Therapeutic Goals of One-on-One Viniyoga: A Qualitative Study of Practitioner Perspectives and Case Applications

TL;DR

This study explores how one-on-one Viniyoga therapists use personalized yoga to help clients achieve balance, self-regulation, and personal transformation for healing.

Contribution

The study identifies three core therapeutic goals of individualized Viniyoga therapy through qualitative insights from experienced practitioners.

Findings

Restoring balance is a primary therapeutic goal in Viniyoga therapy.

Cultivating self-regulation and guiding transformation are also central to the practice.

Case studies demonstrate how these goals are applied in clinical settings.

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Viniyoga is a person-centered approach to yoga that emphasizes individualized adaptation of breath, movement, and meditative practices to support health and well-being. This qualitative study investigates the therapeutic goals of one-to-one Viniyoga from the perspective of experienced therapists. Methods: Fourteen certified Viniyoga practitioners participated in in-depth interviews, which were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). This study details how Viniyoga therapists define therapeutic Viniyoga. Results: The findings identify three core therapeutic goals that guide Viniyoga therapy: restoring balance, cultivating self-regulation, and guiding transformation. Two case studies are presented to illustrate the application of these goals in clinical contexts. Conclusions: Qualitative information provided by the interviewed Viniyoga therapists supports the positive role of individualized Viniyoga therapy in contributing to sustainable healing and supporting clients’ return to balance, self-regulation, and personal transformation. The Viniyoga therapeutic model is applicable across diverse populations and in a variety of integrative and complementary healthcare settings.

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