The sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of healing, have much to offer modern medicine in how it goes about treating cancer.
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Bridging Worlds in the Therapeutic Relationship – Interview of Sal Flynn by Brook McCarthy
Sal Flynn bridges two worlds. As a counsellor trained in the Western tradition, she uses yogic understanding and mindfulness practices to support her clients, as well as supporting her own self-care.
An Introduction to Yoga Therapy by Dr Timothy McCall
Timothy McCall describes how Yoga as medicine can improve health conditions. Learn how to integrate therapeutic Yoga into your practice. He considers the limitations of relying on specific sequences for particular conditions, reminding us that one size does not fit all.
What is Pain?
According to Pain Australia, “pain is the most common reason that people seek medical help—yet it remains one of the most neglected and misunderstood areas of healthcare”.
What’s the Fascination with Fascia?
We know that Yoga, including asana practice, supports strength, flexibility and balance. Strength is established through working our bones, muscles and intelligent alignment of joints, but how do we improve flexibility? Or more importantly in the realm of Yoga therapy – functionality? Part of the answer lies in the role of the connective tissue known as fascia.
11 Professional Tips for Yoga Therapists
Here are 11 simple tips that can make or break your success as a professional Yoga Therapist.
What is Interoception & Why Is It Important?
Interoception is a buzz word that we continue to hear more and more in Yoga circles. We take a look at what it is and why it’s important for Yoga Therapists.
Should you Adjust a Student with Trauma?
Working with people recovering from trauma requires some special considerations, especially when it comes to the use of touch and making adjustments.
Therapeutic Yoga Classes Build Your Practice
Therapeutic Yoga classes can be a valuable part of Yoga Therapy practice it is more than just a yoga class, but more financially accessible than a one-on-one consultation.
Yoga Therapy Tips for Children with ADHD – Yoga Therapy Institute
While there’s not been enough research to develop a yoga-based intervention protocol for working with ADHD, there is early promising signs of it’s use as a complementary therapy.