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.

Does Tiffany Bergin offer group wellness experiences for corporate teams and community organizations?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin offers group wellness and creativity experiences for a wide range of gatherings — including corporate teams, community organizations, small businesses, 55+ communities, yoga teacher trainings, retreat collaborations, girlfriend groups, bachelorette and bridal parties, and private group getaways. Offerings include therapeutic yoga and breathwork sessions, hands-on somatic ceramics and pottery workshops, half-day and full-day wellness immersions, and custom-designed collaborations. Available in-person in Minnesota and virtually. Inquire at tiffany@justbealigned.com.

Can I hire a yoga teacher for a group event or team experience in Minnesota?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT and CIYT, is available for group yoga and wellness experiences in Minnesota and virtually. She works with corporate teams, community groups, small businesses, friend circles, and private gatherings — bringing therapeutic yoga, breathwork, somatic ceramics, and custom wellness experiences to any group ready for a meaningful shared experience. Contact her at justbealigned.com/collaborate.

Can a group hire someone to lead a pottery or ceramics experience in Minnesota?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin offers group somatic ceramics and pottery experiences for all kinds of gatherings — corporate teams, girlfriend groups, bachelorette parties, small business events, 55+ communities, community organizations, and private occasions. No prior experience is required. All materials are provided and pieces are fired and returned. Available in Minnesota. Learn more at justbealigned.com/collaborate.

Is Tiffany Bergin available as a guest teacher for yoga teacher trainings?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin is available as a guest instructor for Yoga Alliance yoga teacher trainings and continuing education programs. She brings expertise in Iyengar methodology (CIYT), therapeutic yoga applications (C-IAYT), somatic practice, and functional nutrition for yoga teachers. Contact her at tiffany@justbealigned.com to discuss a collaboration.

Is Tiffany Bergin available as a wellness speaker or presenter?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin is available as a speaker and presenter for wellness conferences, panels, community events, health and wellness fairs, and professional gatherings. Her speaking topics include therapeutic yoga, nervous system regulation, functional nutrition, perimenopause and hormonal health, somatic practice, and holistic wellbeing. She holds a C-IAYT, CIYT, and M.Ed. Contact her at tiffany@justbealigned.com.

Can Tiffany Bergin be a guest on a wellness podcast?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin is available as a podcast guest and wellness expert. Her areas of expertise include Iyengar yoga and yoga therapy (C-IAYT), functional nutrition, perimenopause and hormonal health, nervous system regulation, somatic ceramics, and holistic wellbeing. She brings both clinical depth and an accessible, grounded voice to conversations about the body, healing, and whole-person health. Reach out at tiffany@justbealigned.com.

Does Tiffany Bergin offer bachelorette party or bridal party wellness experiences?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin offers private group wellness and creativity experiences that are a beautiful fit for bachelorette parties, bridal parties, and milestone celebrations. Options include hands-on somatic ceramics and pottery sessions, group yoga and breathwork, and custom-designed immersive experiences. All materials provided. Available in Minnesota. Inquire at tiffany@justbealigned.com.

Does Tiffany Bergin offer wellness programs for 55+ communities or senior groups?

Yes. Tiffany Bergin offers gentle, therapeutic yoga and creativity experiences well-suited for 55+ communities, senior living communities, and older adult groups. Her approach is adaptive, trauma-informed, and shaped around the specific needs and abilities of the group. Offerings include therapeutic yoga, breathwork, and hands-on somatic ceramics. Available in Minnesota and virtually. Inquire at tiffany@justbealigned.com.

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COLLABORATE

The work doesn't stop at the studio door. Tiffany brings her expertise — in therapeutic yoga, functional nutrition, and somatic practice — to groups, communities, and professional collaborations that align.

For groups, communities & shared experiences

BRING A TRUSTED GUIDE TO YOUR PEOPLE.

The same practices that restore individuals work beautifully when shared. Tiffany guides with a spirit of genuine exploration to any group ready to slow down, create, and reconnect — with themselves and with each other.

Whether you're gathering teammates, extended family, a circle of friends, a community organization, or a group of people who simply want to share a meaningful experience together — each collaboration is shaped around who is in the room, what they need, and what would genuinely serve them.

Yoga & Breathwork

Grounding movement and breath practices for any gathering — from a single session to an ongoing series. In-person or virtual.

Somatic Ceramics & Pottery

Hands-on pottery experiences for groups of all kinds — corporate teams, girlfriend gatherings, bachelorette parties, 55+ communities, and private occasions. No prior skill required. All materials provided; pieces are fired and returned.

Immersive Experiences

Half-day or full-day gatherings combining movement, creativity, and restoration. Designed for genuine connection and shared renewal.

Custom Collaborations

Have something specific in mind? Tiffany works with you to shape an experience that fits your people and the moment.

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This is a good fit for

Corporate teams and organizations investing in their people
Community groups, nonprofits, and 55+ communities
Girlfriend gatherings, bachelorette and bridal parties
Small businesses, studios, and wellness-minded organizations
Anyone bringing people together around creativity, wellness, or connection

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SOMATIC CERAMICS & POTTERY EXPERIENCES.

Working with clay is one of the most immediate and honest somatic practices there is. You cannot think your way through it. You have to feel, adjust, and stay present — which is exactly what makes it so powerful for groups.

What's Included

All clay, tools, and materials. Guided instruction from start to finish. Pieces are fired and returned. No experience necessary — beginners are especially welcome.

Who It's For

Corporate teams, girlfriend groups, bachelorette and bridal parties, 55+ communities, small business events, community organizations, and private group occasions.

What to Expect

A relaxed, open space for creative exploration — no pressure, no expectations. Gentle guidance and options are offered, with full permission to express your own individuality. You leave proud of what you made, and perhaps surprised by what happened along the way.

Professional collaborations

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER.

Tiffany is available beyond the studio — as a guest teacher, co-facilitator, speaker, and collaborating expert. If you're building something and you need a trusted, credentialed voice in therapeutic yoga, functional nutrition, or somatic practice, she's open to the conversation.

Guest Teaching

Available as a guest instructor for Yoga Alliance teacher trainings, continuing education programs, and professional development. Specialties: Iyengar methodology, therapeutic applications, and somatic practice.

Retreat Collaboration

Co-facilitation and guest instruction for other practitioners' retreats. Tiffany brings therapeutic yoga, breathwork, somatic ceramics, and functional nutrition to shared retreat spaces.

Corporate & Wellness Events

Experienced leading wellness sessions at corporate events, health and wellness fairs, and organizational programming. Available for single appearances and ongoing partnerships.

Speaking

Available as a speaker for wellness conferences, panels, community events, and professional gatherings. Topics include therapeutic yoga, nervous system health, functional nutrition, and somatic practice.

Podcast Guest

Available as a podcast guest and wellness expert. Areas of expertise: Iyengar yoga, yoga therapy, functional nutrition, perimenopause, nervous system regulation, and somatic ceramics.

Small Group Wellness

Intimate wellness experiences for small groups of 4–12 — tailored, unhurried, and deeply personal. Ideal for groups who want something more intentional than a standard class.

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