At Whole Note Psychotherapy, yoga is approached as a supportive and grounding wellness practice rather than a performance-based activity.

Sessions may incorporate:

  • Gentle movement and stretching

  • Breath awareness and regulation

  • Grounding techniques

  • Mindfulness practices

  • Relaxation and restorative postures

  • Nervous system support

Yoga can help create opportunities to slow down, reconnect with the body, and develop greater awareness of stress patterns, tension, and emotional experiences.Potential Benefits of Sound Baths

Potential Benefits of Yoga

Individuals may explore yoga for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Stress reduction and relaxation

  • Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

  • Burnout and fatigue

  • Improving mind-body awareness

  • Supporting nervous system regulation

  • Increasing flexibility and mobility

  • Improving sleep and restfulness

  • Mindfulness and grounding

  • Emotional balance and self-care

  • Creating healthy routines and coping strategies

Yoga can also complement psychotherapy and other wellness practices.

What To Expect During a Session

  • Yoga sessions are designed to feel supportive, adaptable, and welcoming.

    A typical session may include:

    • Gentle guided movement

    • Breathwork and grounding exercises

    • Mindfulness and body awareness practices

    • Stretching and restorative postures

    • Relaxation and integration time

    Sessions are adjusted based on individual comfort levels, goals, and physical needs.

    There is no expectation to perform poses perfectly or push beyond what feels comfortable. The focus is on awareness, presence, and creating a supportive experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No prior experience is necessary. Sessions are accessible for beginners and can be adapted for different comfort and ability levels.

  • Not at all. Flexibility is not a requirement for yoga. Sessions focus on awareness, movement, and connection rather than performance.

  • For in-person sessions, comfortable clothing and a yoga mat are recommended. Additional props such as cushions or blankets may also be helpful.

  • Yoga can be a valuable wellness support, but it is not necessarily a replacement for psychotherapy or medical care. Many individuals find yoga works best alongside other forms of support.

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Reconnect Mind, Body & Breath

Yoga is more than physical movement. It is a practice that supports balance, self-awareness, grounding, and connection between the mind and body.

At Whole Note Psychotherapy, yoga sessions are offered through a compassionate, wellness-focused, and accessible approach designed to support emotional wellbeing, stress reduction, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation.

Whether you are completely new to yoga or returning to an existing practice, sessions are tailored to meet you where you are.

No prior yoga experience or flexibility is required.

What Is Yoga

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. Depending on the style and focus of a session, yoga can support both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Support Your Wellbeing Through Movement & Mindfulness

Taking time to reconnect with your body, breath, and nervous system can play an important role in overall wellbeing.

If you are interested in exploring yoga, mindfulness, or restorative wellness practices, Whole Note Psychotherapy is here to support you.

Who We Serve

  • Anxiety Management

  • Depression and Mood Management

  • Chronic Illness

  • Life Transitions

  • Advanced Illness

  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement

  • Stress Management

SarahRose Black, clinic director at Whole Note Psychotherapy, playing ukelele as part of her music therapy practice for patients with cancer and chronic illness at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

Our Approaches to Psychotherapy.

We draw from a number of psychotherapy styles and practices in order to create a personalized experience to support you in reaching your therapy goals.

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, also referred to as “ACT”, is a values-based approach that is rooted in principles of mindfulness and action related to addressing (and not avoiding) uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, and life circumstances. This style of therapy encourages clients to be flexible in their approach to their thoughts and experiences, and supports clients in taking specific action through techniques which can support positive and healthy change.

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). You work with a mental health counselor (psychotherapist or therapist) in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

    CBT can be a very helpful tool — either alone or in combination with other therapies — in treating mental health disorders, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or an eating disorder. But not everyone who benefits from CBT has a mental health condition. CBT can be an effective tool to help anyone learn how to better manage stressful life situations.

  • Attachment-focused therapy is an approach that is based on attachment theory, and explores specific thoughts, feelings, communications, behaviors, and exchanges that you may have learned either to suppress and avoid or to amplify because of early childhood attachment experiences with people in your life. Exploring your early attachments and relationship dynamics through attachment focused therapy can offer insight into your current relationships and coping styles.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a humanistic, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, drawing primarily from attachment theory to facilitate the creation of secure, vibrant connection with self and others. Rooted in the science of emotions and attachment, EFT helps clients identify and transform the negative processing and interaction patterns that create distress. It’s effective in treating individuals (EFIT), couples (EFCT), and families (EFFT), addressing a wide range of issues from marital distress to individual anxiety and trauma.

    For therapists, EFT offers a clear, structured path to helping clients. It focuses on the development of emotional intelligence and awareness, enabling therapists to guide clients in recognizing and expressing their emotional needs more effectively. By fostering a secure attachment bond, EFT enables clients to respond to their partners and family members in healthier, more constructive ways.

  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on principles of psychoanalytic practice, and can be used as an opportunity to explore your relationship to the world and to your experiences in a self-reflective way. This style of therapy is often verbal in nature but your therapist may use non-verbal or arts-based techniques to support you in uncovering aspects of yourself that may be both conscious and subconscious.

  • Mindfulness practices have roots in Buddhist philosophy and focus primarily on maintaining awareness of the present moment, particularly our own thoughts, actions, and feelings.The heart of mindfulness encourages a non-judgemental approach to noticing our present experiences, and a focus on conscious awareness. Mindfulness practices have been studied in depth and been have shown to promote and enhance physical and mental health and well-being.

  • Music therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach that integrates elements of music into a comprehensive model of care to support treatment goals, and optimize wellness. Music can impact and affect us in deeply therapeutic ways, as music is a powerful tool for self-expression and connection. Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) are trained to incorporate various aspects of music into a model of care that supports physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being.

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15-Minute Free Consultation

  • Connect with one of our team members to determine the right approach for you at this time. Your 15-minute consult is an opportunity to:

    -Meet your practitioner and discuss your issues

    -Test out the technology if you are planning on receiving virtual therapy

    -Discuss a treatment plan moving forward

    Your consultation is not a formal therapy session. Following your consultation, you can book your first appointment.

  • To book a free 15-minute virtual consultation, please use the link below. We will be in touch with you directly to schedule your consultation.

  • No formal preparation is required prior to your 15 minute consultation, but please feel free to bring any questions, thoughts, or ideas you may have, and your therapist will be pleased to discuss these with you.

  • If you would like to begin working with your therapist, you can book at your convenience through Jane.app, which you will have access to after your initial consultation. We will email you an intake form which you can fill out prior to your session. We look forward to working with you!

SarahRose Black, clinic director at Whole Note Psychotherapy in Toronto playing a singing bowl as part of her music therapy practice.