Integrating yoga therapy with conventional cancer care in hospital settings

Jul 29, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

By Sadie Grossman I represent The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at Hillman Cancer Center—part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center—as their on-site yoga and mindfulness therapist. We’ve trained over 60 nurses in hand and foot massage techniques,...

What it’s like to work one-to-one with a yoga therapist

Jul 22, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

By Caroline Giles You may have heard about or attended a group yoga class, known to have a generalized effect on your body, breath, emotions, and mind. The class may include anywhere from 5–35 people, the teacher may give general practice options, and perhaps there’s...

IAYT recognizes 2021 Seva Award recipient

Jul 15, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

Each year the International Association of Yoga Therapists celebrates selfless service through its Seva Award, which recognizes individuals bringing yoga therapy to unserved populations. Seva translates to selfless service and denotes acting out of service for others,...

SYTAR 2021: What happens at an online yoga therapy conference?

Jul 1, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

Last month the International Association of Yoga Therapists hosted its annual Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research. Known as SYTAR, the 3-day event was held online for the first time in the conference’s history. Attendees from around the world tuned in for...

How yoga therapy can support relief from chronic pain

Jun 24, 2021 | Blog | 1 comment

Millions of people experience chronic pain worldwide, and yoga therapy can help. In this article, yoga therapist Marlysa Sullivan, DPT, PT, C-IAYT, discusses how yoga therapy practices support individuals living with chronic pain—including exactly how these mechanisms...