In 2013, Nadia’s dedication to academic excellence culminated in her graduation with distinction from her Masters in HR Management and Business. Attending Aston University in Birmingham, UK, she was honoured with the prestigious BGS award recognizing her as a high achiever in her field.
Nadia established her long-standing career working in high-positions within the HR field. This background uniquely positions her to address a wide range of issues faced by individuals, ranging from workplace-related challenges such as sedentary lifestyles or heavy-lifting concerns to more complex issues like addiction and terminal health conditions.
Her experience as a former National Team member of gymnastics combined with her current training provides her with a holistic understanding, from a biopsychosocial perspective, of the challenges encountered by athletes. This background enriches her approach to yoga therapy, allowing her to tailor interventions that address the unique needs of athletes and non-athletes alike.
To date, Nadia has worked with diverse clients in yoga therapy, including individuals grappling with conditions as Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, substance rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, trauma, epilepsy, and anxiety, among others. The feedback from her clients has been consistently positive, underscoring her commitment to providing effective and compassionate support on their healing journeys.
Description of Yoga Therapy Services
“Yoga Therapy (YT) is the professional application of yogic principles and practices to promote holistic health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship. It includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.” (IAYT)
Nadia conducts comprehensive client assessments, examining the different facets affecting health and lifestyle history to tailor effective and appropriate practices suitable for individual clients’ issues and healing goals.
Practices include pain-free physical exercises, mindful movements, breathwork, relaxation techniques, meditation, and compassionate, trauma-informed conversations. Yoga therapy may also include lifestyle counselling, fun and games as part of its holistic approach.
As a Yoga Therapist in training, she is trained to recognise when certain poses, breathing techniques, or relaxation methods may be contraindicated. Consequently, she customizes yoga practices based on individual needs, considering various bodily systems and personal aspects.
Nadia approaches issues from a biopsychosocial and emotional perspective, focusing on individuals’ holistic well-being. In doing so, she encompasses knowledge on the body’s biomechanics, organ systems, the nervous system, disease symptoms, progression and prognosis, treatment options, and the side-effects of medication.
She also shares an understanding of mental health issues, somatic counselling skills, and approaches work with trauma sensitivity.
Essentially, Nadia believes in the holistic and whole-person approach adapting Yogic principles to provide an inclusive and accessible opportunity to complement medically-oriented treatments.
Yoga Therapy Process
· Intake: We dive deep into your health history, lifestyle, personality, and preferences.
· Physical And Breath Assessments: We conduct thorough examinations to understand your unique needs.
· Personalized Plans: Together, we craft practices adapted to your energy, mood, and schedules.
· Progress: We empower you with knowledge for informed, life-enhancing decisions.
· Adapt: We continue monitoring and adapting with time, as your needs evolve.
