Private Yoga Therapeutics in Boulder, CO
At Roots & Wings, Yoga Therapeutics is offered exclusively through private, one-on-one sessions—designed for those seeking a more personalized and deeply supportive approach to their practice.
Each session with Alison is tailored to meet your body—its structure, history, and patterns. Through breathwork, skillful hands-on guidance, and thoughtfully sequenced movement, you’ll be supported in finding greater alignment, ease, and resilience. Alison has a trained eye for where the body is holding or compensating and supports you in releasing tension with clarity and care.
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What is Yoga Therapeutics?
Yoga Therapeutics is an individualized application of yoga-based movement, breathwork, and awareness practices designed to support specific physical and nervous system needs.
At Roots & Wings, Alison brings decades of experience in both structural integration and yoga, as well as her training with mentor Arielle Schwartz in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery.
Her approach integrates:
- Nervous system awareness – Practices that help calm an overactive stress response and build resilience
- Fascia-informed movement – Gentle, intentional movement that supports tissue health and whole-body coordination
- Structural alignment – Awareness of how your body moves through space and relates to gravity
- Breathwork and grounding – Tools to settle the nervous system and create presence
This work is particularly valuable for people with chronic injuries, burnout, anxiety, chronic tension, women navigating changing bodies in menopause, and people moving through major life events. Yoga Therapeutics offers a container for rebuilding trust with your body and discovering steadiness from the inside out.
How Yoga Therapeutics Differs from General Yoga
While a yoga class follows a set sequence designed for a group, Yoga Therapeutics is personalized to your body, your history, and your goals. Here’s what makes it different:
General Yoga Class
- Group setting with standardized sequence
- Focus on fitness, flexibility, or relaxation
- Modifications offered, but not customized
- Limited opportunity for individual feedback
- Typically 60-90 minutes in studio format
Yoga Therapeutics Session
- One-on-one session tailored to your needs
- Focus on specific health conditions or concerns
- Every movement adapted for your body
- Continuous guidance and adjustments
- Flexible session length and format based on goals
In a Yoga Therapeutics session with Alison, you'll receive:
- A thorough assessment of your movement patterns and concerns
- Customized practices you can use at home
- Education about how your nervous system and fascia work together
- Tools for self-regulation, pain management, and embodied awareness
- Integration with other modalities (like Rolfing® Structural Integration) if appropriate
Whether you’re managing anxiety, healing from an injury, or simply seeking more ease in your body, Yoga Therapeutics meets you with compassion and expertise.
Benefits of Yoga Therapeutics
Personalized Yoga Therapeutics sessions offer whole-body benefits that extend beyond the mat:
- Nervous system regulation – Calm an overactive stress response, improve sleep quality, and build resilience to daily stressors
- Pain relief – Address chronic tension, back pain, neck pain, and fascial restrictions through gentle, therapeutic movement
- Improved flexibility and mobility – Increase range of motion and ease of movement without forcing or straining
- Better posture and alignment – Develop awareness of how you hold and move your body through space
- Enhanced body awareness – Reconnect with your body's signals and learn to trust your inner guidance
- Emotional release and integration – Process stored emotions and trauma held in the body
- Improved breathing patterns – Learn breathwork techniques that support nervous system health
- Increased energy and vitality – Restore capacity and reduce fatigue through nervous system support
- Grounded presence – Cultivate steadiness, centeredness, and embodied confidence
These benefits are especially meaningful for midlife women who are navigating transitions, reclaiming boundaries, or rebuilding trust with their bodies after years of overgiving.
What to Expect in Your Session
Preparing for Success:
- Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing that allows for easy movement
- Avoid eating a large meal 2 hours before your session
- Bring a journal if you'd like to take notes about practices to use at home
- Complete any intake forms sent prior to your appointment
- Arrive a few minutes early to settle in
What to Communicate:
- Any current pain, injuries, or health conditions
- Your primary goals for seeking Yoga Therapeutics
- Medications or treatments you're currently using
- Movement practices or activities you already do
Your first 1:1 Yoga Therapeutics session begins with a conversation about what brought you here—your history, your body, your goals. Alison will observe how you move, ask questions about where you feel stuck or uncomfortable, and assess patterns that may be contributing to pain or dysregulation.
From there, she’ll guide you through:
- Gentle movement exploration – Simple, accessible movements to assess your current patterns and comfort level
- Breathwork practices – Techniques to calm the nervous system and increase body awareness
- Customized yoga therapeutics – Postures and movements adapted specifically for your body and needs
- Hands-on guidance (if appropriate and with consent) – Gentle adjustments to support alignment and awareness
- Education and tools – Explanation of what you're experiencing and why these practices are helpful
- Home practice recommendations – Simple practices you can integrate into your daily life
Sessions are collaborative, compassionate, and paced to your nervous system. There’s no pushing, no forcing, no “no pain, no gain.” This work is about coming home to your body with kindness.
