About Inward Bound Yoga
Inward Bound Yoga is dedicated to supporting your health and wellbeing through the healing practice of Yoga based on the historical teachings of Yogacarya Sri T.Krishnamacharya. My teachers are Felicia and Ante Pavlovic, and Dr. N. Chandrasekaran (Dr. NC) and I am honoured to carry their philosophies forward in my teaching.
Yoga Therapy is the mindful application of the tools of yoga (movement, breath, meditation, visualization and sound) to address the specific needs of an individual whether they be emotional, physiological or physical.
The Yoga Therapy model asks that you take on the challenge of supporting your healing through a daily commitment to practicing yoga. I will design a practice to support your health needs and which takes into account practical constraints.
Personal 1:1 Sessions
Yoga Therapy also works with students on a one-to-one basis. After a thorough assessment, a customized yoga practice is designed for you based on your unique needs, goals and abilities.
Self-Practice
Your customized yoga practice will be designed based on your health needs combined with the practicalities of your life.
You will need to dedicate time each day to your practice, whether it be 20 minutes to 1 hour - the practice will be designed based on your capacity.
Follow-up
We will schedule a follow-up approximately 4 weeks after your initial session. We will modify, expand or alter your practice based upon your progress and goals.
Proven techniques
Postures
During yoga therapy practice, postures (asanas) are performed mindfully, slowly and with ease — with the intent to support the free and unrestricted flow of breath (prana — which means life force or vital energy) into all parts of your body. Mindful asanas, combined with the free flow of prana, focus the mind and open the body to the process of healing from within.
Pranayama
Various breathing techniques are used throughout the practice (E.G — Inhales and holds after inhales increase energy and immune functionality; Exhales and holds after exhales reduce anxiety and invite relaxation).
Meditation
Meditation techniques support mindfulness, focus, quieting of the mind and relaxation of the body’s systems.
Visualizations and Chanting
Visualizations support focus, and serve to elevate our emotions. Sounds (chanting) supports extending the breath into the body, at the cellular and intracellular level.
Workshops 2026/2027
My workshops are held at the Yoga Therapy Toronto Studio on the corner of Clinton Street and Bloor Street (692 Bloor Street West 2nd Floor)
Workshop Dates
All workshops consist of 3 classes and one personal session. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings 7:30-9 pm
Workshop Schedule
October--Low Back
November--Frozen Shoulder
December--Kyphosis
January--Insomnia
February--High BP
March--Menopause
April--Asthma
Workshop Cost
$250 per workshop (3 classes and 1 personal session)
Please email me to register debdoncaster@sympatico.ca
To learn more go to my Offerings page on this website
Common health conditions addressed by yoga therapy
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Physical
TMJ
Low Back Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Carpal Tunnel
Tennis Elbow
Sciatica
Tinnitus
Hip/Knee Replacement
Spondylolisthesis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
2
Physiological
Diabetes
Sleep Apnea
IBS or Constipation
Migraines
Asthma
Chronic Fatigue
Menstrual Irregularities
Infertility
Obesity
High and Low BP
COPD
Hormone Imbalances
3
Mental
Anxiety
Depression
Anger Management
Stress
Monkey Mind
Hyper Activity
Eating Disorders
PTSD
Autism
ADD
ADHD
Sanskrit proverb
“For breath is life, and if you breathe well, you will live long on earth.”