Welcome to Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy offers a personalised, breath-centred approach to support your health and wellbeing through the tools of Yoga.
Sessions are adapted to the individual and may include gentle movement, breathing practices, relaxation, meditation and simple home practices designed to support daily life.
Rooted in the teachings of Yogācārya T. Krishnamacharya, Śrī TKV Desikachar and ongoing study with Dr Kausthub Desikachar, this approach recognises that Yoga should respond to the needs of the person — not ask the person to fit a fixed method.
Whether you are seeking support with stress, fatigue, recovery, persistent pain, nervous system regulation or simply looking for a calmer and more individual approach to practice, Yoga Therapy begins where you are.
What is Yoga Therapy?
What to Expect
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Initial Consultation
Short welcoming discussion.
A gentle discussion about your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and what has brought you to Yoga Therapy.
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Observation & Discussion
Understanding your needs gently.
We may explore breath, movement patterns, energy levels and current challenges in a supportive way.
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Personalised Practice
Adapted specifically for you.
A practice is developed specifically for you and may include breathwork, movement, relaxation or meditation
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Ongoing Support & Adaptation
Practices evolve over time.
Practices may evolve over time depending on your needs, capacity and circumstances.
✓ Gentle
✓ Personalised
✓ Breath-centred
✓ Adaptable
✕ Not performance-based
✕ Not competitive
✕ Not one-size-fits-all
What Yoga Therapy Is / Is Not
Clinical Background & Lineage
Yoga Therapy at KM-Yoga brings together traditional Yoga teachings with extensive experience working within modern healthcare settings.
Kim Burnham previously worked within the NHS as a:
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Therapy Rehabilitation Assistant
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Occupational Therapy Degree Apprentice
Her clinical experience included supporting patients across:
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Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation
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Elderly Care
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Macmillan Oncology Services
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Frailty & Same Day Emergency Care
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Acute Hospital Rehabilitation
This experience informs a grounded and compassionate understanding of recovery, fatigue, mobility, nervous system regulation and the realities of living with changing health conditions.
Fred Burnham currently works within the PCN as an:
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Fred has extensive NHS experience across:
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Emergency Care
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Family Medicine
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Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery
Including lead roles in:
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Prescribing & Medication Management
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Cancer Care
Fred also helped establish community Yoga classes within the local Primary Care Network to support wellbeing, movement and self-management approaches within healthcare settings.
Together, this clinical background helps bridge modern healthcare understanding with the traditional therapeutic principles of Yoga.
The therapeutic approach at KM-Yoga remains rooted in the teachings of Yogācārya T. Krishnamacharya and Śrī TKV Desikachar, with ongoing study and mentorship under Dr Kausthub Desikachar within the Viniyoga tradition.
This lineage emphasises that Yoga must be adapted appropriately to the individual — recognising each person’s condition, stage of life, capacity and unique circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
Not at all. Yoga Therapy is adapted to the individual and is suitable for beginners as well as those with previous Yoga experience. Practices are developed according to your needs, abilities and current stage of health.
Can this support anxiety?
Yoga Therapy may help support calmness, breathing, relaxation and nervous system regulation. Practices are adapted gently and individually, and may work alongside existing healthcare or mental health support.
Are online sessions available?
Yes. Sessions are available both in person at Dorchester Yoga & Therapy Centre or alternate agreed location and online via Zoom.Online sessions can work very effectively and allow practices to be adapted within the comfort of your own home environment.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and relaxed breathing is ideal. There is no need for specialised Yoga clothing. Many practices are gentle and adapted to your comfort and ability.
