"The class met and surpassed my expectations - I was not prepared to be able to move that much more easily so quickly." Sally (Retired)
Welcome! I'm Joanne Pineau based in Thornbury, Ontario. I see individuals one-on-one for yoga therapy and osteopathic manual therapy in my home studio, by appointment. I also teach group yoga classes in Clarksburg. Details about group classes.
Feel free to call or text me at 705-888-9686
How it works
I offer a synergistic approach to improving chronic conditions and quality of life. The holistic philosophy of osteopathy and the age-old discipline of yoga share remarkable parallels. Both recognize the importance of anatomical alignment and a strong musculoskeletal system as the main contributors to health and longevity. Both yoga and osteopathy assert that postural alignment, joint mobility, and diaphragmatic flexibility (ability to breathe properly) are essential components of good health. Osteopathic therapy aims to find areas of the body that have restrictions in connective and muscle tissue. It restores them back to health with manual soft-tissue techniques. Yoga therapy can maximize the benefits of osteopathic therapy with breathing techniques, and exercises that strengthen and improve joint mobility. Yoga therapy can also empower the individual to self-regulate and to promote the relaxation response in the body thus increasing the body's healing potential. Lifestyle issues that create embalances can also be addressed.
Group Classes
In my group yoga classes I focus on exercises that improve balance, posture, hip strength and body mechanics and gait when walking and daily activities. Suitable for beginners and individuals with stiff joints; classes include mat and chair exercises, and a relaxation component to quiet the mind.