Therapeutic Yoga Method

Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better

This is not your typical yoga class!

Welcome to a different kind of yoga.

The Therapeutic Yoga Method combines passive and active movements to harmonize and strengthen the body in a systematic and efficient way. Each sequence is designed to counteract the negative effects of a modern lifestyle, helping to restore the body’s natural functionality and alleviate discomfort caused by imbalances from sedentary habits.

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Activate your body’s natural healing intelligence

Pain and stiffness does not have to be a fact of aging.

Unlike traditional yoga styles, Therapeutic Yoga focuses on the whole-body system — working with muscles, fascia, bones, joints, and the nervous system to improve overall health. This comprehensive method isn't about pushing for deeper stretches or achieving extreme poses. Instead, it focuses on remodeling the body's natural alignment and fluidity, which allows for profound, long-term results in movement, posture, and quality of life.

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Yoga that Helps You:

Restore and maintain natural levels of mobility and movement
Build balanced strength and flexibility
Age gracefully
Feel confident
Relieve aches and pains
Release stress
Gain mental clarity
Upgrade your energy
Improve your quality of life
Move better, feel better, live better!

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Studio Offerings

Therapeutic Yoga

The Therapeutic Yoga Method harmonizes and strengthens the body in a systematic and efficient way while restoring and maintaining natural levels of mobility and movement. Build balanced strength and flexibility, mitigate pain, enhance mental focus, and activate your body’s natural healing intelligence. These classes have been designed to help you feel your absolute best!
Sound Healing

Sound Healing soothes and re-patterns the nervous system for presence. Calming sound vibrations dissolve rigidity, release tension and clear out negativity. Sound frequencies can help release energetic and physical blockages, lower stress, calm the mind and support natural well-being. Sound Healing is incorporated into classes to promote peace and to help foster deeper relaxation.
Online Classes

Since Sedona is a popular tourist destination, we often have visitors who have taken a class in-person while they’re here, and then join our online classes after they return back home. Practicing online feels like you’re right here with us in the studio! We record all in-studio classes every week. Gain full access to our online library including a selection of no props classes.

Return to your natural rhythm

Your body is designed to heal.

What People Are Saying

“Ayla's yoga classes create a space where wondrous healing and exploration can occur. They allow one to open instead of resist, to discover instead of know. This yoga practice is a profoundly effective tool to release blocks, deepen self-awareness and free the body and mind from limitations and pain.”

Susan Davis
“Outstanding! Ayla's classes have transformed my body and my aches and pains! Every class gradually melts away years of tension. Ayla gives each student attention, plus she is deeply loving, compassionate, and caring. Do yourself the honor of spending time in Ayla's very unique classes! She is one my favorite parts of Sedona!"

Penny Elias
"I am so grateful that I have found Ayla and therapeutic yoga. I am 81 and have not always been kind to my body. But when I spend 75 minutes in her class, I come out refreshed and relaxed and feel like a new man. Thank you, Ayla."

Ralph Bredahl
"I’ve been doing yoga for over 20 years and Ayla is one of my all-time favorite yoga teachers! For me the best yoga class is one that encourages me to be my better self: physically, emotionally and spiritually. Ayla designs her classes so students experience all three of those aspects of wellbeing."

Jeff Sweet
“Yoga with Ayla is the highlight of my week. My body loves it! This practice stretches out the muscles and ligaments and relieves impingements over time. Ayla guides us into poses that really benefit, and the meditations, breathing exercises and sound healing give a sense of serenity and well-being. Great class!"

Tricia Bredahl
"Ayla’s classes have the perfect balance of relaxation and strengthening. I feel so much better after every class. Ayla is very talented in this special form of therapeutic yoga and attentive to peoples needs. I also love that everyone can benefit no matter what their skill level is."

Lisa Hunter
"My first few classes with Ayla were abnormal compared to most of the yoga that I had done in the past. Now, I try to go to every class that she offers. This yoga has made all the difference and is superb! I always recommend yoga but especially Ayla’s yoga. Give it a try and you'll find peace within your body and mind."

Wade Dorffi
"This is an outstanding space! Ayla creates a loving, caring environment that brings peace, and fills you with positive energy. Incredibly knowledgeable, expert cuing and very attentive. You’ll be guided to health in body and spirit. Beautiful large windows with stunning views, clean, great equipment. That anatomical knowledge choreographed perfectly - music, movement, breath and meditation. Incredible. Thank you creating a safe inviting space for all!"

Dan Cohen
"Ayla's teaching approach of therapeutic yoga brings relief and relaxation to my aging body. The classes are as strong as the individual wants them to be because there is no forcing your body into positions that cross the line. Ayla's is always reminding the class to not over do it, but to take yourself into positions where you feel safe and comfortable. The practice shows me hidden tensions I wasn't aware I was carrying around. It's great to get rid of unnecessary tensions and tightness. Great class for maintaining balance and keeping your happiness level up high."

Steve Hunter
"Ayla’s Therapeutic Yoga class I have found to be so beneficial . Her classes are well planned and vary from day to day . She is a lovely, knowledgeable and loving human being. It is clear she is passionate about her craft and works with each student's individual needs. After several months of dedicating my practice with Ayla, my range of motion has improved, and I have less resistance & aches . I highly recommend her and the benefits gained from participating in multiple classes weekly."

Sherry Dunne
"Ayla’s class is gentle, loving and measured. I leave grounded and calm. Over time I notice my nervous system more open and less reactive. Ayla is sweet, open hearted and grateful and holds and transmits that energy to the participants. Thanks much Ayla."

Bryan Lungo