Blog: What’s Happening in Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapist speaks about making yoga accessible to everyone
More than 1 billion people today live with some form of disability. Increasing access to education, health care, employment, and supportive activities like yoga is crucial for establishing a more equitable world. In recognition of International Day of Persons with...
Yin meditation for stillness and self-care
"When our days feel overly busy or stressful it can be nice to slow down and find moments of stillness," writes Alison M. Whitehead, MPH, C-IAYT, in a blog post for Veterans Affairs. "There are many ways to do that throughout the day, even if just for a minute or...
A trauma-informed approach to diabetes care
By Kira Wiggins November is American Diabetes Month honoring Sir Frederick Banting, a partner in the discovery of the vital hormone insulin. His November 14 birthday is now celebrated as World Diabetes Day. Without this monumental medical breakthrough those whose...
“With stress levels high, Richmond woman helps through journey of yoga”
According to a recent report by the American Psychological Association, stress levels remain elevated for U.S. adults since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. One yoga teacher is supporting her community with yoga, mindfulness, and self-care. Yoga teacher and...
A yoga therapist talks improved healthcare for LGBTQ+ clients
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....
The CLARIFY guidelines: A call for detailed reporting in yoga research
How do yoga researchers report on yoga interventions? Why does this matter for students, clients, and patients? In a recently published article, yoga researchers share the CheckList stAndardising the Reporting of Interventions For Yoga (CLARIFY) guidelines—a 21-item...
“Working with a Client with Breast Cancer: A Yoga Therapy Case Study”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re sharing an in-depth look into how one yoga therapist worked with a client undergoing treatment for breast cancer. In this interview, Lisa Alexander, C-IAYT, shares how she used yoga therapy to support a client...
Why Restorative Yoga may not be what you want—but could be what you need
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 not...
“Yoga Nidra: Help With Sleep and Anxiety”
Yoga nidra can support people in reducing stress, soothing pain, and promoting a deep sense of well-being—it can also help ease anxiety and improve sleep. In an article featured this week in the U.S. News & World Report, one expert explains the mechanisms behind...
Nine books to read now on yoga therapy and health
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...
