Wholesome Yoga Therapy & Acupuncture

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

Not all yoga is spine-safe.
And not all movement supports a sensitive nervous system.

If you’re living with pain, stress, tension, fatigue, or burnout — pushing harder isn’t the answer.

Yoga Therapy offers a different path.

Through gentle, evidence-based practices, you’ll learn how to:
• Support and protect your spine
• Regulate and calm your nervous system
• Reduce chronic pain and muscular guarding
• Move with more ease, safety, and confidence

This is not about performance or flexibility. It’s about healing, sustainability, and feeling at home in your body again. The benefits of yoga therapy span physical, mental, and physiological improvements.

If your body has been asking for a smarter or softer approach — this is your invitation.

For in-person, therapist-led yoga (private or group), visit yogatherapy.co.za or send me a DM for more info

17/06/2026

Auriculotherapy for addiction

Auricular acupuncture can be extremely useful during the addiction treatment process and helps reduce withdrawal symptoms of an addictive substance or behaviour. Acupuncture promotes the healing of internal organs, reduces stress, anxiety, and pain, improves sleep, and promotes detoxification.

The Nogier auriculotherapy protocols and Acudetox NADA protocol (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) are primarily known for their role in addiction recovery and behavioural health. They are also frequently utilized as a complementary support therapy for caffeine and food addictions, as well as sugar cravings and emotional eating.

Depending on the protocol used and nature of the addiction, the following points are often used in treatment:

🏵Acupoints strongly connected to cognitive support and emotional balance (including trauma-related damage, critical thinking skills, and communication or ‘energy’ blockages).
🏵Shenmen and sympathetic points reduce stress and anxiety and calm the nervous system
🏵The cingulate gyrus point is primarily used to modulate the emotional processing of pain, improve coping mechanisms, and diminish the perception of suffering
🏵The thoracic ganglion point quiets an overactive sympathetic response and promotes a parasympathetic state
🏵The amygdala point is associated with fear, panic, anxiety, aggression, and rage
🏵The kidney, liver, and lung points stimulate hormonal function, help support the body's natural detoxification and healing processes, aid in blood purification, and support respiratory function
🏵Point zero is used for emotional grounding and inflammation control
🏵Point R is primarily used for psychiatric support and mental health conditions

While auricular acupuncture cannot cure an addiction on its own, it significantly eases the recovery process by targeting the neurological pathways associated with cravings, withdrawal, and stress. It is most effective when used as an adjunctive therapy alongside standard treatments like counselling, clinical or psychiatric care, and trauma support. Because it is effective immediately, it can be highly impactful by promoting a sense of connection and self-respect.

Sessions are highly individualized because detoxification, the internal experience, emotional processing, and the body's response are uniquely personal.

If you are considering integrating this into your wellness routine, contact me to discuss treatment options or visit yogatherapy.co.za to learn more.

16/06/2026

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16/06/2026

The popular joint supplement glucosamine is linked to a 25% faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Metabolism has uncovered a troubling connection between glucosamine—a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain—and accelerated cognitive decline.

Researchers at the University of Florida analyzed 12 years of electronic health records and discovered that patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who regularly took glucosamine were 25% more likely to progress to full-blown Alzheimer's disease than non-users.

Even more concerning, for individuals already diagnosed with dementia, the supplement was associated with a 25% increase in mortality risk. Because glucosamine easily crosses the blood-brain barrier, scientists believe it feeds into an already overactive protein 'sugar-tagging' pathway in vulnerable brains, worsening metabolic dysfunction.

Crucially, researchers emphasize that this risk appears highly specific to individuals whose brains are already undergoing neurodegeneration. In cognitively healthy adults, previous research has actually suggested that glucosamine may have a protective effect. However, with an estimated 40 million glucosamine users in the United States alone—including many seniors who deal with both joint stiffness and cognitive changes—these preliminary findings underscore the urgent need for clinical trials. Until those trials provide definitive answers, experts suggest that individuals with cognitive concerns consult their healthcare providers before continuing their daily joint supplement routine.

source: Hawkinson, T. R., Gentry, M. S., & Sun, R. (2026). Hyperglycosylation is a metabolic driver of Alzheimer's disease. Nature Metabolism.

15/06/2026

The studio is open tomorrow (public holiday)!

Join me for a therapeutic joint-freeing yoga class for joint health.

Developed by Mukunda Stiles, a pioneer in yoga therapy, this sequence is designed to move all your joints through their full range of motion. Benefits include increased flexibility and mobility, improved circulation, reduced joint pain, reduced stress, and enhanced body awareness.

Read more on what to expect: https://yogatherapy.co.za/hatha-yoga-joints-bones/

13/06/2026

Drop a YES below and I’ll DM you a link to my 10-Day Detox program, designed to calm inflammation fast. 🔥

Fatigue, brain fog, bloating, low mood, and aching joints have one thing in common. Inflammation. And inflammation has a cause.

Sugar feeds it. Processed food fuels it. Poor sleep fans it. Chronic stress sustains it. Isolation amplifies it… which means the opposite is equally true!

The right food cools it. Movement calms it. Deep sleep repairs it. Laughter lowers it. Connection heals it.

That is exactly what my 10-Day Detox is built on. Ten days of removing everything that is setting your body on fire and replacing it with everything your body has been starving for.

No gimmicks. No starvation. No willpower required.

Just the most practical, proven reset I have refined over 30 years of medicine — and the one my patients come back to again and again when they want to feel like themselves again fast.

In 10 days you can expect:
- Less bloating and digestive discomfort
- Clearer thinking and more sustained energy
Improved mood and better sleep
- A body that finally feels like it is working with you instead of against you

And you can change that starting today.

Drop YES below and I’ll send you the link right now.

11/06/2026

The pose is where the training begins.

Breath under pressure.
Presence in discomfort.
Staying connected to the body when the mind wants to escape.

But the real test isn't on the mat.

It's later.

When life hits.
When stress rises.
When an old reaction reaches for control.

And somehow, there is a little more space than there used to be.

A steadier breath.
A clearer response.
A stronger ability to stay standing inside what you feel.

The pose ends.

The power stays.

10/06/2026

💙A place to step away from the busyness of everyday life - allowing you to unwind, reconnect, and practice in a space that nurtures both body and mind💜

Nestled between river and forest, my studio offers a peaceful sanctuary away from the noise and pace of city life. Surrounded by nature, the space invites a sense of calm, grounding, and connection, creating the perfect environment to slow down, breathe deeply, and fully immerse yourself in your practice.

For those seeking a quieter, more restorative setting, my studio offers the feeling of a rural escape while remaining conveniently close enough to fit into a busy schedule 🙂

Group class schedules and details on acupuncture sessions can be found at yogatherapy.co.za