Session Length: Typically 60 minutes, with options for extended sessions if needed.
What You May Notice:
- A sense of calm and groundedness
- Increased awareness of tension patterns
- Temporary soreness as your body adjusts to new movement patterns
- Shifts in sleep quality, energy levels, or emotional state
- Greater ease in movements you do regularly
Continuing Your Practice:
- Practice the home exercises Alison recommends (typically 10-15 minutes daily)
- Notice patterns in your daily life—where do you hold tension? When does your nervous system activate?
- Journal about what you're experiencing in your body
- Schedule follow-up sessions to build on progress and deepen awareness
Recommended Frequency:
- Initial phase: Weekly sessions for 4-6 weeks to establish new patterns
- Maintenance: Bi-weekly or monthly sessions as needed
- Integration with Rolfing® sessions for comprehensive structural and nervous system support
Who is Yoga Therapeutics For?
Yoga Therapeutics is well-suited if you're experiencing:
Nervous System & Stress-Related Concerns
- Chronic anxiety or overwhelm
- Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
- Burnout or compassion fatigue
- Feeling disconnected from your body
Pain & Physical Discomfort
- Chronic neck, shoulder, or back pain
- Tension headaches or jaw clenching
- Restricted mobility or stiffness
- Pain that moves or returns repeatedly
Midlife Transitions
- Menopause-related changes
- Shifts in identity or role
- A desire to reconnect with your body after years of over-giving
When Other Options May Be Better
- If you're in acute pain or have a recent injury, consult a physician first
- If you're seeking diagnosis or treatment for a medical condition, see a licensed healthcare provider
- If you prefer group settings and don't need individualized attention, consider Yoga Classes
- If you're looking for hands-on structural work, consider Rolfing® Structural Integration
Yoga Therapeutics works beautifully alongside medical care, physical therapy, and other healing modalities. It’s not a replacement for medical treatment but a powerful complement to support your overall well-being.
While much of Alison’s work centers midlife women and the transitions they navigate, private Yoga Therapeutics sessions are available to adults of all genders seeking personalized nervous system and movement support.
Meet Your Yoga Therapeutics Practitioner
Alison Litchfield, E-RYT 500, Certified Rolfer®
Alison Litchfield is a Certified Rolfer® and experienced E-RYT 500 yoga teacher whose work integrates principles of structural integration, fascia-informed movement, and somatic awareness to support nervous system health and a grounded, embodied presence.
With over 20 years of experience in both yoga and structural integration, Alison brings a unique lens to Yoga Therapeutics. Her primary training under Richard Freeman and studies in India ground her teaching in the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Iyengar alignment traditions. Her approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and deeply attuned to the needs of midlife women navigating transition.
Alison is also a #1 Bestselling Author of Roots & Wings: A Woman’s Guide to Embodying the Midlife Passage, bringing her expertise in nervous system health and embodied sovereignty to her teaching and therapeutic work.
Investment & Payment
Private Yoga Therapeutics sessions are offered as individualized, one-on-one care.
Session Pricing
- Single Session: $150
- Package of 3 Sessions: $375
Packages are recommended to build continuity and allow the nervous system time to integrate changes between sessions.
Payment Options
Payment may be made in advance or at the time of service. Accepted methods include:
- Venmo
- Zelle: alilitch1@gmail.com
- PayPal
- Cash
- Check
- Credit card (5% processing fee applies)
Schedule Your Private Yoga Therapeutics Session
Private Yoga Therapeutics sessions are offered in Boulder, CO.
Location:
4593 Broadway C119 Boulder, CO 80304
What to bring:
Comfortable clothing and curiosity about your body
New to Roots & Wings? Download the Midlife Nervous System Essentials Kit to begin exploring regulation-focused practices at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between yoga and yoga therapy?
What is the difference between yoga and yoga therapy?
While yoga is a healthy pursuit that can benefit practitioners in its general form, yoga therapy is an evolving field that uses evidence-based yogic practices to address specific health conditions. Yoga therapy adapts techniques—such as postures, breathwork, and meditation—so they are safer and more accessible for individuals with particular needs, such as trauma, chronic pain, or nervous system dysregulation.
At Roots & Wings, Yoga Therapeutics sessions are personalized to your body and goals, not standardized for a group.
Will insurance cover yoga therapy?
Will insurance cover yoga therapy?
