Introduction to DPYT-
Yoga therapy has traditionally focused on guided sessions, where a yoga therapist leads clients through a structured practice. However, true healing extends beyond scheduled sessions—it requires daily integration.
Dual-Phase Yoga Therapy (DPYT) is a structured approach that divides therapy into two essential components:
Morning Management – A short, structured self-practice that clients perform at home upon waking.
Class Management – A guided therapy session led by a yoga therapist.
By addressing self-practice and therapist-led practice separately, DPYT ensures that clients actively participate in their healing process, rather than becoming dependent on external guidance.
Core Philosophy of DPYT- DPYT is built on five key principles:
Empowering Clients – Yoga therapy should promote independence, not dependency. Clients must be taught to sustain their practice beyond guided sessions.
Morning as the Foundation – Many conditions (constipation, bloating, cervical pain, lower back pain, and sciatica) are worse in the morning. A short morning self-practice helps relieve symptoms early and set a positive tone for the day.
Prana Shakti and Healing – Prana, which governs healing and digestion, can only focus on one at a time. Since the stomach is empty in the morning, Prana Shakti is fully available for healing, making morning an ideal time for self-practice.
Long-Term Self-Care – Yoga therapy must be integrated into daily life. DPYT encourages habit formation through structured self-practice.
The Role of a Teacher – A yoga therapist is ultimately a teacher, not just an instructor. Clients should leave therapy equipped with knowledge and tools for lifelong self-care.
Why Morning Management?-
Many conditions worsen overnight due to stiffness, poor circulation, or digestive stagnation. A structured 5–7-minute morning self-practice can:
Relieve discomfort immediately upon waking.
Prepare the body and mind for the day ahead.
Engage Prana Shakti in healing before digestion begins.
Foster self-reliance, reinforcing yoga as a lifestyle rather than a session-based practice.
The Two Phases of DPYT-
1. Morning Management (Self-Practice at Home)-
Clients follow a short, structured morning routine suited to their condition.
Practices must be simple, easy, and consistent, requiring no therapist supervision.
Morning practice sets the foundation for healing and energy balance.
Clients are encouraged to maintain regularity and discipline.
2. Class Management (Guided Practice with Therapist)-
The therapist leads a personalized session based on the client’s condition.
The focus is on safe practice, proper alignment, and symptom management.
Sessions include breathwork, movement, and relaxation techniques tailored to the client.
The therapist monitors progress, makes adjustments, and provides feedback.
Regular follow-ups ensure long-term improvement.
Progress Evaluation – The 21-Day Check-In-
DPYT follows a structured assessment cycle: every 3 weeks (21 days), the client undergoes a progress review. This is based on the principle that the body and mind need at least 21 days to establish a pattern. The therapist evaluates:
Symptom improvement (pain levels, digestion, mobility, energy).
Consistency in Morning Management.
Effectiveness of guided sessions and necessary modifications.
Client feedback on overall progress and challenges.
This ensures that therapy remains dynamic, personalized, and results-driven.
Conclusion-
Dual-Phase Yoga Therapy (DPYT) is an innovative, structured approach that ensures yoga therapy becomes a lifelong self-care system rather than a temporary intervention. By balancing self-practice with guided sessions, DPYT empowers clients to take ownership of their healing, integrates yoga into daily life, and reinforces the therapist’s role as a teacher and guide.
By adopting DPYT, we shift yoga therapy from passive dependence to active self-transformation, ensuring that clients are not just receiving therapy but learning how to sustain their well-being for life.
By: Nidhi Thakur
Beautifully explained 😊