How is Physiyoga different than Yoga? 

• We prioritize strength and stability before flexibility. Why? If a joint is stable and strong, it is more equipped to handle bigger movements and greater load which can help mitigate injury and boost performance. 

• We use props as neuromuscular feedback. There can be a limiting mindset that props are only for beginners who ‘can’t’ do something. We use different props to more efficiently connect the brain to the body – this benefits any and all levels of practitioner! This is why we often use release balls for self massage – the sensory feedback helps your mind to feel the body area you’re trying to release. Similarly we use bands, weights, foam rollers, and brooms(!) to add feedback and challenge to the brain and body. 

• External shape is less important than the journey getting to and from a shape or pose. Questions we like that don’t have anything to do what how a pose looks: how does it feel, can you move with control, can you breathe, where does it feel stuck, restricted or tight, where does it feel mobile and strong?

• All of the Threes Physiyoga teachers are trained in multidisciplinary modalities meaning they have been trained in more than yoga. This allows for more varied movements, cues, and more tools in the toolbox when teaching movement. This is not at all a prerequisite to teach with Threes Physiyoga, but it does represent the fact that we are a group who’s curious and passionate about learning, teaching, and thinking outside the box.

• Threes Physiyoga is backed by science. We’re here for all the debunking that’s been happening over the past few years, and we aim to tell you what’s accurate about the body based on current science. For example, twisting doesn’t detox the body, and generally speaking, it’s just fine to let your knee move past your ankle in a lunge. 

• Not all, but many modern yoga classes move at a fast pace and are packed with big poses with little preparation for the body.  It often takes slowing down and simplifying to be able to listen to your body so you can give more care to your injury, and rehab/ retrain a body area. We hope our platform allows you to choose the class level, pace, instructor, etc., that suits how you need/want to move.

How is Physiyoga the same as yoga?

• Mindful movement & mind/body connection are at the center of what we do.

• We hope you take what you do on the mat out into the rest of your day/life whether it’s breathwork/meditation for stress reduction or practicing functional core engagement while washing the dishes. 

• Use movement as medicine to care for body, mind, and spirit.

• Appreciate the interconnectedness of the whole person. We know at this point that the mind affects the body and the body affects the mind – they are not separate entities. 

• Have great compassion for your experience and journey ❤️

How is Physiyoga Different from Physical Therapy?

• Classes aim to support the whole person, not just a body part: mind and body and intricately connected, one affects the other. Feeling embodied and in touch with yourself is huge for recovering from pain.

• Managing your stress response and nervous system state is a top priority in physiyoga. Our ability to connect to our body is very challenging when in fight-or-flight mode because all systems shut down except those needed to keep you alive. 

• Our goal is to facilitate a sense of connection to your body and your experience – tuning in vs tuning out.

• Physiyoga is something you can do regularly. Like mental training for stress reduction, it’s a preventative practice that’s not just intended for when you’re hurt.

How is Physiyoga the same as PT?

• Biomechanics- using knowledge of joint mechanics and muscle physiology in how we teach movements for joint longevity and injury recovery

• Break it down and build it up: most of our programs utilize this approach. We break a pose or movement down by each joint and make it as simple as possible, then gradually build back up adding in more resistance, compound movements, and complexity. The goal here is to see that each joint/muscle area can perform a movement with strength and control by starting small, then progress to the bigger mobilizer muscles so the body can work as a team and share the load.

No, this is not physical therapy. The Threes Physiyoga Method Teacher Training is taught by physical therapists. Some of our digital platform instructors are trained, licensed Physical Therapists. All of our classes and programs are taught by yoga teachers who have completed the Threes Physiyoga training and have been taught to teach classes that integrate physical therapy principles mixed with mindful movement.