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PRANA Therapeutic Yoga
at Newtown Wellness Collective

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Balance for Whole
Wellness

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Our therapeutic yoga approach:

  • Makes this your practice

  • Cultivates deeper alignment with yourself

  • Focuses on nervous system regulation

  • Aims to increase your vital life force energy (prana)

  • Blends yoga philosophy for whole-wellness across body, mind, energy, spirit 

  • Offered as classes or 1:1 personalized sessions

 

In all classes and sessions, we teach as trauma-informed, and we guide for personal choice, self-discovery, inner-wisdom, mind-body-breath-energy awareness and seeking balance from within.​

*Therapeutic Yoga complements, but does not replace traditional therapy - see FAQ below

Our Live Weekly Schedule

Explore Our Yoga Classes

Meet Our Instructors

All our yoga classes are taught from a trauma-informed perspective and therapeutic in nature to promote self-efficacy and wellbeing.  We practice body awareness & mindful movement, encouraging students to meet themselves where they are, with compassion and loving acceptance.

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Elaine Gallas

Director of PRANA Yoga Studio, 

Somatic Psychotherapist, RYT 200

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Jen Rizza

Founder of NWC, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, RYT 500, Restorative

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Sheryl Fatse

Master Practitioner of Somatic Movement and Yoga Nidra

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Victoria Pekhnik

300 Hr Kundalini Yoga Teacher, LMFT

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Kate Petty

Certified 300 Hr Yoga Teacher: Hatha, Vinyasa, Stretch

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Ursula Diaber

Certified Grief Yoga Instructor,

RYT 200

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Tanya DeJesus

Certified 500 Hr Yoga Teacher:

Restorative & Yin

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Steph Barnes

Certified 200 Hr Yoga Teacher:

Baptiste & Warm Vinyasa

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Samantha Bassett

Certified Yoga Teacher, Movement Coach, Move 2B Well, LPC, CCTP

FAQs

How is this different than regular yoga?

Many standard yoga classes focus on the body-mind union, emphasizing the physical movement (asana), and touching on breath and relaxation through savasana. At PRANA Therapeutic Yoga, we come closer to the origins of yoga, stepping more deeply into practices that nurture your whole wellness across the dimensions of body, mind, emotions, energy and spirituality (and with a little bit of science!).

Is there still yoga?

Yes! Though in therapeutic yoga, you focus on listening to your body's wisdom, to honing this relationship, and moving in the way that feels best for you. The movements are often gentler and invite inquiry. There's no 'right way' to do therapeutic yoga.

What can I expect in a class?

What else is there?

All our therapeutic yoga classes start by establishing autonomy, recognizing that the entire class is an invitation, intended to land in the way that best supports YOU. You can expect some guided meditation, space for observing your experience, gentle movement, breath awareness, invitation to awaken self-compassion, and for the practices to feel supportive rather than directive.

Mindfulness. Meditation. Reflection. Breathwork. Through yoga therapeutics, there's emphasis on bringing balance to mind, body, energy, emotions and opening to greater connection and compassion for yourself (and others).

Is this therapy?

Therapeutic yoga complements but does not replace traditional therapy. To promote a therapeutic effect that contributes to a sense of well-being, we incorporate a blend of somatic work, nervous system regulation tools, yoga philosophy, breath & energy practices to increase therapeutic self-efficacy and wellbeing through yoga.

What is a 1:1 session like?

This is a personalized practice tailored to your unique needs, designed to meet your physical abilities, and your goals from working in an individualized setting.

What is Yoga Therapy?

This is an emerging field of yoga that uses yoga practices such as meditation, yoga poses, breath awareness, visualization and mindful discovery to address imbalances that block optimal health at the physical (illness & pain), energetic (vitality), mental (habits), emotional (beliefs) and spiritual (existential) levels. Our founder, Jen Rizza, is currently completing studies for certification in Yoga Therapy.

What styles of yoga do you offer?

All practices are customized to meet you in your ability and skill level. We have classes that range from gentle/beginner style practices to more advanced flow vinyasa style. We also offer more relaxing styles such as restorative, yin, somatic yoga, yoga nidra and meditation-style Kundalini. Explore our yoga series as well, with varying themes from healthy aging to menopause to cultivating a yoga lifestyle.

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