This 6 week series offers yoga teachings and practices to help with anxiety and depression. It is ideal for folx who are interested in a holistic/spiritual approach to mental health and open to connecting with other like-minded people. We will explore a variety of yoga practices, including physical postures/movement, breathing practices, mantras, mudras, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, and yoga philosophy. Emphasis will be placed on self awareness and efficacy, so that participants feel empowered to apply what they’ve learned to their daily lives.
Sessions will be a mixture of discussion and practice. We will start with 15-20 minutes of group sharing (no pressure!) to foster community, followed by a one-hour practice. This is a closed series (no drop-ins) to help create a container of familiarity and safety within the group. Please do your best to attend all the sessions, as each week will build on the previous week’s content.
**This series is not intended to be a replacement for mental health therapy or medical care. It is also not a “cure” for anxiety or depression. Yoga practices may help improve one’s overall sense of health and well-being; it can be a wonderful complement to other forms of care.
Schedule & Registration
There will be two groups running simultaneously. Both will cover the same material. Pre-registration for the entire series is required. No drop-ins. Group size will be limited to about 8-12 people each. Please sign up for one of the two groups.
Group 1: Sundays 1:30-3:00pm, Oct 9 – Nov 13
Group 2: Mondays 6:00-7:30pm, Oct 10 – Nov 14
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: Earth – Grounding & regulating the nervous system
Week 2: Water – Flow of prana & emotional processing
Week 3: Fire – Building confidence & strength for transformation
Week 4: Air – Connecting with the heart
Week 5: Ether – Cultivating intuition & meditation
Week 6: Light – Integration & closing
NOTE: Registrants will be contacted to fill out a brief intake form prior to the start of the series. Please look out for this in your inbox.
Pricing & Accessibility
The True Self studio is wheelchair accessible. All bodies are welcome. The practices offered can be adapted for all levels and abilities.
This series is offered at sliding scale so participants can determine the pricing that best fits their financial circumstances. We strive to make yoga as accessible as possible. Please reach out if you need additional financial assistance. If you are able, paying the higher supporter rate helps support the registration fee of others in the group who may need assistance. Register HERE:
BIPOC & Financial Assistance Rate: $150
Regular Rate: $180
Supporter Rate: $210
About Julia
Julia Zhao (she/her) is a trauma-informed yoga therapist with over 1,000 hours of training in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. She specializes in supporting people through anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and trauma. As someone who has navigated many mental health challenges in her own life, Julia offers a compassionate, kind, and intuitive presence. She offers private therapy and small group sessions in Olympia WA. For more info, visit www.juliazhaoyogatherapy.com.