Blog: What’s Happening in Yoga Therapy
Cultivate clarity through the practice of metta
By Rachel Manetti When a client shows up in my office and they’re struggling with rumination about circumstances over which they have no control, they're often dealing with what I call being sticky to their thoughts. This rumination might be about circumstances in...
How music with movement supports clients in an adult day health care program
By Beth Hughes I worked in an adult day health care program for years teaching daily yoga classes and iRest yoga nidra meditation. All clients had some sort of cognitive deficit—such as traumatic brain injury, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer’s...
How yoga therapy is uniquely suited to help individuals with long COVID
By Nicole DeAvilla Many people who have contracted COVID-19 report symptoms that linger beyond the normal recovery time or develop new symptoms over time. This is referred to as long COVID. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that “the range and type...
A look back on yoga at conferences in 2021: Part 2
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
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 members...
How your yoga practice can cultivate collective peace and well-being
As the 2021 calendar year draws to a close, many might be taking a step back to contemplate where they’ve been, what they’ve been through, and what hopes they might have for the year ahead. It’s a potent time to remember that one’s yoga practice can be a powerful tool...
Nonprofit supports individuals with MS and their caregivers through yoga therapy
Yoga can support individuals with MS through decreasing fatigue, improving muscle strength, and improving quality of life. In this article Mindy Eisenberg, MHSA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, shares her story of starting Yoga Moves MS, a nonprofit that offers free adaptive yoga...
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, healthcare, 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...
