At Health and Wellness Professionals, our yoga offerings are more than movement—they’re a trauma-informed, embodied approach to healing. Guided by clinicians trained in yoga for mental health, our sessions are grounded in science, shaped by intuition, and designed to gently support your nervous system. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, or past trauma, this integrated service helps bring you back to yourself—one breath at a time.
HWP brings together experts in mind, body, and soul care. Discover the full range of benefits.
Our bodies hold stories—sometimes louder than words can tell.
For many, traditional talk therapy alone isn’t enough. Emotional wounds can live in the body, influencing how we respond to stress, relationships, and the world around us.
Yoga, practiced with trauma awareness and clinical care, offers a path toward healing that goes beyond conversation. It teaches you how to tune in, regulate, and rebuild trust with your body. At HWP, we honour this connection. Our clinicians blend yoga and mental health expertise to help you restore balance, feel safer in your body, and access a deeper level of healing—uniquely tailored to you.
Sourced from the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine and Harvard Health Publishing
Yoga is more than just movement. It’s a practice of presence that brings balance to body, mind, and soul. At HWP, we offer yoga not as a trend, but as a therapeutic tool grounded in science and supportive of your holistic well-being.
Improved Mental Health
Yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s natural rest-and-repair mode. This helps reduce anxiety, stabilize mood, and promote emotional regulation. Over time, regular practice has been shown to increase serotonin and reduce cortisol, supporting both mental clarity and resilience. Here’s how yoga can support your mental well-being:
Physical Strength and Flexibility
Yoga builds strength and enhances flexibility at your own pace. Even gentle postures improve circulation, muscle tone, and joint health. Research shows it can also support healthy blood pressure, heart rate, and metabolic balance—especially important for those managing chronic conditions.
Boosted Immune Function
Practices like breathwork (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana) help reduce inflammation and regulate immune response. Studies show that yoga positively influences neurotransmitters, hormones, and immune markers, making it a powerful ally in preventive health.
Better Sleep, Energy, and Body Awareness
Yoga improves sleep quality and reduces fatigue. It also helps you become more attuned to your body’s signals—an awareness that often leads to healthier daily choices, from mindful eating to improved posture and breath.
Accessible for All Bodies
Our yoga offerings are designed with your individual needs in mind. Whether you're new to yoga, recovering from injury, or looking to deepen your practice, our instructors meet you where you are.
Begin your journey back to balance
Yoga at HWP is part of our integrative approach to healing. Combine your practice with counselling, nutrition, or Reiki for support that meets you on every level—body, mind, and soul.
"I’m not flexible at all—is this really for me?"
Absolutely. Flexibility is not a requirement—presence is. Our classes are for every body, and we offer gentle, adaptable movement designed to reconnect you to yourself, not twist you into a pose.
“Will I be expected to do intense poses or perform well?”
Not at all. Our sessions are slow, gentle, and guided by what feels right for your body. This isn’t about flexibility or perfection—it’s about presence, safety, and self-trust.
“What if I’ve experienced trauma or feel disconnected from my body?”
You’re not alone. Many who join us feel the same. Our approach is rooted in compassion and sensitivity to trauma. We’ll move at your pace, with options to pause, rest, or opt out whenever needed.
“How do I know this is right for me?”
If you’ve been curious about body-based healing or feel like talk therapy alone hasn’t reached everything, this could be the gentle shift you need. We're here to explore it with you.
"I’m healing from burnout. What if even gentle movement feels like too much?"
That’s okay. We meet you where you are. Even resting on the mat and breathing with others can be enough. You’ll never be pushed—you’ll be supported in listening to what your body truly needs.
Let your body become a partner in your healing journey.
Book a session with us and experience how trauma-informed yoga—supported by licensed mental health professionals—can help you reconnect, rebalance, and begin again.
At HWP, we understand that the body holds wisdom that words sometimes cannot reach. Our yoga and nutrition services blend clinical expertise with holistic healing—helping you regulate your nervous system, fuel your mind, and reconnect with your body's innate strength.
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What type of yoga do you offer?
Our classes are rooted in mindfulness and accessibility. We focus on gentle, trauma-informed practices that support nervous system regulation, embodiment, and presence—no experience or flexibility required.
Is yoga at HWP physically intense?
Not at all. Our yoga is designed to help you tune into your body, not push past its limits. Whether you're recovering from burnout, managing stress, or seeking connection, you’re welcome here.
What do I need for a session?
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and getting your mat ready.
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