by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jun 27, 2026 | Mantra, Meditation, Mudra, Neurological Conditions, Older Adults, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
Research indicates that meditation and other aspects of yoga can support healthy aging, including for those concerned about dementia. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, so we’re revisiting a post from Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, founding president...
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 | May 21, 2026 | Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, News, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
How comfortable are you with death? If you’re like many Westerners, you may not be very comfortable at all—or you may not give your own inevitable final rest much thought. Even if you’ve practiced yoga and enjoyed the usual class conclusion of...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jan 29, 2026 | Older Adults, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Women's Health, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
Research recently published in IAYT’s International Journal of Yoga Therapy found that 3 months of a specific yoga program significantly improved balance, strength, and reaction time in women aged 50–70. These measures represent important factors in preventing...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Dec 13, 2025 | Accessible & Adaptive, Blog, Breath & Nervous System Regulation, Cardiovascular & Circulatory, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
Open-heart surgery is a scary thing—a serious procedure with an intense, potentially lengthy, recovery. Some good news: A study recently published in the medical journal Cureus demonstrates how a particular yoga practice may aid in that recovery. Even better news? The...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Aug 1, 2025 | Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Musculoskeletal Concerns, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare
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...
