At SPFPP, we know that living with herpes can be emotionally overwhelming, and the stigma tied to it only adds to the challenges. I’m Courtney Brame, a Yoga Therapist in training, and I’m here to help you work through the emotional and mental struggles that often come with a herpes diagnosis.

Yoga therapy is about more than just stretching or poses—it’s about using breathwork, mindful movement, and self-reflection to help you reconnect with yourself, manage your emotions, and feel empowered. While I'm still in training, I’m offering donation-based sessions because I believe in making this financially accessible to anyone who needs it.

Data from SPFPP shows that 15% of people identify emotional stress as a precursor to herpes outbreaks. With this in mind, the intention of our yoga therapy sessions is to focus on your overall wellness, beginning with your emotional well-being. By addressing stress, anxiety, and emotional pain, we can help reduce the impact these triggers have on your body and your mind.

How Yoga Therapy Can Support You

Living with herpes can feel isolating, but yoga therapy is here to remind you that you don’t have to carry the emotional weight alone. Yoga therapy offers tools to:

Manage emotional stress and its impact on your health.
Rebuild confidence and emotional resilience as you navigate the stigma of herpes.
Explore ways to reconnect with your body in a positive and healing way.

Yoga Therapy for Addiction, Chronic Pain, and Recovery

While herpes stigma and emotional wellness are at the forefront of what we offer, yoga therapy also provides powerful support for other struggles, such as:

Addiction & Recovery: Yoga therapy can help people in recovery by offering tools for emotional regulation, stress relief, and rebuilding a connection with the body. Through mindful movement and breathwork, individuals can learn to navigate triggers, manage emotional stress, and prevent relapse.
Chronic Pain: Yoga therapy provides a holistic approach to pain management, using gentle movement and mindfulness to reduce tension, improve flexibility, and ease the physical and emotional burden of chronic pain. By working with your body, rather than fighting against it, we can help you find relief in ways that traditional treatments may not address.

How Yoga Therapy Differs from Traditional Yoga and Talk Therapy

Yoga Therapy is much more than a typical yoga class. It’s a 1-on-1 session that’s custom-made to fit your needs, whether you’re navigating herpes stigma, dealing with addiction recovery, or managing chronic pain. It’s an intimate practice where we focus on the whole person—mind, body, and emotions—not just the physical aspect.

And unlike talk therapy, yoga therapy engages your body in the healing process. While talk therapy focuses on working through emotions by talking about them, yoga therapy combines movement, breath, and self-reflection to help you actively engage in your emotional healing. Think of it as a blend of mind and body work, with a personalized plan for you to implement in your daily life.

What to Expect from a Session with Me

A session with me is less about performing for an audience and more about authentic connection. It’s similar to how I approach my podcast interviews—minus the listeners. I create a safe, private space for you to open up about your emotional challenges, whether related to your herpes diagnosis, recovery, or another struggle. We’ll start by discussing your needs, challenges, and goals, and I’ll design a personalized plan just for you.

In each session, we’ll explore:

Breathwork to manage emotional stress
Mindful Movement to reconnect with your body
Self-reflection to identify and process the emotions beneath the surface

The goal is to help you feel more in control of your emotions and your overall well-being.

Accessible & Donation-Based

I believe in making this work accessible to everyone. That’s why these sessions are donation-based—you choose what you can afford. Whether it’s to address herpes stigma or to help with addiction recovery, chronic pain, or emotional struggles, yoga therapy can support your healing journey.

Ready to Explore Yoga Therapy?

If you’re interested in learning more or scheduling a session, fill out our intake form below, and I’ll follow up with you within 48 hours. Let’s take the next step together toward holistic healing and emotional wellness.

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SPFPP Yoga Therapy with Courtney Brame: Emotional Wellness Strategies for People with Herpes