client
07:09 - How Shelby's client is doing now
09:52 - The power of chanting meditations for Shelby's client
Yoga therapy is a growing clinical field that helps people work with mental health challenges and chronic health conditions using evidence-informed yoga practices.
Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy School provides professional yoga therapy training programs designed to prepare you to work safely and effectively with real clients.
Our graduates are trained to work with:
• Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma
• Chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases
• Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions
• Fatigue, burnout, and complex long-term health challenges
Learn about professional yoga therapy training: https://breathingdeeply.com
If you're looking for yoga therapy for your own health, explore Breathing Deeply Wellness: Guided programs, practices, and support for mental health, chronic conditions, and long-term wellbeing. https://breathingdeeply.com/wellness
