What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups. - IAYT (Intl. Association of Yoga Therapists)
What are some of the human conditions that can be impacted through Yoga Therapy?
Mind…Body…Spirit
Addiction Anxiety
Chronic Pain Depression
Healing from Surgery Posture Improvement
Scoliosis Auto-immune Disorders
Supportive of Cancer Survivors Lower Back Pain
PTSD Muscular Weakness
Hormonal Imbalances Healthy Weight Management
Details of Yoga Therapy Treatment
First session: Intake assessment. Time for listening, observing, postural assessment, range-of-motion evaluation and goal setting. (60-90 minutes)
Follow-up sessions: Complete yoga practice moving toward goals and addressing the whole person. Establish home practice guidelines. Follow-up and make modifications. (60 minutes each. Can be done weekly for a few weeks or for an extended time.)
Certification Process
Yoga Therapist Certification (C-IAYT) requires 1,000 hours of training through an accredited program. Individuals must be certified RYT-200 yoga instructors prior to enrolling and many schools also require a minimum of 1-year teaching experience. The training involves anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, mental health, yoga philosophy, trauma, grief counseling, Ayurveda and mentorships with experienced yoga therapists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Yoga Therapy different than group yoga classes?
Yoga therapy is primarily concerned with an individual's goals or small group with similar goals. Yoga therapy is invitational in intent and language. Practices are co-created based upon individual goals and feedback. The practices and tools are similar to a group yoga class; the application is much more specific.
Is Yoga Therapy appropriate for people who have experience some trauma?
Yes, yoga therapists are trained to be sensitive to trauma and also interconnected to other wellness professionals to provide additional support.
Yoga therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups. - IAYT (Intl. Association of Yoga Therapists)
What are some of the human conditions that can be impacted through Yoga Therapy?
Mind…Body…Spirit
Addiction Anxiety
Chronic Pain Depression
Healing from Surgery Posture Improvement
Scoliosis Auto-immune Disorders
Supportive of Cancer Survivors Lower Back Pain
PTSD Muscular Weakness
Hormonal Imbalances Healthy Weight Management
Details of Yoga Therapy Treatment
First session: Intake assessment. Time for listening, observing, postural assessment, range-of-motion evaluation and goal setting. (60-90 minutes)
Follow-up sessions: Complete yoga practice moving toward goals and addressing the whole person. Establish home practice guidelines. Follow-up and make modifications. (60 minutes each. Can be done weekly for a few weeks or for an extended time.)
Certification Process
Yoga Therapist Certification (C-IAYT) requires 1,000 hours of training through an accredited program. Individuals must be certified RYT-200 yoga instructors prior to enrolling and many schools also require a minimum of 1-year teaching experience. The training involves anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, mental health, yoga philosophy, trauma, grief counseling, Ayurveda and mentorships with experienced yoga therapists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Yoga Therapy different than group yoga classes?
Yoga therapy is primarily concerned with an individual's goals or small group with similar goals. Yoga therapy is invitational in intent and language. Practices are co-created based upon individual goals and feedback. The practices and tools are similar to a group yoga class; the application is much more specific.
Is Yoga Therapy appropriate for people who have experience some trauma?
Yes, yoga therapists are trained to be sensitive to trauma and also interconnected to other wellness professionals to provide additional support.
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