Recorded Workshop: Yoga Therapy for Anxiety

Description

Monthly Anxiety Course: Online Yoga Therapy for Stress and Emotional Wellbeing

Part of our monthly series in collaboration with the College of Medicine and Integrated Health

Experience the Benefits of Yoga Therapy for Anxiety

Join Heather Mason, world leader in yoga therapy for anxiety and emotional well-being, for a powerful 1 hour session session exploring how yoga can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and foster emotional resilience.

• On-Demand Anxiety Workshop: Yoga Therapy for Stress and Emotional Wellbeing

  Access a recorded 1-hour session with Heather Mason, a world leader in yoga therapy for anxiety and emotional wellbeing. This workshop introduces practical yoga therapy tools to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and support emotional resilience.

  Recorded Workshop (£5)
  Receive instant access to the full session recording plus an audio-only version.
  Please note: The live Q&A is not included in the recording, as it may have contained personal information.

Why Yoga Therapy?

At The Minded Institute, we draw on the teachings of TKV Desikachar to describe yoga therapy as:

“A self-empowering process, where the care-seeker, with the help of the Yoga therapist, implements a personalised and evolving Yoga practice… addressing illness in a multi-dimensional manner…”

Yoga therapy goes far beyond physical movement. By integrating breath, body, and awareness, it helps regulate the nervous system and promote healing on emotional, cognitive, and physiological levels.

Evidence increasingly supports its role in reducing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm, making it a valuable addition to both personal well-being and mental health care. For more on anxiety and its symptoms, see the NHS overview on anxiety, or the National Institute of Mental Health’s.

What You’ll Learn

• Foundational Yoga Techniques: Learn simple yet effective yoga practices that help regulate your nervous system and reduce stress. These techniques are designed to be accessible for all levels, whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner.

• Neuroscience Behind Yoga Therapy: Heather will share key insights from the latest research in neuroscience, helping you understand how yoga directly impacts mental health. You’ll gain a deeper, embodied understanding of how yoga influences your brain and nervous system.

• Practical Tools for Everyday Life: Walk away with practical, easy-to-apply tools you can integrate into your daily routine to manage anxiety and foster a sense of calm and balance.

• Accessible Options for All Bodies: Experience how chair-based adaptations, guided by Liz Oppedijk, make therapeutic yoga practices inclusive and effective for individuals with limited mobility or those seeking gentler movement.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to reduce stress, improve mental health, and explore how yoga therapy can play a vital role in overall wellness. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety or simply curious about how yoga can improve your mental and emotional well-being, this session will offer valuable insights and practices for all.

Why Attend This Free Anxiety Course?

• Expert Guidance: Heather Mason’s unparalleled experience and global recognition in yoga therapy for anxiety will guide you through this session. Her expertise ensures you receive high-quality, evidence-based insights and practices.

• Science-Backed Practices: The integration of neuroscience with yoga therapy is at the forefront of mental health care today. In this workshop, you’ll discover how yoga can be a powerful tool for rewiring your nervous system and alleviating the symptoms of anxiety.

• Practical Application: This isn’t just theory – you’ll leave with tangible practices you can start using right away to calm your mind, ease stress, and build emotional resilience.

If this workshop inspires you to deepen your learning, we offer a wide range of CPD courses in yoga therapy for mental health, physical health, and specialist populations.

You can also explore our in-depth, IAYT-accredited Professional Yoga Therapy Diploma, which provides comprehensive training for those wishing to become certified yoga therapists.

We’re also delighted to be joined by Liz Oppedijk, a world leader in accessible yoga and long-time Minded collaborator. During the session, Liz will mirror Heather’s practice with gentle, chair-based adaptations, making the workshop fully accessible for those with limited mobility or anyone who prefers a seated option. Liz leads our Accessible Chair Yoga Teacher Training – Part 1 and Part 2, ideal for yoga professionals looking to expand their skills in inclusive, therapeutic practice.

This workshop is part of a monthly series in collaboration with the College of Medicine and Integrated Health. Each session is available live and recorded, giving you the flexibility to choose how and when to engage.

• Live attendance is free and includes access to the full session in real time, along with an exclusive 30-minute Q&A with Heather.

• Prefer to watch at your own pace? Purchase the recording for just £5 to receive both the video and audio-only versions, plus the live session link in case you’d still like to attend. (Please note: the Q&A portion is not included in the recording.)

• You can also pre-order recordings for upcoming sessions or access past recordings for around one month after each live event, so it’s easy to catch up or revisit practices at your convenience.

Choose your preferred option at checkout and take the first step in experiencing how yoga therapy can calm the mind, ease stress, and support mental health.