Yoga for adapting to change: Using the kleshas to tackle pandemic-related stress
By Shirley Telles Yoga contributes to stress reduction, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. It can also foster a sense of stability when we are faced with change. Change and uncertainty can feel particularly overwhelming these days. In addition to the...
IAYT member encourages veterans to lean on community and practice
When recent events in Afghanistan prompted some veterans to reach out to Veterans Yoga Project for support, founder and executive director Dan Libby, PhD, responded. “Over the past few days, we have heard from a number of our veterans who have served in...
Practice roundup: Yoga therapy techniques for aging, stress, COVID-19 recovery, and more
Yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools like breathwork (pranayama), posture (asana), and meditation to boost whole-person health. While a yoga therapy approach is tailored to an individual’s specific needs, students can draw on practices more...
Five yoga therapy tools educators can use to combat burnout and improve well-being
By Kimberly A. Searl Yoga therapy tools that facilitate mindfulness, grounding, compassion, and stress regulation can give teachers and students the gift of full presence in the classroom. As teachers build resources to manage the demands of their profession, yoga...
