Why Restorative Yoga may not be what you want—but could be what you need

Oct 8, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

By Caren Baginski Over the years I’ve compiled a list of reasons why people have told me they don’t want to practice Restorative Yoga. As a Restorative Yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and relaxation advocate, these comments can be discouraging—but they’re...

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,...

International nonprofit uses yoga to help communities practice sustainable self-care

Nov 13, 2020 | Blog | 1 comment

Therapeutic yoga is part of the active self-care toolkit for World Spine Care (WSC), a nonprofit organization that aims to offer sustainable solutions for musculoskeletal disorders in underserved and unserved communities. The group’s Yoga Project trains students so...

Rest and restoration through therapeutic yoga

Jun 11, 2020 | Blog | 1 comment

By Shirley Telles The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our social and work environments. Most people are increasingly spending time online to get in touch with their workplace, to teach or learn new skills, for other work-related activities, and for social...

BOOK REVIEW: Yoga Therapy for Insomnia and Sleep Recovery: An Integrated Approach to Supporting Healthy Sleep and Sustaining Energy All Day, by Lisa Sanfilippo

May 7, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments

Review by Pamela Stokes Eggleston As a yoga therapist, I work with clients who have chronic conditions such as MS, diabetes, and PTSD. All of these issues can negatively affect sleep—as can the stress many of us experience as an unfortunate consequence of daily...