Therapeutic Yoga for Mind & Body
Healing is a journey between strength and surrender. My sessions focus on nervous system regulation and gentle movement to help you find balance.
A flexible spine creates a flexible mind. Start your day with gentle movement, not coffee, to awaken your energy and set a positive tone.
Feeling drained or anxious? This one-minute Cat-Cow flow is a simple yet powerful way to release tension and reset your mind anytime, anywhere.
This evening ritual is designed to help you slow down and relax. Through gentle poses and breathwork, you can unwind from the day and prepare for restful sleep.
If you suffer from back pain, these yoga poses can help. This sequence focuses on releasing stiffness in the spine, especially the lower back.
Gentle stretches for the pelvic floor, like Child's Pose and Happy Baby, help release stored stress and reconnect you with your body's center.
Morning exercise helps you lose weight by boosting your core temperature and metabolism. It also rejuvenates your body and eliminates toxins.
Relax your pelvic floor with these five simple methods, including diaphragmatic breathing and restorative poses like Child's Pose and Sphinx Pose.
If you are struggling with depression, yoga therapy can help lift your mood. These techniques are designed to bring gentle movement and mindfulness.
The Legs Up the Wall pose (Viparita Karani) is a simple inversion that helps regulate cortisol, improve circulation, and provides a sense of lightness.
Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) is a powerful technique for managing depression as it helps regulate emotions and balance brain activity.
About Therapeutic Yoga for Mind & Body
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all sequences because your body and stress levels change every single day. Whether you are dealing with chronic lower back stiffness, struggling to shut your mind off for sleep, or recovering from a hormonal imbalance, we prioritize nervous system regulation over intensity. My sessions use props like bolsters, blankets, and wall ropes to ensure you can hold poses long enough to actually release deep tension, rather than just stretching the surface.
A Different Approach to Healing
Standard gym yoga often misses the mark when you are dealing with pain, burnout, or high cortisol levels. My therapeutic approach focuses on Sthira (steadiness) and Sukha (ease). This is about giving your body the space to reset, not pushing it to a limit that causes further inflammation.
What We Address
- Back & Spine Health: We use sequences like Cat-Cow and restorative variations to manage lower back pain and spinal stiffness. It is about mobility, not acrobatics.
- Mental Health & Anxiety: If you struggle with depression, racing thoughts, or burnout, we work with Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and Yoga Nidra to down-regulate your nervous system.
- Hormonal & Pelvic Health: For those dealing with PCOS or postnatal recovery, we focus on Yin poses to release the pelvic floor and regulate hormones naturally.
The Process
I always start with a brief check-in. If you arrive exhausted, we skip the dynamic flow and move straight into restorative postures. We use props to keep you safe—especially for C-section recovery or existing injuries.
Whether you join me at my studio in Challaghatta, Bengaluru, or connect via Zoom, the focus remains the same: healing from within. You aren't just learning a posture; you are learning how to be gentle with yourself. If you are looking for a space where you can show up exactly as you are—tired, stressed, or stiff—and leave feeling a little lighter, you are in the right place.
Aarthi Padmanabhan
I am Aarthi, and I founded Padma Yoga Academy after realizing that healing, for me, was messy and non-linear. I have walked through the corporate burnout, the injuries, and the life transitions, so I teach from that lived experience rather than just a textbook. My goal is to hold space for you to land softly, breathe, and find your center again.
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