Physio Yoga

Connect your mind and body through breath, mindfulness and movement and experience physical & mental wellness!

1:1 Physio Yoga in Treatment

Rachel incorporates physio yoga into treatment sessions by blending manual therapy with the mindfulness, movement, and breathwork of yoga. This integrative approach tailors yoga practices to address the specific needs and goals of the patient while considering their physical limitations, pain levels, and rehabilitation goals. Here’s how physio yoga is typically incorporated and why it benefits a patient’s care:

  • Assessment and Individualization

  • Manual Therapy and Mobilizations

  • Mobility and Flexibility Exercises

  • Strengthening and Stability

  • Mind-Body Connection

  • Integration with Physiotherapy Goals

Small Group Physio Yoga Classes

Rachel offers small group yoga class covered under physiotherapy benefits. This is a therapeutic yoga class led by physiotherapist and registered yoga teacher, Rachel Wilson MScPT, focusing on gentle, tailored movements, breathwork, and mindfulness exercises designed to address participants' specific needs and help participants find a mind-muscle connection to reduce pain and improve overall function. The class size allows for personalized attention and safe modifications to accommodate various physical limitations or rehabilitation goals. It is especially beneficial for individuals recovering from injuries, managing chronic pain, improving mobility, or seeking stress relief through mindful movement. This setting fosters a supportive environment while integrating physiotherapy principles to enhance overall well-being.

     Frequently Asked Questions

    • Physiotherapy Yoga with Rachel Wilson MScPT RYT RPYT may be covered through your extended health benefits if Rachel has assessed you and deemed Physiotherapy Yoga as an appropriate treatment plan.

    • In short, everyone!
      To expand, as physical health practitioners we see the value of the stability, flexibility, strength, control and balance that yoga provides.

      Yoga practice is an opportunity to learn body awareness and connect to your breathing and movement. Yoga is also a mindfulness and spiritual practice and we appreciate that our mental, emotional and spiritual wellness impact our physical body greatly. Therefore, we are strong advocates of approaching movement holistically and yoga does just that.
      We see participants with chronic pain, automimmune disease, arthritis, balance issues, low back pain, postural dysfunction, pre and postnatal women and more.

    • Physiotherapy Yoga with Rachel is accessible through Physiotherapy benefits. You may book with Rachel using the following steps:
      1. Book a Physiotherapy Initial Assessment with Rachel Wilson MScPT RYT RPYT
      2. Discuss a treatment plan incorporating Physiotherapy Yoga
      3. Book a 45-minute or 60-minute follow up physiotherapy treatment with Rachel where your yoga flow will be incorporated.

    • Please wear clothing that you feel comfortable in for movement and a water bottle.

      All mats, blocks, and bolsters will be provided by Flow Physio + Wellness. If you wish to bring your own mat, you absolutely can!

    • Because physio yoga is under the umbrella of Physiotherapy benefits, this operates the same as any of our physiotherapy services.

      When you book online for your appointment, it will prompt you to enter your credit card.

      Your card will not be charged until you have attended your treatment visit, at which time your card will be charged and an invoice will be emailed to you for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

      If you wish to pay through etransfer, you may send it to danielle@flow-wellness.ca

    • Rachel Wilson MScPT RYT RPYT offers physio yoga as part of her 1:1 patient care in 45-minute and 60-minute appointments always.

      She will intermittently offer small group physio yoga classes for specialized groups (e.g. prenatal, low back pain, etc). Please add yourself to her waitlist to be notified of upcoming workshops and small group classes.

    Types of Yoga Offered at Flow Physio + Wellness

    • Vinyasa Yoga “Flow”

      Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. Commonly referred to as “flow” yoga. Vinyasa classes offer a variety of postures and no two classes are ever alike. The variable nature of Vinyasa Yoga helps to develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive strain injuries.

    • Hatha Yoga

      Hatha yoga focuses on moving your body slowly and deliberately into different poses that challenge your strength and flexibility, while at the same time focusing on relaxation and mindfulness. Hatha yoga places special emphasis on controlled breathing and posture.

    • Restorative Yoga

      Restorative yoga is a practice that encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels. Restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, long hold, stillness, relaxation and breath work.

    • Yin Yoga

      Yin yoga balances the nervous system, lengthens muscle and allow fascial connective tissue to release as you rest in longer-held postures (up to 4 minutes). It allows a space to quiet the mind and heal. When you stimulate the connective tissue, it can help with flexibility, circulation, and muscle recovery.

    • Prenatal Yoga

      Connect with your breathing and strengthen your body for pregnancy, birth and beyond! Our prenatal yoga classes are for all trimesters, we welcome you to come connect with other expecting mamas! P