Online Observation: Yoga Therapy for Asthma with Robin Rothenberg

Description

Yoga Therapy for Asthma with Robin Rothenberg

Asthma affects approximately one in 22 people worldwide, and far more than their ability to breathe. A severe attack, or the fear of encountering triggers, can disrupt sleep, limit much-loved activities and undermine confidence. Likewise, mental health difficulties can worsen asthma: stress can affect immune responses and contribute to airway inflammation in some people with the condition.

Yoga’s extensive teachings and practices devoted to the breath offer a rich foundation for therapeutic support. Through individually adapted breathing practices, movement and relaxation, yoga therapy can support people with asthma in managing their breathing and overall wellbeing alongside medical care. For yoga therapists, the skill lies in knowing which practices to introduce, when and how to adapt them to the person.

Join internationally respected yoga therapist Robin Rothenberg for a live observation focused on supporting a client living with asthma. Director of Essential Yoga Therapy and author of Restoring Prana, Robin specialises in bringing together yoga and therapeutic breathing practices to support people with respiratory conditions.

A certified yoga therapist and trained Buteyko Breathing Educator, Robin combines her background in Viniyoga with her study of respiratory physiology and experience of working with clients individually. Her approach connects functional breathing, movement and yoga philosophy, attending to the relationship between physical health, habitual patterns and emotional wellbeing.

You will witness how Robin listens to and responds to the client’s particular experience, gaining insight into how she translates this understanding into a personalised therapeutic encounter.

Following the session, Robin will reflect on her approach and respond to questions, offering an opportunity to explore the reasoning behind her therapeutic choices.

What to Expect

• Each observation begins with a live yoga therapy session, lasting approximately one hour.
• The client will then leave, and the yoga therapist will share reflections, describe their therapeutic approach, and answer questions.
• Participants observe the session with their microphone and camera off.
• During the discussion, participants are welcome to turn their camera and audio on and ask questions.
• If you are attending to meet Minded Institute course requirements, please ensure your camera is on during the Q&A.
• Observations take place on Zoom. Your Zoom link and password will be included in your booking confirmation email. You can also find them at any time by logging in to the students site and going to My Account → Orders, then selecting View beside this order.
• Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of these sessions, recordings are not made or shared.

Participation and Conduct

By attending this observation session, you agree to the following:

• You are responsible for your own health and well-being throughout the session.
• The Minded Institute is not liable for any health or safety issues arising from your participation or observation.
• Any personal information shared during the session is confidential and must not be shared outside the observation setting.
• All participants are expected to treat one another with courtesy and respect.

About the Facilitator

Robin Rothenberg, C-IAYT, is an internationally respected yoga therapist, author and Director of Essential Yoga Therapy. A trained Buteyko Breathing Educator and author of Restoring Prana, she combines yoga and therapeutic breathing practices to support people living with respiratory conditions and other chronic health challenges. Read her full biography in the Teacher section below.