Yoga therapy is a holistic practice that supports health and healing. It uses breathing exercises and gentle movement. It aids in healing, provides relaxation, increases range of motion and enhances well-being. Yoga therapy is used for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing offers a variety of both on-going and special session yoga classes. Please visit the Classes & Events page for dates, times, and registration information.
Individual Yoga Therapy
Private sessions are beneficial to individuals looking to focus on learning the poses or those that prefer one on one attention. Yoga therapy can also help individuals facing health challenges manage their condition, reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Individual yoga therapy sessions are available by appointment in Red Wing and Cannon Falls. A yoga practice tailored to your unique physical, mental and emotional needs will be created for you to do at home. Please call Michele Hoffman, Certified Yoga Therapist at 651-385-3338 to schedule your sessions.
On-going classes:
Therapeutic Chair Yoga
Therapeutic chair yoga can provide many benefits for chronic health conditions such as cancer, osteoarthritis, diabetes, anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, hypertension, MS, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, GERD, and chronic back pain. Learn gentle yoga postures, relaxation techniques and breathing practices to help with the management of your condition.
Viniyoga for Health and Healing
Classes are small and individuals will learn how to adapt the practices to make them comfortable and effective for their health condition. The Viniyoga approach is therapeutic and breath-focused and is appropriate for people of all ages and abilities, including beginners.