Yutori Therapy
Our Story
Yutori Therapy was born from the desire to help share knowledge & skills to increase understanding of yourself & those around you through the training in emotional intelligence. This dream was built on the back of life experience, hard work, study, perseverance & seeing one of many fundamental deficits of modern society destroying us all: An emotional intelligence deficiency.
What is yutori?
Yutori (ゆとり) is a Japanese concept that translates to “spaciousness,” “leeway,” or “room to breathe”. It encourages creating space, both physically and mentally, to allow for relaxation, reflection, and a more balanced life. Yutori is about resisting the urge to fill every moment with activity and instead embracing stillness and mindful appreciation.
What is ikigai?
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that translates to “a reason for being” or “what makes life meaningful”. It’s about finding purpose and joy in life by aligning your passions, talents, values, and contributions to the world. Essentially, it’s about discovering what makes you feel alive and grateful to be living.
“Iki” (生き): means “to live” or “life” and “Gai” (甲斐): means “benefit,” “worth,” or “value”.
Together, “ikigai” suggests finding the value and purpose that makes your life worthwhile.
It’s a journey of self-discovery, encouraging you to explore your passions, strengths, and contributions to society. The concept often involves finding the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can get paid for.
Ikigai can be a source of motivation, happiness, and a sense of fulfillment.
So in essence, ikigai is about finding your purpose and living a life that is aligned with your values and passions.
What is equilibrium?
Sometimes referred to as divine balance, refers to a state of equilibrium and harmony, often associated with spiritual or divine principles. Though this does not just apply to belief structures. It signifies a harmonious integration of opposing forces, such as the masculine and feminine, or action and emotion, within oneself and/or in the universe. Achieving divine balance can lead to a sense of wholeness, spiritual liberation, and a deeper understanding of your own life’s purpose.
It hints towards the moderation of all things at all times, not to swing in huge roundabouts but balance the elements of your life on a day-to-day scale. When to remain rigid & when to turn to flexibility, how much to let loose & how much to discipline your focus, to try to bring all things into balance.
Meet our team who will help you put it all together…
Rachel Muscat
Mental Health Coach
Trained in:
>Art Therapy Coaching Practitioner
>Advanced Play Therapy Coaching
>Mental Health Firstaid for Adults & Veterans
>Using Trauma-Informed Practice
>Supporting Executive functioning in ADHD, ASD & complex trauma
>Neurodiversity in sport
>New Developments in Schema Therapy & Practice
>Development of Narrative Therapy Practices
>Equine-Assisted Creative Arts Therapy
Currently training towards:
>Bachelors of Psychology
>Bachelors of Counselling
>ADHD Coaching
>ASD Coaching
>LTBGQIA+ Coaching
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