Personalized Yoga Therapy at Dillsburg Yoga

Emily Gilmore

Dillsburg Yoga is offering individualized yoga therapy with owner Emily Gilmore, who specializes in working with people that are experiencing neurological conditions (particularly MS and Parkinson's), back pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression.

Gilmore believes yoga is intended to be an individualized practice. Using her background in human physiology and yoga, she meets the client where they are and develops a personalized practice specifically tailored to the individual and their needs.

After practicing and studying yoga for many years, Gilmore traveled to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, to complete her yoga teacher training. She immerses herself in the study of yoga and natural living, and honors the practice of yoga and its ability to change lives for the better.

Cost is $45 for a one-hour session and $120 for three, one-hour sessions. Location: 5B Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg. For appointments and more information, call 717-502-2870 or visit DillsburgYoga.com.

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