When yoga therapy meets mental health, something remarkable happens. Ena Rodriquez O'Rourke takes us on a profound journey through her 13-year practice at Treetop Yoga Therapy, where she's helping veterans with PTSD, individuals struggling with addiction, and people recovering from physical injuries find their way back to themselves.

"Yoga is not just exercise, and it's definitely not a religion," Ena explains, dismantling common misconceptions that have followed yoga across cultural boundaries. As someone who left Alabama seeking a more open-minded environment, she understands firsthand the barriers that can prevent people from experiencing yoga's therapeutic benefits. Her practice welcomes everyone—regardless of background, belief system, or age—creating a truly inclusive healing space.

What makes yoga therapy distinctive is its present-moment focus. Unlike traditional talk therapy that often requires revisiting painful histories, Ena's approach helps clients reconnect with their bodies right now. "We work with what's present in that moment," she shares, describing how this technique helps people move from dissociation (being "in the attic of your head") back into their bodies where healing can occur. This skill proved life-saving in her own family, helping her navigate parenting challenges with her neurodiverse child as a single mother. Through her certification in iRest Yoga Nidra—a technique adopted by the military in 2006—she's witnessed remarkable transformations in clients who previously felt stuck in trauma responses. Now balancing her therapy practice with a return to professional acting, Ena embodies the integration of mind, body, and creative expression she helps others achieve.

Curious about how yoga therapy might support your healing journey? Visit https://treetopyogatherapy.com/ to learn more, or find a certified yoga therapist in your area through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Your path to reconnection might be closer than you think.