Susan Nguyen, LCSW, C-IAYT, is transforming emotional healing at Matters of the Heart Counseling LLC, in Salunga, by integrating yoga therapy into her practice. This innovative approach combines psychotherapy with mindful movement and breathwork, helping clients enhance mind-body awareness and reduce stress.

Unlike traditional “top-down” therapy, which focuses on cognitive processing, yoga therapy incorporates a “bottom-up” method that addresses the nervous system. This allows individuals to recognize and regulate physical responses to triggers. Guided yoga practices help participants develop clarity, self-awareness and the ability to respond intentionally rather than react automatically.

“Yoga creates a safe space for exploring emotions and promoting healing,” says Nguyen. “When the nervous system is more regulated, individuals feel more grounded and ready to work through challenging emotions in therapy.”

Matters of the Heart Counseling offers individual and group yoga therapy sessions tailored to diverse needs. This method not only complements traditional therapy, but also provides a holistic pathway to sustained emotional wellness.