What Is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy is a personalized, one-on-one approach to yoga designed for people working with health concerns, chronic discomfort, or limitations that make movement challenging. If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t do yoga because of my condition, discomfort, or mobility,” yoga therapy is meant for you.
Through adapted postures, breathwork, targeted exercises, and mindful awareness, yoga therapy uses the tools of yoga to reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and support your overall well-being. With extensive training that goes far beyond standard yoga teacher certification, yoga therapists are skilled at adapting movement to improve functional patterns and give you more options in how you move and feel in your body.
Yoga therapy is not a replacement for medical care and is not recommended for individuals with acute discomfort, but it can be an empowering complement to your overall wellness plan—especially for people striving to maintain function, stability, and independence.
Why Yoga Therapy Is a Smart Investment
Many clients come to yoga therapy after trying group classes, online videos, or generalized wellness programs that weren’t designed with their individual needs in mind.
Yoga therapy helps you:
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Move with greater ease and confidence
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Understand the mechanics of your body
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Build strength and mobility
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Reduce tension and physical holding patterns
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Improve balance and prevent falls
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Learn sustainable movement strategies
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Maintain or regain independence in day-to-day life
Private yoga therapy offers real-time feedback, individualized progression, and a plan that adjusts with your needs—something you cannot get from group yoga or traditional fitness settings.
For many individuals, the confidence, steadiness, and ease in moving through daily life that emerge from yoga therapy make it one of the most supportive investments they can make in their overall well-being.
Who Yoga Therapy Helps
Yoga therapy is especially supportive for individuals navigating:
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Osteoporosis or osteopenia
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Low back discomfort
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Sciatica-related limitations
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Arthritis or joint stiffness
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Balance challenges or fall risk
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Limited mobility or deconditioning
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Postural changes
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Chronic tension or discomfort
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Stress-related holding patterns
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Difficulty participating in group classes
Whether you’re looking to maintain your mobility, increase movement options, or feel steadier in daily life, yoga therapy provides a path forward.
What Happens in a Yoga Therapy Session
Your initial private yoga therapy session begins with a thorough intake so your therapist can understand your history, needs, and goals. From there, sessions continue to build on that foundation, adjusting as your movement and comfort develop over time.
Together with your yoga therapist, you’ll use movement, breath, awareness, and education to support:
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Functional mobility
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Safe and sustainable strengthening
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Clear pathways of weight to reduce strain
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Balance and stability
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Confidence in daily movement
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Improved quality of life
You’ll also receive simple strategies or exercises you can use at home, making each session part of a longer-term approach to your well-being.
Meet Your Yoga Therapists
Sandra Izsa is the owner of Foundations Yoga and a Certified Yoga Therapist with advanced training in therapeutic, individualized movement. She also holds an E-RYT 500 credential and brings over 25 years of experience as a licensed speech and language pathologist, offering a deep understanding of how movement, breath, and awareness support overall well-being. Sandra specializes in meeting people where they are and helping them build a strong foundation for a sustainable, accessible yoga practice. Her approach is grounded in inclusivity, adaptability, and honoring each person’s unique needs.
Jeannie Greene is a Certified Yoga Therapist
(C-IAYT) and E-RYT 500 with advanced training in individualized, therapeutic yoga practices. Her work draws from a broad foundation of yoga traditions and specialized training in adaptive, restorative, yin, and stress-management–informed approaches that support functional movement and overall well-being.
Jeannie’s approach emphasizes thoughtful adaptation, awareness, and sustainability. She is committed to creating supportive, accessible sessions that respect individual needs and help clients develop greater confidence and comfort in how they move.
Private Yoga vs. Private Yoga Therapy
Private Yoga
Private yoga is a one-on-one version of traditional yoga. The instructor tailors the style—such as chair yoga, beginner’s yoga, or restorative yoga—to your preferences. If you want to learn specific postures or explore yoga in a personalized format, private yoga is a wonderful option.
Private Yoga Therapy
Private yoga therapy adapts the tools of yoga for therapeutic purposes. Sessions include a full intake, clearly defined goals, individualized progressions, and record keeping to the standard required by insurance companies. Yoga therapy supports chronic conditions and focuses on improving or maintaining:
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Daily function
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Mobility
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Movement options
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Quality of life
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Overall well-being
Yoga therapy is collaborative, goal-oriented, and grounded in functional movement and evidence-informed practice.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
At the end of each month, you will receive a coded receipt. You may choose to submit this for potential out-of-network reimbursement or include it under your medical expenses for tax purposes.
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You must have out-of-network benefits that include yoga or yoga therapy
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A prescription may be required depending on your plan
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There is no guarantee of reimbursement
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All record keeping meets insurance documentation standards
Clients should contact their insurance provider directly to explore eligibility and coverage options.
Serving Our Local Community
We work with clients from Madison, Chatham, Florham Park, Summit, Morristown, Morris Plains, Whippany, and neighboring communities throughout Morris and Essex Counties.
Located at 30 Cook Plaza in Madison, NJ.