Bridging Yoga & Healthcare

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"Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the philosophy and practice of Yoga."

-International Association of Yoga Therapists

Yoga Therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga

to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship.   

 

Yoga Therapists draw from the principles of yoga and the full range of time tested

yogic practices and assessment skills, in addition to 21st century biomedical and psychological science.  Yoga Therapists work with clients to develop and implement a self-empowering plan appropriate to the client's needs and oriented around

prevention and health promotion.  This includes personalized assessment,

goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or groups. 

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The goals of yoga therapy include eliminating, reducing, and/or managing

symptoms that cause suffering; improving function; helping to prevent the

occurrence or re-occurrence of underlying causes of illness; and to positively

influence the direction of change moving toward improved health and well being.

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An IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) has undertaken specialized training

beyond that of a yoga teacher and adhere to the professional code of ethics, guidelines, and codes relating to the practice of yoga therapy.