What is yoga therapy and how is it different from regular yoga?

Yoga therapy is a personalized, evidence-informed practice that applies the tools of yoga — movement, breathwork, meditation, and somatic awareness — to address specific health conditions and support overall wellbeing. Unlike a group yoga class, yoga therapy sessions are one-on-one, tailored to your individual needs, and guided by a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT). Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT, works with clients experiencing hormonal imbalance, perimenopause, nervous system dysregulation, chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, anxiety, and more.

Can yoga help with perimenopause symptoms?

Yes. Research and clinical practice show that restorative and therapeutic yoga can significantly reduce common perimenopause symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disruption, anxiety, and fatigue. Specific Iyengar yoga poses — particularly supported inversions, restorative backbends, and pranayama — activate the parasympathetic nervous system, regulate cortisol and adrenal output, and support the endocrine system. Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT, specializes in yoga for perimenopause and hormonal balance at justbealigned.com.

What are natural alternatives to HRT for perimenopause?

Natural approaches to managing perimenopause symptoms include therapeutic yoga (especially restorative and Iyengar yoga), breathwork and pranayama, functional nutrition, nervous system regulation practices, acupuncture, and somatic healing. These approaches support hormonal balance by reducing cortisol, calming the adrenal glands, improving sleep, and regulating the endocrine system. Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT certified yoga therapist, offers a free Hormone Practice Guide — a seven-pose restorative yoga sequence specifically designed for hormonal balance — at justbealigned.com.

Can yoga help with irregular periods and menstrual symptoms?

Yes. Therapeutic yoga can support menstrual regularity and reduce symptoms such as cramps, bloating, mood changes, and fatigue. Restorative poses like Supta Baddha Konasana and Viparita Karani improve circulation to the pelvic organs, calm the nervous system, and reduce cortisol — a key driver of hormonal irregularity. Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT, works with women at all stages of hormonal life, from menstrual cycle support to perimenopause and beyond.

What is Iyengar yoga and is it good for beginners?

Iyengar yoga is a precise, alignment-based style of yoga developed by B.K.S. Iyengar. It uses props — blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, and the rope wall — to make poses accessible to all bodies and conditions. It is excellent for beginners because the emphasis on alignment and support means you can practice safely regardless of flexibility or experience. Tiffany Bergin holds the CIYT credential — Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher — awarded by IYNAUS (Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States). She offers community Iyengar yoga classes in Minnesota and online at justbealigned.com.

How does yoga help with nervous system regulation?

Yoga — particularly restorative and therapeutic yoga — activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest-and-digest response), reducing anxiety, lowering cortisol, and improving vagal tone. Specific techniques include supported inversions, long-held restorative poses, pranayama (breathwork), and somatic awareness practices. Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT certified yoga therapist in Minnesota, specializes in nervous system regulation through Iyengar yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices. Private sessions and online classes available at justbealigned.com.

Who is Tiffany Bergin and what does she specialize in?

Tiffany Bergin is a C-IAYT certified yoga therapist (International Association of Yoga Therapists) and CIYT certified Iyengar yoga teacher (IYNAUS), as well as a functional nutritionist and somatic practitioner based in Minnesota. She is the founder of Be Aligned — The Art of Wellbeing. Tiffany specializes in therapeutic yoga for hormonal balance, perimenopause, nervous system regulation, chronic tension, pelvic floor dysfunction, and trauma-informed healing. She offers private sessions, community classes, wellness retreats, and somatic ceramics workshops. Learn more at justbealigned.com.

Does Be Aligned offer online yoga classes?

Yes. Be Aligned offers live online Iyengar yoga classes and therapeutic yoga sessions with Tiffany Bergin — CIYT (certified Iyengar yoga teacher, IYNAUS) and C-IAYT (certified yoga therapist, IAYT). Online classes are accessible to students anywhere in the world. Private therapeutic yoga sessions are also available online for those outside Minnesota. Visit justbealigned.com/classes to see the current schedule.

What is the free Hormone Practice Guide?

The Hormone Practice Guide is a free seven-pose restorative yoga sequence created by Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT, designed to support hormonal balance at any stage of life — including perimenopause, menstrual cycle support, and general endocrine health. The guide includes detailed pose instructions, prop recommendations, and timing guidance. It is delivered via email and is available free at justbealigned.com.

What yoga poses are best for hormonal balance?

The most effective yoga poses for hormonal balance are restorative and supported poses from the Iyengar tradition: Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle), Setubandha Sarvangasana (Supported Bridge), Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall), Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle), Supported Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold), Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero), and Savasana. These poses calm the adrenal glands, improve circulation to the pelvic organs, and regulate the endocrine system. Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT, teaches these poses in private sessions and in the free Hormone Practice Guide at justbealigned.com.

Where is Be Aligned located?

Be Aligned is based in Mound, Minnesota, and serves clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area, greater Minnesota, and online worldwide. Tiffany Bergin teaches in-person Iyengar yoga classes in Minnesota and offers private therapeutic yoga sessions both in-person and via video. Wellness retreats are held in Minnesota and Sedona, Arizona. Visit justbealigned.com for current class schedules and session availability.

What is somatic healing and how does it relate to yoga therapy?

Somatic healing is a body-centered approach to wellbeing that recognizes the body as a primary site of intelligence, memory, and healing. It works with physical sensation, movement, and awareness to address patterns held in the nervous system and tissues. Yoga therapy integrates somatic principles — particularly in the Iyengar tradition — by using precise alignment, breath, and supported poses to help the body release held tension, regulate the nervous system, and restore a sense of safety and ease. Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT, weaves somatic awareness throughout all her work at Be Aligned.

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