Stephen Lewis
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In working with a variety of clients over the years, I've seen first hand
the radical and positive transformation guided by the practices of
meditation, yoga, and psychotherapy. In working to integrate yoga with
psychotherapy, to merge this ancient and time-tested science of holistic
health with modern counseling methods, I holistically support my clients
towards optimal functioning. I believe therapy is important in the verbal
integration of yoga and meditation experience.
Aspects of My Training:
 | | Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training taught me how to guide yoga | | | postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation in a
manner that promotes mindfulness, equanimity, alignment of the
mind-body-spirit, and compassion with the self. I have also been
trained in yogic techniques particularly helpful in managing
depression and anxiety.
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| | Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy training taught me a deep one-on- | | | one transformative therapy that uses restorative yoga postures
along with non-invasive dialoguing, similar of Rogerian (Person-
centered)‘unconditional positive regard,’ to develop present-
moment awareness and acceptance.
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| | Mental Health Counseling at NYU trained me as a counselor / | | | psychotherapist, by introducing a holistic and eclectic variety of
theoretical models and practical techniques that help people
understand the nature and origins of their life problems, and
actively find solutions to help them heal and grow.
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May you be happy!
Stephen Lewis
stephen@yogapsychotherapy.org
New York City
917-723-4685
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Academic education:
- Brown University: BA Philosophy, 1999, Providence, RI
- Oxford University (Mansfield College): Western and Eastern
philosophy
- New York University, Steinhardt School: MA in Counseling
for Mental Health and Wellness, 2009, New York, NY
Yoga education:
- Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training: 200 hour 6/2005, Kripalu
Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA
- LifeForce Yoga for Depression and Anxiety with Amy
Weintraub, 7/2005
- Advanced Kripalu Yoga teacher training, Module 3, 1/2007,
Module 2 6/2009
- Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy training, 2006-2007, Bristol,
Vermont
Therapeutic Yoga Instruction Experience:
- Therapeutic yoga groups for psychiatric outpatients and
inpatients at Bellevue Hospital, New York City
- Therapeutic yoga and mindfulness groups at Harlem United
Community AIDS, Inc, in its substance use treatment
program, New York City.
- Private Yoga Therapy and Yoga Psychotherapy sessions,
New York City
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