Your Certified Yoga Therapist
Patricia Barnes MS, OT, C-IAYT
I started practicing yoga in the 1970s, teaching myself from books since yoga teachers were not as accessible back then. That experience influenced my belief that yoga should be accessible to people of all ages and abilities. In 2003 I completed a 200- hour yoga teacher training from the Yoga Center of Columbia, and I became registered with Yoga Alliance. In 2011 I completed a 300- hour Therapeutic Yoga teacher training through yama studio in Baltimore. I presented at The Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) sponsored by the International Association of Yoga Therapists in June of 2016 and 2017. In 2016 I also attained certification as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists, C-IAYT. I earned a certificate in Mindfulness Meditation as well. There is a growing body of evidence to support the benefits of yoga and meditation for all types of conditions, from arthritis to back and neck pain, cancer, neurological disorders, depression, anxiety and trauma. My experience in working with yoga therapy clients individually and in small group classes has confirmed what the research has demonstrated. As I have experienced the transformative benefits of yoga therapy for myself, I have witnessed them in my clients as well! I have found the whole-person approach of yoga therapy truly rewarding in establishing trusting collaborative relationships with my clients, empowering them to utilize the tools and practices of yoga to experience the benefits. I am a licensed Occupational Therapist as well, with over 30 years of experience working primarily with aging clients. My special interest in healthy aging and chronic conditions expresses itself through the disciplines of occupational therapy and yoga therapy, and lends itself to the integrative health model of practice. My other interests include organic gardening, plant-based diet and cooking, hiking and biking, and music. I thoroughly enjoy living the yogic lifestyle, and I invite you to join me!
Memberships
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
Features
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I am a Certified Yoga Therapist specializing in healthy aging, chronic conditions, pain and stress management. I offer private yoga therapy and therapeutic yoga. My experience includes arthritis, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, pain and stress management, anxiety and depression, and caregiver support. As recovery from Covid-19 is an emerging area of need, I offer yoga therapy for this condition. I emphasize preventive and and integrative health practices in presentations, workshops and retreats as well as in private yoga therapy sessions. My offerings include restorative, yin, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra as well as modified active yoga practices. My background includes Iyengar and Integral Yoga, and Ayurveda. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to discuss your concerns!