Most Yoga Therapeutics sessions are paid for out of pocket. Some hospital-based programs and individual practitioners accept payment through arrangements with health insurance plans, workers’ compensation, or via your flexible spending/health savings account (FSA/HSA).
At Roots & Wings, we recommend checking with your FSA/HSA administrator to see if yoga therapeutics qualifies for reimbursement. We can provide receipts for you to submit to your insurance or FSA/HSA.
What happens if I do yoga for 30 days?
What happens if I do yoga for 30 days?
Consistent yoga practice—especially when tailored to your needs through Yoga Therapeutics—can lead to noticeable benefits within 30 days. You may experience increased flexibility, improved strength, better sleep quality, reduced stress and anxiety, enhanced body awareness, and greater ease in daily movements.
The key is consistency and working with practices that match your current capacity rather than pushing beyond it.
What are the disadvantages of yoga therapy?
What are the disadvantages of yoga therapy?
The most common adverse effects reported in yoga practice include:
- Temporary pain or soreness (especially in the beginning as your body adapts)
- Muscle injuries such as sprains (typically from pushing too hard or moving without proper alignment)
- Fatigue (which usually indicates the need to modify intensity or duration)
In a Yoga Therapeutics setting, these risks are minimized because the practice is customized to your body and limitations. Alison works within your comfort zone, emphasizes gentle progression, and teaches you to listen to your body’s signals.
Is it okay for Christians to do yoga?
Is it okay for Christians to do yoga?
Many Christians practice yoga as a form of physical exercise, stress relief, and body awareness without conflict with their faith. At Roots & Wings, Yoga Therapeutics focuses on movement, breathwork, and nervous system awareness—practical tools for embodied health—rather than spiritual or religious practices.
If you have concerns, Alison is happy to discuss how sessions can be tailored to align with your values and comfort level.
Can yoga flatten your belly?
Can yoga flatten your belly?
While weight loss may not be the primary goal of Yoga Therapeutics, yoga can support overall health by improving digestion, reducing stress (which affects cortisol and belly fat storage), strengthening core muscles, and enhancing body awareness. Yoga’s role in holistically toning the body—combined with nervous system regulation—can help you feel more comfortable and capable in your body.
That said, Yoga Therapeutics at Roots & Wings focuses on addressing pain, nervous system health, and embodied well-being rather than aesthetic goals.
Is 30 minutes of yoga a day enough exercise?
Is 30 minutes of yoga a day enough exercise?
Thirty minutes of daily yoga can be highly beneficial, especially when practiced consistently. For Yoga Therapeutics, even 10-15 minutes of personalized practices done daily can create meaningful change in nervous system regulation, pain management, and mobility.
During your session, Alison will recommend a home practice that fits your schedule and capacity—quality and consistency matter more than duration.
Is Yoga Therapeutics only for women?
Is Yoga Therapeutics only for women?
No. While Alison’s work often supports midlife women and the unique transitions they navigate, Yoga Therapeutics sessions are open to adults of all genders. Each session is tailored to the individual—not to a demographic category.
The focus is on your nervous system, movement patterns, and embodied well-being, regardless of gender identity.
Where can I find yoga therapeutics near me?
Where can I find yoga therapeutics near me?
Alison Litchfield, Certified Rolfer® and E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, offers Private Yoga Therapeutics in Boulder, CO. Located at 4593 Broadway C119, Boulder, CO 80304, we serve clients throughout the Boulder area and beyond. Contact us online to schedule a session or learn more.
Related Services
Yoga Therapeutics works holistically alongside other Roots & Wings offerings:
Rolfing® Structural Integration
Hands-on fascia work to address alignment and chronic tension
5-Week Nervous System Reset
Workshop for nervous system healing and regulation
Yoga Classes
Group classes for ongoing practice and community
Midlife Coaching & Mentoring
Support for navigating transitions and reclaiming embodied sovereignty
Schedule Your Yoga Therapeutics Session
Ready to begin building your roots so your wings can carry you?
Alison Litchfield offers Private Yoga Therapeutics sessions in Boulder, CO. Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, or midlife transitions, Yoga Therapeutics provides a personalized path to steadiness and ease.
Book Your Session:
Online Booking:
Schedule Online
Phone:
303-579-2008
Email:
alison@alisonlitchfield.com
Location:
Alison Litchfield, Certified Rolfer® | Yoga & Structural Integration 4593 Broadway C119 Boulder, CO 80304
New to Roots & Wings? Download the Midlife Nervous System Essentials Kit to begin exploring body-based practices for regulation and resilience.
4593 Broadway Avenue C119 Boulder Colorado 80304
303-579-2008
