by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jul 27, 2026 | Accessible & Adaptive, How Yoga Therapists Work, Older Adults, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Luna Kunst Yoga therapy often meets people at transitional moments—times when the body is relearning itself. One client with whom I worked, a senior who had recently lost more than 200 pounds, came to me after hip-replacement surgery. This devoted gardener, whom...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jun 18, 2026 | Accessible & Adaptive, How Yoga Therapists Work, News, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, What Is Yoga Therapy?
This past weekend, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) held its 16th Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) in Costa Mesa, California. The conference showcased the evidence base for yoga therapy, alongside deep dives into essential...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Apr 8, 2026 | How Yoga Therapists Work, Trauma-Informed Approach, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Meredith Phipps “I got a job!” The excitement in the client’s voice was palpable even over Zoom. We had started yoga therapy sessions months before, when her life circumstances made holding a job unmanageable. But on this day, there was victory in her voice,...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Mar 2, 2026 | Breath & Nervous System Regulation, How Yoga Therapists Work, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Dani Wasson Many yoga teacher trainings excel at creating dedicated practitioners and offering powerful experiences of personal transformation. However, they are not likely designed to promote clinical discernment, therapeutic adaptability, or relational...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Feb 11, 2026 | How Yoga Therapists Work, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Stacey Loop Over more than 20 years as a yoga therapist, I have deepened my understanding of what this profession entails in co-creating healing spaces and practices with clients. In this embodied work, science and art intersect. And yoga therapists’ own personal...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jan 7, 2026 | How Yoga Therapists Work, Lifestyle & Prevention, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Monica Le Baron When setting wellness goals, the clients I work with often overestimate what they can accomplish in an hour and underestimate what they can achieve in a year. They drive themselves bananas with unrealistic timelines and high expectations—leading to...
