How We Treat
Mindfulness Therapy and Yoga
Learn to be in the present moment as part of a holistic healing plan.
Mindfulness and Yoga at Pasadena Villa Outpatient
At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we create personalized plans for each client to address all aspects of their disorder. Our multidisciplinary approach — built around our proprietary Social Integration Model™ — combines clinical methods like yoga and mindfulness with cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, practical tools, and holistic options, resulting in lasting, healthy change.
The ABCs of Mindfulness Therapy and Yoga
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with openness and without judgment. Research shows it can reduce pain, bypass opioid receptors, and ease trauma-related distress and avoidance. Complementary practices like yoga also promote mindfulness and are valuable components of our holistic treatment approach.
Mindfulness-Based Practices Fast Facts
- May reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Can improve sleep quality and help alleviate insomnia.
- Shown to ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Generally considered safe and low-risk when practiced regularly
Source: National Institutes of Health
How it Helps
Exposure to traumatic events can contribute to the development of mental health conditions, but practices like mindfulness and yoga can help manage symptoms and support recovery. But what does this look like in real life? In practice, mindfulness encourages individuals to observe their internal and external experiences, describe them using words, and approach those experiences without judgment. It also involves acting with awareness and learning to respond — rather than react — to difficult thoughts or emotions.
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