Crossroads Counseling also offers Therapeutic Yoga Treatment that is facilitated by Debbie Hunt, LPC, a licensed professional counselor with extensive training in Therapeutic Yoga techniques.

Yoga based interventions have been shown to have a multitude of benefits including:

• regulating the nervous system

• improving sleep

• increasing stress tolerance

• improving overall health and well-being.

Therapeutic Yoga has been shown to be effective in treating anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, ADHD, caregiver fatigue, and general stress. Debbie has received certificates for completing specialized training in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, as well. There are options for chair-based practice or mat-based practice, making yoga accessible for everyone.

Therapeutic yoga uses techniques such as:

• deep breathing

• progressive muscle relaxation

• Meditation and mindfulness practices

• visualization

• gentle yoga poses.