YOGA

Yoga is a perfect partner for chiropractic care. It offers strength, flexibility, balance and joint stability for rehab and long term health.

Dr. Putnam is a holistic chiropractic physician and a certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®

She often shares her clinical experience about injuries, prevention and healing through private session, group instruction, and yoga teacher training workshops.

She offers specialized continuing education for yoga students, teachers and studios.

Yoga Opportunities

  • Private Sessions

    Enjoy personalized evaluation & instruction with a private yoga session. One on one instruction allows confidential discussion and personalized guidance to address your unique health goals or specific healing needs. Call The Bend for scheduling 406.888.6044.

  • Classes

    Join Dr. Putnam’s class, Slow Flow Yoga Class, Wednesday evenings at 5:15 PM at the Whitefish Wave. This is a 60 minute class for beginners or advanced students with a slower pace to focus on form and intention. It includes 30 minutes of yoga to strengthen muscles and improve balance and 30 minutes slower stretching and meditation to relax the nervous system and practice mindfulness while stretching.

  • Workshops

    Workshops are held for focused learning. Topics vary but may include yoga for recovery, yoga for injury prevention, yoga for neck and shoulders, yoga for core or back pain.

    Dr. Putnam has taught anatomy for several different yoga schools and is a guest teacher often. For more information contact our office.

  • Retreats

    Dr. Putnam host wilderness retreats that include yoga, writing, facilitated wilderness experiences for health, growth and wellness. For more information contact our office for future dates and times.

 New to Yoga?

Yoga is a wonderful way to feel better, get stronger, center your mind, become more aware of your body, alleviate stress, and relax. Age and body type don’t matter. You’re never too young or too old to start practicing yoga. 

If you are unsure where to start or have concerns about whether or not yoga is for you, try several different classes or or take a private lesson. 

Is Yoga for Me? What if I'm not flexible?

Yoga is for everyone, not just flexible folks. Whether you can touch your toes or not a regular stretching practice is good for most everyone. And, yoga helps strength as much as flexibility. Consider yoga if you are seeking health and wellness and want to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Yoga can be as restful or as rigorous as you want it to be and modification can be provided for most body types and health conditions. The benefits include core strengthening, toning, improved balance, and feeling more relaxed and connected to your physical and emotional body.

Helpful tips for first time guests:

  • Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early before your first class to fill out new member consent forms & set up your space.

  • Wear something comfortable. Layers may be best.

  • Bring a mat if you have one or we have a few to loan or purchase.

  • Bring a water bottle (with lid) and towel.

  • Let the teacher know about any health issues or concerns before class. If you have a serious injury, medical condition or are pregnant, please check with your physician before beginning yoga.

  • We are here to help.  Ask us anything or email us.

  • Yoga is a bare foot activity (in case you didn’t know).