Aura Health offers following group programs in 2025
Integration Focused Yoga Group Therapy (Samunnaya Yoga Chikitsa)
Integration Focused Yoga Group Therapy is tailored for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, and those seeking to improve their emotional wellbeing. This therapy is intended to assist participants in achieving personal integration, better mind-body connection, and inner harmony. The program is limited to 10 participants, with each session lasting one and a half hours. This group will meet for 6 weeks on every Thursdays
The group will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays, from 6th March to 10th April , between 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm .
Term 1 – March 6th to April 10th, every Thursdays from 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm.
Term 3 – August 14th to September 18th, every Thursdays from 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm. (Days: August 14th, 21st, 28th and September 4th, 11th and 18th)
Venue: Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre, 31 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Fees for Yoga Therapy Group Programs
Fees: Individuals: $600; Business: $900 (partially funded by Aura Health).
Research participant’s rate: Individuals: $300; Business: $450 (Those participating in research will complete questionnaires assessing their wellbeing before and after the program, funded by Aura Health).
Facilitator – Dr Jain Joseph, PhD
Dr Jain Joseph is an experienced clinical psychologist with 24 years of professional practice. He holds accreditation as an EMDR therapist and is currently working towards advanced accreditation in Schema Therapy. His academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (MA), a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (M.Phil), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology.
Dr Joseph began his yoga practice in 1995 during his undergraduate studies in Philosophy. He earned Certificates in Basic Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga in 1998. In the same year, he was initiated into Babaji Kriya Yoga by the late Yogiar S. A. A. Ramaiah. He further advanced his expertise by completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga in 2005. Since 1999, Dr Joseph has been teaching yoga and integrating Yoga therapy to address psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms, and trauma. He conducted Yoga Therapy group sessions for individuals with complex mental illnesses at Princess Margaret Hospital for several years.
Once you have returned your registration to aurahealthnz@gmail.com a confirmation and an invoice will be sent out. You need to make full payment before the start of the program.