Global Yoga Therapy Day is almost here! Every year on August 14, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) honors the field of yoga therapy in a worldwide celebration of transformational healing potential.
With a full (and free!) schedule of programming spanning time zones from India to Canada—and stops in South Africa, Dubai, Ukraine, and the United States—for Global Yoga Therapy Day 2025 we’ll be exploring Why Yoga Works: Where Science Meets the Sacred.
A virtuous cycle
One reason yoga works as a therapeutic practice is that the techniques get more effective over time. Unlike a drug you have to take more of to achieve the same effect, the more yoga you do, the stronger the effects!
Please note that we’re not suggesting you can replace a prescription with a daily dose of downward dog or meditation. Yoga therapists can work with your other healthcare providers, but they don’t replace them.
In general, the more yoga you do, the better you feel: With consistent practice, the body’s muscles, joints, and connective tissues respond to gentle strengthening and mobilization and the mind’s ability to slow down increases. If that’s not happening for you, we suggest reaching out to a well-trained yoga therapist who can help to customize the practices to your specific needs.
Self-powered healing
In the end, even with expert guidance, yoga is a practice you do yourself. In fact, this built-in self-empowerment is another clue as to why and how yoga works!
Consistency is key. And good news: A little bit of yoga each day is preferable to an occasional marathon session. For times when you want to stay consistent but aren’t able to meet with your yoga therapist, online platforms such as Glo offer practices—including some with IAYT-certified yoga therapists—you can do anytime, anywhere to keep your momentum going.
Join IAYT for Global Yoga Therapy Day on August 14 to discover for yourself the benefits that consistent yoga practice can bring, including decreased pain, improved stress-management, and better coping skills. Presentations and guided practices from experienced yoga therapists, some tailored especially for a public audience, set the stage for you to explore a lasting connection with this ancient healing practice.
This post was sponsored by glo.com, which brings awareness to how yoga and other forms of mindful movement can elevate your daily life. The site offers thousands of expert-led classes, including bite-sized practices to easily fit into your day. Through August 31, 2025, all Global Yoga Therapy Day registrants can enjoy $95 off an annual membership from Glo—simply register for this free event to receive your discount.
