Yoga therapist talks reducing stress in a local jail

May 12, 2022 | Blog | 0 comments

“From an early age, I was fascinated by the human body in motion—all the shapes, feelings, and emotions that could be explored and expressed without words and the muscle memory that came with practice and repetition,” writes Michelle Arington, C-IAYT, in her profile...

A look back on yoga at conferences in 2021: Part 2

Dec 30, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

From August through November of 2021, we saw yoga therapy and research presented at conferences focused on COVID-19 challenges, integrative medicine, accessibility, and implementation. Some IAYT members reported on these conferences in Yoga Therapy Today. Here’s a...

A look back on yoga at conferences in 2021: Part 1

Dec 24, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

Each year yoga research contributes to holistic, innovative ways of approaching health and well-being. Research conferences throughout the year showcase progress in the field and offer inspiring insights into the mechanisms of yoga’s benefits.   In 2021, IAYT...

A yoga therapist talks improved healthcare for LGBTQ+ clients

Nov 4, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

In a recent interview with Kerala Ayurveda, Steven Inghram, MS, C-IAYT, shared how holistic medicine and complementary therapies like yoga therapy can—and should—lead the way in LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer community) education for healthcare....

Nine books to read now on yoga therapy and health

Sep 24, 2021 | Blog | 1 comment

Yoga therapy can inform care across a range of disciplines—from rehabilitation to diabetes care to learning self-care through the yogic map of mind. Here are nine books that will teach you more about how yoga therapy can support your practice or profession. For yoga...