Therapy Program - The Yoga Barn

The Yoga Therapy Program at The Yoga Barn is one of a kind, offering group classes, therapeutic workshops, and private yoga therapy sessions. We network with local orthopedists, rheumatologists, pain specialists, acupuncturists, chiropractors and licensed massage therapists. Many of our clientele come to us by referral from their physicians. We are recognized for our knowledgeable and experienced staff, adherence to safety and capacity to adapt yoga practice for each individual's needs.

Our weekly classes are specially adapted for people who need a little slower pace and extra TLC. These classes are beneficial for people living with auto-immune disorders such as: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and HIV. They are also supportive for those recovering from structural challenges such as chronic back and neck pain, joint restrictions and scoliosis. The group atmosphere is encouraging, as students are taught deep relaxation techniques, breathing to reduce stress, and simple movements to alleviate pain and tension.

Individual sessions are an opportunity to work one on one with a Certified Therapist. In the course of a session a sequence will be prescribed incorporating breath, movement and simple meditation, as your situation warrants. Sequences are written out by the therapist, so you leave with your own personal yoga practice in hand, specifically oriented to support your healing process. Each therapist will discuss your recommended treatment protocol at the initial consultation.

Please check our schedule for exact times and locations of Therapeutic Classes. Each class is an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and half long. Therapeutic passes are available. Instructors prefer to speak with new therapeutic students prior to registering. Please contact us for a phone consultation if you feel Therapeutic Yoga could be right for you: 425.427.0038.

For testimonials and to view video interviews with Robin regarding Therapeutic classes and individual sessions, please visit the Essential Yoga Therapy web site.

Please take a moment to fill out our intake form to bring with you to your first visit to the Yoga Barn.

You can download it here.

Meet our Yoga Therapy Staff:

Lulu Peelle, CYT Lulu Peelle, AVI Certified Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor has been teaching yoga since 2002, specializing in yoga therapy for the past 4 years. As an AWC, Lulu brings a strong foundation in ayurveda to her yoga practice and teaching and will be providing the ayurvedic education for the E.Y.T. Therapist Training, emphasizing: knowledge of Ayurveda and its application; the usage of Ayurvedic principles in your own practice and in life; the skills to include this as part of your holistic therapeutic prescription. Lulu will also be offering mentorship opportunities for students who are interested in developing a more in-depth understanding of Ayurveda.

Robin Rothenberg healed her own chronic low back pain with yoga. She went on to become a celebrated Viniyoga teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist, teaching locally, nationally and internationally. Currently, she is the director of The Yoga Barn and sits on the advisory board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Robin has presented at SYTAR (Symposium for Yoga Therapy and Research) and NAMA (National Ayurvedic & Medical Association) on lower back pain and anxiety. She launched the Yoga Therapy Program at Mt. Royal University in Calagary, CA, and is currently an adjunct faculty member and part of the University’s Advisory Council for Yoga Therapy.

Robin has been teaching yoga teachers for the last ten years at the YA 500 hr. level, and most recently developed The Essential Low Back Training Intensive to teach yoga teachers how to adapt their classes appropriately for students with low back pain. Robin co-authored the protocol and taught the classes for the landmark study Comparing Yoga, Exercise, and a Self-Care Book for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Trial, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in Dec., 2005. Her ground-breaking work in the field of yoga research has been written about in the New York Times, Seattle Times, Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga and Natural Health. Robin teaches Individual Yoga Therapy sessions Mon-Wed., as well as offering therapeutic group classes twice a week. Call her directly for an appointment at: 425-222-6350.