Teen Yoga Therapy

Teen yoga therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for teens struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional therapy, or even to compliment your teen’s individual therapy, yoga therapy is a great option. Yoga can help your teen learn how to cope with stress and anxiety in a healthy way, while also improving impulse control. In addition to yoga therapy, Key Healthcare also offers residential treatment for adolescents for a more comprehensive approach to recovery.

Understanding Teen Yoga Therapy

What is Yoga Therapy?

Teen yoga therapy is the use of yoga to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Yoga therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions in teenagers, including addiction, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. Yoga therapy is based on the belief that the body and mind are interconnected. When one is out of balance, it can lead to physical and emotional problems. Yoga therapy aims to restore balance by teaching people how to connect with their bodies and breath.
Yoga therapy is not just about doing yoga poses. It also includes breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Yoga therapists tailor yoga programs to meet the needs of each individual client.
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A teenage girl practicing yoga therapy outdoors at Key Healthcare

What to Expect in Teen Surf Therapy

How Does Yoga Therapy for Teens Work?

Teen yoga therapy involves a combination of poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and mediation. Yoga poses, or asanas, can help improve strength and flexibility. Deep breathing exercises, or pranayama, can help control anxiety and promote relaxation. Lastly, mindfulness meditation can help focus the mind and improve impulse control.
Yoga therapists use a variety of techniques to help their clients. They may use props to help with alignment or to make a pose more accessible. They may also use music, aromatherapy, or massage.

Teenage Yoga Therapy Benefits

Benefits of Teen Yoga Therapy

Holistic therapies like yoga offer a wide variety of benefits for teenagers who are struggling with their mental health and co-occurring substance abuse. These benefits include:
Support for Emotional Distress

REDUCED STRESS AND RELAXATION

Yoga helps the brain release dopamine which promotes relaxation.

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IMPROVED IMPULSE CONTROL

By promoting mindfulness, yoga can help teens take the time to think before making decisions.

Teen engaged in art therapy, part of Key Healthcare's extended care for comprehensive recovery

IMPROVED BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

Yoga can help the brain form new connections, strengthening attention and awareness.

Supportive environment for LGBTQ+ teens dealing with mental health issues

IMPROVED FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION

Yoga takes balance and control which requires focus. This is a transferable skill in the real world.

Teens in a supportive LGBTQ+ group therapy session, promoting mental health and inclusion

INCREASED SELF-ESTEEM

Physical movement, like yoga, can help teens feel better about themselves and boost confidence.

A teenager participating in a yoga session, learning balance and mindfulness

IMPROVED SLEEP

Yoga lowers stress level leading to better sleep which is vital in mental health and addiction recovery.

Teen Yoga Therapy by Key Healthcare

Teen Yoga Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

Key Healthcare provides yoga therapy as a part of our teen treatment programs. Teens will participate in this holistic therapy, alongside their individual and group therapy sessions, to support their recovery progress. To learn more about our intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and extended care programs, contact us today.
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