Healing doesn’t always happen through words alone. Yoga Therapy offers a gentle, body-based approach to mental health care that supports emotional regulation, stress relief, and nervous system balance.
At Daybreak Counseling in Des Moines, Yoga Therapy is used with both children and adults as a therapeutic tool to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions are trauma-informed, accessible, and tailored to meet each client exactly where they are.
Yoga Therapy is a clinically informed practice that uses movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and body awareness to support mental health and emotional regulation. Unlike traditional yoga classes, Yoga Therapy is individualized and guided by therapeutic goals rather than physical performance.
This approach recognizes the deep connection between the body and mind and helps clients develop tools to manage stress, anxiety, trauma responses, and emotional overwhelm.
Yoga Therapy works by calming the nervous system and increasing awareness of internal states. Through intentional movement and breath, clients learn to notice stress patterns in the body and respond with greater control and self-compassion.
Over time, this practice can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic stress while supporting improved focus, emotional resilience, and overall well-being.
For children, Yoga Therapy is playful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Sessions often include movement, simple poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities designed to help children:
Yoga Therapy can be especially helpful for children navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or big emotions that feel hard to express verbally.
Adult Yoga Therapy focuses on restoring balance, reducing stress, and building resilience in daily life. Sessions are adapted to individual needs and may support adults who are experiencing:
No prior yoga experience or physical flexibility is required. The focus is on safety, comfort, and therapeutic benefit.
Yoga Therapy is guided by a licensed mental health professional or trained provider and is grounded in clinical goals. Movements are slow, intentional, and adaptable, with emphasis on choice, safety, and body autonomy.
At Daybreak, Yoga Therapy is trauma-informed, meaning clients are never pushed beyond their comfort and are always encouraged to move at their own pace.
At Daybreak Counseling in Des Moines, Yoga Therapy is often integrated with other therapeutic approaches such as talk therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Sessions are individualized, collaborative, and designed to complement each client’s overall treatment plan, whether Yoga Therapy is used as a primary service or a supportive addition to ongoing therapy.
Yoga Therapy sessions may include:
Gentle movement or posture work
Guided breathing exercises
Mindfulness and grounding techniques
Reflection and integration with daily life
Each session is adapted for age, ability, and therapeutic goals, ensuring a safe and supportive experience for both children and adults.
If you or your child are looking for a supportive, body-based approach to mental health care, Yoga Therapy may be a meaningful next step.
Contact Daybreak Counseling today to learn more about Yoga Therapy in Des Moines and how it can support children and adults on their healing journey.
