As human beings we can experience both ups and downs in life, and in either case, the presence, support and genuine empathy of a trained therapist can be a beneficial ally to us as we pursue the journey of life. Happiness & Wellness Therapy is here and happy to support you through counselling, psychotherapy, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and specialized employee-wellness and workplace-health services.
Happiness & Wellness Therapy works with individuals, groups, institutions, couples and families seeking support to overcome structural, interpersonal, mental, emotional, physical and/or spiritual challenges.
Happiness & Wellness Therapy provides services in English, Français, Español.
Happiness & Wellness Therapy provides a holistic and tailored approach to healing that respects your uniqueness while also keeping in mind the interconnectedness of all that exists – including interwoven barriers inherent in our life journeys.
Happiness & Wellness integrates practical tools, modern psychological theories and ancient wisdom to support your healing process in a cross-cultural manner.
Happiness & Wellness Therapy recognizes that multiple psychological theories and techniques that are based on modern science and ancient wisdom from different cultures, are equally important in supporting your healing process.
Happiness & Wellness Therapy facilitates a transformational and healing process that connects you to your inner wisdom, resources and strengths… allowing you to experience happiness and wellness by finding peace and connecting with the essence of who you are and the world around you.
When requested, Happiness & Wellness Therapy integrates the science of Yoga and Ayurveda, as well as other mindfulness practices within a psychotherapeutic context. Through personalized treatments to help you heal by restoring a connection between mind, body and soul while respecting both uniqueness and the interconnectedness of all that exists, this therapeutic process integrates: Yoga psychology; Ayurvedic principles; introspection and self-reflection as a means of understanding and mastering the mind; and the healing benefits of stilling the mind through mindful breath work and movement, concentration, meditation and journaling.
Yoga (a science of the mind and of Self-realization) and Ayurveda (a science of Self-healing aimed at relieving the dis-eases of body and mind) are thousands of years old and are sister sciences that developed together and influence each other.
Though many people think of Yoga only as physical exercises, the asanas (i.e. postures) that have gained widespread popularity in recent decades are actually only one aspect of this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul. Yoga is rooted in the notion of finding peace by eliminating the disturbances of the mind to calm the mind. It is believed that if we work on our health, self-inquiry and quality of our actions, change for the better in all aspects of our lives will occur. Therefore, as a science of the mind it is a method or technique that facilitates introspection (i.e. to observe what we are thinking) as a means of understanding and mastering the mind.
While there are various paths of Yoga, each a specialized branch of one comprehensive system, Yoga is increasingly being integrated within psychotherapeutic practices as a useful tool in the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression and other symptoms of mental health imbalances. Yoga is a holistic approach that is experiential in application and includes the cognitive, emotional, physiological, behavioural, and interpersonal domains addressed by Western psychology, but also acknowledges and adds numerous others, such as diet, sleep, breath and spirituality (Ajaya, 2008).
The science of Yoga is thousands of years old and views the human system as a multidimensional structure that includes all aspects of body, breath, mind, intellect, and emotion and their mutual interaction – drawing together the mind, body and the spirit into a unified whole. Yoga is the most practical tool of Indian philosophy, which is comprehensive in that it includes not only theoretical but also practical aspects that address the universal and ongoing concerns of humanity, which are meant for all, regardless of culture, to access. All schools of Indian philosophy are designed to provide a systematic method for exploring one’s inner potentials and ultimately reaching the centre of bliss, happiness, and consciousness hidden in the innermost chamber of every human heart (Tigunait, 2014).
Ayurveda is an Indian system of health care aimed at relieving diseases of body and mind (Frawley, 1999). Ayurveda is a word in the Sanskrit language of India that literally translates to the science [or wisdom] of life. Ayurveda is strikingly different from other medical sciences because it recognizes that each person is made up of a unique body type and a unique psychological personality. Instead of assuming that all of us are identical machines or guinea pigs, Ayurveda respects the uniqueness of each person. Secondly, Ayurveda does not limit itself to physical or psychological dimensions. It considers all the levels of a person, which include the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, physical, familial, social, environmental and universal levels (Kerala Ayurveda Academy, 2016).
Since its origin thousands of years ago, Ayurveda has a continuous tradition of professional practice, research and education. It has become an inseparable part of the culture and daily lifestyle of traditional families in India. During the last thirty years, many original Ayurvedic Sanskrit texts have been translated into various languages, including English. This has gradually led to the current popularity of Ayurveda in the West. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of creating and maintaining positive health. Its focus is on preventing the imbalances that lead to disease. For prevention as well as for treatment, an individualized, multi-dimensional approach is taken (Kerala Ayurveda Academy, 2016).
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