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...

Five breathing practices to support mind-body health

Jun 17, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

By Robin Rothenberg The breath is our greatest inner resource, and breathing skillfully can support immune and respiratory health. Breathwork, or pranayama, is a key component of yoga therapy. Initially, training your breathing may feel awkward, but the more you...

MEDIA REVIEW: Yoga for Your Mood Deck, by Amy Weintraub

Jun 4, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

Review by Kathryn Shafer Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, Amy Weintraub’s Yoga for Your Mood Deck: 52 Ways to Shift Depression and Anxiety will be an excellent resource. I also recommend it for healthcare providers exploring research on how yoga works...