“The Yoga therapy training helped me to consolidate and solidify many years of training across various disciplines and provided me with a clear focus for my career trajectory. It allowed me to integrate my diverse skill set into a cohesive practice, empowering me to work more effectively with my clients.” – Tanaya Ti’en.
As part of our series on Careers in Yoga Therapy, Trina Bawden-Smith interviewed Tanaya Ti’en. Tanaya is a registered Yoga therapist, senior Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, and Personal Trainer based in Western Australia.
In this short video, Tanaya discusses how Yoga Therapy training provided her with a comprehensive framework that allowed her to apply her skills and knowledge in a clinical setting.
Tanaya says, “The training equipped me with a more structured and personalised approach to working with clients, which was crucial in meeting their specific needs.
This integration has significantly improved the way that my clients benefit from my services and really enabled me to offer a more holistic, clinically informed practice.”
Tanaya has been actively involved in shaping the future of Yoga therapy. She was on the advisory committee of the Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (AAYT), which operates in partnership with AusActive. She has contributed to the development of Yoga therapy as a profession, promoting Yoga therapy as a credible and effective modality.
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Trina Bawden-Smith is the founder and director of the Yoga Therapy Institute, which has trained over 420 Yoga therapists. She has been overseeing the development of the Yoga Therapy Institute’s Accredited Yoga Therapy Certification since 2012, has conducted 8 Yoga therapy conferences and directed numerous professional development programs for Yoga therapists and Yoga teachers since 2003.
Whether you’re already a practicing yoga therapist or a yoga teacher exploring your next step, this conversation is filled with wisdom, practical insight, and gentle encouragement.
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