Yoga Therapy Testimonial

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Injuries to the body from accidents can take a long time to heal and require a holistic approach to compensate for the shock received to the body. Yoga is a very practical but nurturing solution. Gentle yoga mobility exercises plus relaxation and healing meditation and visualisation can combine to aid the road to recovery.

Elkie who was told she would never be able to raise her arm up after an accident that dislocated her shoulder says,

"After having had a bad accident...dislocated and fractured my shoulder.....I feel very privileged to have met Sejel who with her expert knowledge and wonderful calm being has helped me mentally and physically. There is no doubt in my mind that Yoga has been very powerful in my complete recovery and I look forward to seeing Yoga Harmony every week!" 

Elkie, London

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