Yoga Therapy for times
when life has changed -
or simply feels
difficult to carry.
Gentle, individualized support for people navigating cancer, grief, prolonged stress, or changes in identity and belonging.
Using movement, breath, relaxation, and meditation, learn to reconnect with your body, and regain steadiness and agency.
In person or online in Mesa, AZ
You may be navigating…
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Cancer treatment, recovery or survivorship
May show up as fatigue, sleep disruption, anxiety, pain, reduced mobility, feeling disconnected from your body
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Grief or loss
May show up as poor sleep, anxiety, low mood, heaviness, tightness in the chest, exhaustion, low appetite, feeling disconnected
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A shift in identity or belonging
May show up as disconnection, loss of confidence, safety, or belonging; difficulty finding your footing; feeling unlike yourself; or an existential crisis—including LGBTQ+ experiences of rejection or lost belonging.
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Prolonged stress or overwhelm
May show up as tension or pain, poor sleep, irritability, anxiety, fatigue or burnout, difficulty concentrating, or feeling constantly “on”
Breath of Joy is welcoming across bodies, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Practices are adapted to your body, energy, mobility, comfort, and needs - no prior yoga experience or flexibility required.
The why & method behind
yoga therapy
Yoga therapy is more than a yoga class—it's a structured, individualized process that draws on yoga's traditional understanding of the whole person alongside contemporary knowledge of health, stress, and human functioning.
Illness, grief, major life changes, and prolonged stress rarely affect only one part of us. They may influence sleep, energy, breathing, movement, concentration, mood, confidence, and our sense of connection. Yoga therapy offers a way to work with these experiences together.
Using movement, breath, relaxation, meditation, and other yogic tools, we develop a practice that responds to what you are experiencing and what feels possible right now. The aim is not to perform yoga perfectly, but to create something manageable, meaningful, and useful in daily life.
note: Yoga therapy is a complementary practice that can support your wellbeing alongside medical care—it is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment.
The method
Begin with the whole person
We begin with what your experiencing, what matters to you, what you hope will change. Your health, mobility, circumstances, emotional experience, and daily life all help shape where we start.
01Choose practices that fit
Breath, movement, relaxation, meditation, and other yogic tools are selected and adapted to you. A practice may support comfort and mobility, create space for rest, strengthen attention, deepen self-awareness, or help you relate differently to what you are carrying.
02Repeat, Refine, Integrate
A simple home practice, gentle repetition, and small adjustments over time help you discover what is supportive. As the practice develops, it can influence habits, responses, everyday choices, and become a resource you know how to use, not only something that happens during a session.
03Yoga,
therapeutic & personal
How to begin …
Hi, I’m Niti Desai, the yoga practitioner behind Breath of Joy. My approach to yoga therapy is grounded in the understanding that people are more than the symptoms or circumstances that bring them here.
Each plan is built around the same foundation—breath, gentle movement, relaxation, and a simple home practice. Sessions begin where you are, with tools chosen that fit your needs, and adjusted over time so your practice supports real change in daily life.
Free Consultation
20-minute low pressure call to see if yoga therapy is a good fit. Ask questions, share what you’re experiencing, and leave with a clear recommendation for next steps.
Briefly discuss what’s going on (stress, pain, sleep, etc.)
Clarify goals & what support could look like
Discuss limitations or health considerations
Choose online or in person for sessions
Leave with a simple next step (and, if helpful, a breath practice to try)
Single Session
A 45-minute session to experience yoga therapy and see how it feels in your body. Includes breath, gentle movement, relaxation, and a simple home practice.
Brief intake + clarify what you would like support with
Breath practice (pranayama) for nervous system regulation
Gentle, adapted therapeutic movement
Guided relaxation and/or meditation
Leave with a short home practice (5–15 minutes)
4 Session Foundation (recommended)
A supportive series to build consistency, refine your home practice, and create steady change over time. Most people start here after the initial session.
Weekly or twice-weekly sessions to build momentum and track changes
Refine breath + movement + relaxation based on your response
Progress practices safely for stress and pain patterns
Update home practice as needed
Option to continue with ongoing support
Curious about rates? Pricing depends on the type of support you’re looking for. After a free 20-minute consultation, I can recommend a good starting option and share current rates.
In their own words,
what clients have shared
“I started yoga therapy to help me in calming down my nervous system. After an alarming autoimmune diagnosis, I wanted to throw everything at my treatment.
I went in with an open mind and after my first visit, I felt physically lighter. That lasted a few days!
It’s been a few months, and I’ve learned techniques to help in so many ways. My responses to daily challenges are much gentler. Two days a week I get to check out and ground myself with Niti. I’m so thankful for the help she has provided me!”
Meresia G. - age 40
“When I started yoga with Niti, I was unsure what to expect. I was seeking an avenue to challenge my body and mind to develop inner strength to handle grief with stress, as well as a strong physical core with flexibility.
Her technique and approach to yoga has helped me develop inner peace, strong breathing control and has challenged my physical strength and flexibility. It has relaxed by body and soul while restoring my ability to meditate as means to manage daily stresses.
Niti presents a welcoming atmosphere with gentle encouragement to succeed with yoga.
I feel much more in touch and at ease with myself and nature.”
Brenda N. - age 74
“Working with Niti over the past four weeks has been a truly transformative experience. I was dealing with chronic stress from work and a nervous system that was stuck in “fight or flight,” but through yoga therapy, I no longer have anxiety attacks and my sleep has significantly improved. One of the most surprising outcomes has been that I’ve also lost 10 pounds as my nervous system became more regulated. The biggest shift has been feeling like I actually have tools to support myself instead of just pushing through discomfort. Now I feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected to my body. I highly recommend Niti for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety or looking to build a healthier relationship with their body.”
Preeti D. - age 36
Be alive. Be strong.
Be happy. Just Be.
If you’re curious whether yoga therapy could support you, you’re welcome to reach out. Share a little about what you’re dealing with and what you’re hoping for, and we can schedule a short call to see if it’s a good fit.
Please don’t include detailed medical or health information here. We can discuss relevant history privately during your consultation.