Yoga

Whether you’re feeling stressed, want to strengthen your mind and body, or need help managing a mental health condition, consider yoga at Healing Moon in Northfield, New Jersey. Paulina Gastelum, LCSW, offers one-on-one yoga sessions to help you heal from past trauma or ease stress, anxiety, and other common mental health concerns. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is yoga?

Yoga is a relaxation technique and exercise that helps strengthen your body and mind, while enhancing flexibility and balance. 

While it began as a spiritual practice, yoga is now a popular way to support optimal physical and mental well-being. It’s also a highly effective way to ease stress.

What do you do during yoga?

Yoga combines breathing techniques with physical postures and meditation exercises. Numerous styles exist, ranging from simple poses to more physically demanding movements. Paulina creates personalized yoga sessions that match your needs and goals. 

What are the benefits of yoga?

Yoga may offer an array of physical and mental health benefits, including:

• Stress management
• Improved balance, strength, and flexibility
• Reduced physical pain, including head, neck, and back discomfort
• Enhanced general wellness
• Better sleep
• Improved emotional health
• Healthy weight management
• Reduced anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Lower risk of substance use disorder (SUD)
• Chronic disease management
• Mood improvements
• Relaxation
• More energy

Yoga, as well as Reiki, can complement traditional mental health treatments like medications and counseling. These relaxation techniques can help you recover from past trauma, including domestic violence and sexual abuse. 

Which type of yoga is right for me?

At Healing Moon, Paulina meets with you to complete a mental health evaluation using DSM-5 criteria. She evaluates your moods, emotions, behaviors, and thoughts and asks about stressors or past trauma.

Paulina also determines which type of yoga is best suited for you. This will depend on your:

• Physical fitness level
• Lifestyle
• Health history
• Preferences

She customizes a plan offering the most effective outcome. 

What can I expect during yoga sessions?

During one-on-one yoga sessions led by Paulina, you’ll complete deep breathing exercises, stretching, and strengthening poses that ease stress and allow you to fully relax. 

In addition to yoga and Reiki, Healing Moon also offers therapy sessions that may include:

• Trauma-informed care
• Mindfulness-based therapy
• Individual therapy
• Anger management

Healing Moon takes a holistic approach to treating mental health conditions, allowing you to feel better physically and emotionally.

You can complete yoga weekly or as needed based on your schedule, specific needs, and desired outcome. Paulina follows up to ensure effective results and a better quality of life.

Schedule yoga sessions at Healing Moon by calling the office or booking an appointment with Paulina online today.