Realignment Pillar Of Wellbeing

Posture. Mobility. Balance.

The Realignment pillar at Metta Yoga & Massage is designed to help you find greater balance, ease, and comfort in your body and mind. Through gentle yet effective therapies, Joanna works with you to improve posture, correct structural imbalances, and relieve injury and chronic pain, so you can move more freely and feel more at home in your body.

When the body is out of alignment, it creates unnecessary tension and strain, often showing up as back pain, neck tension, shoulder discomfort, or limited mobility. Realignment therapies aim to release these holding patterns, retrain the body, and restore natural postural balance, which also balances the mind.

Why Realignment Matters

Improves posture and core stability
Reduces chronic tension, stiffness, and pain
Enhances breathing capacity and circulation
Supports injury prevention and recovery
Restores freedom and efficiency in movement
Brings balance to both body and mind

The Science of Postural Realignment

Our posture is shaped by how we sit, stand, move, and hold ourselves throughout daily life. Over time, repetitive habits, stress, and injuries can cause structural imbalances, from rounded shoulders and tight hips to forward head posture and lower back compression.

Through realignment therapies, Joanna helps you unravel these compensations, guiding the body back into its natural equilibrium. This not only relieves pain but also improves energy levels, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing.

Therapies Within The Realignment Pillar

Posture. Mobility. Balance.

Posture Assessment - a personalised approach to understanding your body’s unique misalignments, with a detailed report including realignment principles, to restore symmetry, mobility, and strength.
Myofascial Release Therapy - works with the fascia (the connective tissue web) to release restrictions, improve mobility, and address chronic tightness at its root.
Deep Tissue Massage - focused, firm techniques that release muscular tension, break up adhesions, and promote healthier movement patterns.
Sports Massage - ideal for active individuals, targeting muscular imbalances and improving recovery while supporting long-term muscle, fascia, and joint health.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage - while often associated with relaxation and detoxification, lymphatic therapy also supports realignment by reducing swelling, improving tissue health, and relieving postural strain.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions – Bespoke classes that provides you with body awareness, and help you restore alignment, and cultivate strength and mobility, supporting your ongoing realignment journey.