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 | 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 | Oct 23, 2025 | Lifestyle & Prevention, What Is Yoga Therapy?, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
By Monica Le Baron Ancient yogis understood what modern science is only now confirming: A regular gratitude practice can be a powerful “social glue,” helping to rewire your mind and body for calm, joy, health, and connection. Research shows that cultivating gratitude...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Aug 28, 2025 | How Yoga Therapists Work, What Is Yoga Therapy?, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
You may already know that yoga therapy is a safe way of working with the natural capacity of your body and mind to optimize well-being. But how can this one practice improve someone’s entire system? Yoga itself offers tools that touch on the whole spectrum of...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jul 24, 2025 | Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
By Mounia Moalla As healthcare providers, we often encounter patients whose needs extend beyond the realm that traditional medical interventions can touch. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to explore how yoga therapy could complement conventional healthcare in...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jul 17, 2025 | Addiction & Recovery, Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
By Michelle Arington Addiction of all kinds creates separation and suffering, disconnecting us from ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and our purpose. In my yoga therapy sessions for recovery support, I integrate the practical tools of Yoga of 12-Step Recovery...