FAQs


What is Finding Om Yoga Therapy?
Finding Om Yoga Therapy is an integrative treatment for disorders that affect the mind and body. Finding Om Yoga Therapy uses yoga and group discussion to help people recover from addictive disorders. We address concerns including tolerating discomfort, dealing with stress, substance abuse, emotional eating and body image, as well as the shame, guilt and self-hatred that many people feel as a result. Groups meet for 90 minutes weekly, with the time split between yoga asana and a seated discussion. Classes run in eight week cycles. Participants are encouraged to complete all eight sessions and are welcome to continue into a second cycle.

Debby also offers compassionate and straightforward present-based, results-oriented individual therapy in a traditional talk therapy setting.

Why use yoga as part of therapy?
Yoga and therapy both encourage self-acceptance while setting the stage for positive change. They are ideal partners to help people better understand themselves and how to begin to make realistic, lasting changes in their lives.

  • Yoga encourages people to pay attention to emotions that arise during practice and begin to accept them as okay. Noting these emotions without labeling them “good,” “bad,” etc. can open the door to great therapeutic growth during group discussion or individual sessions.
  • Yoga increases body-awareness, positively changes in how people treat their bodies and increasing awareness of physical triggers.
  • People learn to stay calm in difficult moments during practice, increasing the ability to tolerate distress off the mat.
  • Yoga increases awareness of breath as an indicator of mood and teaches ways to use breath to actually change mood. Breath patterns are reflections of how we feel inside. By developing the ability to control breathing people can also control, or at least change, their moods.

Does it work?

Yes! Finding Om Yoga Therapy is clinically-proven to raise self-esteem, lower anxiety, increase distress tolerance and reduce binge episodes. This mind-body intervention is an evidence-based complementary and alternative approach to self-healing and self-improvment. It works with and can enhance other recovery programs, including 12 Step-based programs.

Who can join Finding Om Yoga Therapy groups?

Finding Om is right for anyone with an open mind, an interest in yoga and a sincere commitment to enhance their recovery in an engaging, life-affirming way. Men and women of a variety of ages and fitness levels have shown significant benefit from participation in this unique program. Finding Om Yoga Therapy will positively affect you both mentally and physically. The ultimate goal of Finding Om Yoga Therapy is to give participants skills they can take with them and build upon to continue making gains indefinitely.

Finding Om Yoga Therapy is held at locations around Colorado Springs. Contact Debby for pricing and details.

I have never done yoga and am not very physically fit. Can I still join?

Yoga is for ANY BODY! The majority of participants in Finding Om Yoga Therapy have little to no previous yoga experience. Many have been neglecting their bodies for a number of years and are just beginning to reconnect with their physical selves. Finding Om Yoga Therapy is designed to foster and enhance this connection. We help members learn how to treat their bodies with respect and to practice this respect both in and out of class, whether they were varsity athletes or consider a walk to the mailbox a workout.

Does Debby offer individual therapy sessions?

Yes. Debby is a licensed psychologist and offers traditional seated talk therapy in addition to yoga therapy. Her approach is honest, straightforward and compassionate. She works with clients suffering from substance abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, sexual abuse and eating disorders. Debby helps clients focus on real time growth, recovery and moving forward in strength and confidence.

 

How can I get more information?

For more information on rates, insurance accepted contact Deborah Patz Clarke, PsyD, RYT at Debby@FindingOm.net.