How Yoga Therapists Work

How yoga therapists work: Making professional pivots for public education and personal fulfillment

How yoga therapists work: Making professional pivots for public education and personal fulfillment

By Stephanie Singleton If you had told me 10 years ago that today I would be a wellness entrepreneur—and a yoga therapist!—I would have certainly laughed. I was an eager 20-something news producer, climbing the corporate ladder and moving across the United States to...
How yoga therapists work: With active-duty military personnel

How yoga therapists work: With active-duty military personnel

By Noriko de Guzman My role teaching yoga to military personnel in a mental health clinic on a U.S. base represents a unique opportunity that requires sound knowledge as well as sensitivity. Understandably, the rigorous training, operational deployments, and inherent...
How yoga therapists work—And why they can help with chronic pain

How yoga therapists work—And why they can help with chronic pain

By Janus Tsai When someone suffers from chronic pain (persistent pain), why might yoga therapy be a worthwhile option to consider adding to their conventional healthcare? For starters, Western medicine often takes a specialized approach to treating various conditions,...
How yoga therapists work: Whole-person support for Parkinson’s disease

How yoga therapists work: Whole-person support for Parkinson’s disease

By Petra Fibrichova  Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition with a wide range of symptoms that can vary from person to person and day to day. Motor problems such as rigidity, slowness, postural instability, gait changes, and tremors define...
How yoga therapists work: Empowering practical applications in communities, on military bases, and beyond

How yoga therapists work: Empowering practical applications in communities, on military bases, and beyond

By Melissa Aguirre My work as a yoga therapist has taken many forms, shaped by my environment, the communities I serve, and the evolving needs of those who seek my support. Yoga therapy is not just about teaching postures; it is about offering an integrative,...