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We are a world leader in yoga therapy, providing research-based professional training. We hope you enjoy learning with us!

The Minded Institute is an international leader in yoga therapy and mind-body training. We wholeheartedly believe that yoga therapy and aligned disciplines can play a vital role in prevention, management, and treatments of various mental and physical long-term conditions. To support this mission we provide expert education to help yoga and health professionals in the service of this goal and work

to translate the benefits of yoga therapy to health services. https://themindedinstitute.com/product-category/courses/

All of our courses incorporate a yogic therapeutic perspective, the psychological and physiological understanding of conditions and related yoga practices, up to date research, and guide for best practice - based on years of clinical experience. As the body-brain-mind connection is often crucial in unearthing the benefits of yoga therapy we also like to do a deep dive into neuroscience when appropriate!

27/05/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING 🚨

The Minded Institute is looking for a Social Media & Content Manager (freelance, part-time) to help shape the voice and digital presence of a globally recognised leader in yoga therapy, mental health, and healthcare education.

We are looking for someone with:
• hands-on experience in yoga therapy or healthcare marketing
• exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• genuine understanding of yoga therapy as a clinical discipline
• fluency in current digital and AI-driven marketing tools
• the ability to communicate evidence-based therapeutic work with clarity, depth, and integrity

This role includes social media, newsletters, community engagement, relationship building, and helping maintain the quality and accuracy of our website presence across all platforms.

Applications must include BOTH:
• a CV
• a tailored cover letter clearly addressing the role requirements and explaining why you are a suitable fit for The Minded Institute

Applications submitted without both documents, or with generic cover letters, will not be progressed.

Full job description & application details, comment JOB and we'll send you the direct link to your inbox, or visit:
themindedinstitute.com/job-vacancies

Please share or with anyone you think may be suitable.

26/05/2026

🎓 One Full Scholarship Available! 🎓

At The Minded Institute, accessibility and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do. That's why we're so proud to partner with the wonderful non-profit to offer one full scholarship for our upcoming Yoga Therapy Skills for Depression and Anxiety, a 50-hour, IAYT-accredited training running online from 3rd–7th June 2026.

This course is for yoga therapists, mental health professionals, and experienced yoga professionals who want clinically grounded, evidence-informed skills to support people living with anxiety and depression - rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and yogic wisdom, and applicable in both one-to-one and group settings.

This scholarship is for you if:

You come from a community underrepresented within yoga therapy, and you're already doing the vital work of supporting populations facing inequality or deprivation. We want to help you bring these specialist skills into the spaces where they're needed most.

📅 Course Dates: 3rd–7th June 2026 (Wednesday to Sunday)
⏰ Apply by this Friday!
Applications are handled directly by our partners at Fierce Calm — head to the link in our bio for full details on how to apply.

👇 We'd love to hear from you in the comments: Do you work with communities who could benefit from more access to yoga therapy for mental health? Share what that looks like for you — or tag someone who should know about this opportunity.

22/05/2026

Perimenopause can bring changes that feel both subtle and disruptive.

Encompassing disrupted sleep, shifting mood, cognitive fluctuation, joint discomfort, anxiety and more, many people navigate this transition without a clear framework for understanding or support.

Yoga therapy offers an integrative approach that responds to the individual rather than applying generalised protocols. It considers how change is experienced in the body, how it affects daily functioning, and what can be meaningfully supported over time.

Our upcoming live online observation offers something rare: the opportunity to watch an internationally renowned yoga therapist work with a real client in real time, and see how clinical thinking translates into a structured, responsive therapeutic process.

Join Amy Wheeler, PhD - Chair of the Department of Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda at Notre Dame of Maryland University and former President of the International Association of Yoga Therapists - as she shares practical insight and a clear demonstration of how yoga therapy translates complexity into structured, individualised care.

📅 Tuesday, 26th May 2026
🕡 6.30pm – 8.15pm (UK time)
💻 Live on Zoom

Places are limited and the session will not be recorded. If you're a yoga therapist, teacher, or healthcare professional looking to deepen your clinical approach to perimenopause, this is not one to miss.

https://themindedinstitute.com/product/online-observation-yoga-therapy-for-perimenopause-supporting-change-with-clarity-with-amy-wheeler/

20/05/2026

Yoga therapy is increasingly being integrated into healthcare, mental health, education, and wider wellbeing settings, creating meaningful and diverse professional opportunities for practitioners from a range of backgrounds.

Join panellists from The Minded Institute and Essential Yoga Therapy for a free online discussion exploring careers in yoga therapy, the many ways practitioners are applying the work in real-world settings, and where the profession is heading next.

Online via Zoom
Thursday 21st May
6:30pm (UK time)

Comment CAREERS to receive the direct sign up link via DM.

19/05/2026

Deepen your knowledge and build skills you can use with confidence with our upcoming online CPD, by Libby Walunas, exploring neuro-affirming yoga therapy for autistic adults.

Libby Walunas (MA, C-IAYT, RYT 500, OHYA Level 3) is a certified yoga therapist, breathwork coach, and late-diagnosed autistic adult whose practice is rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience. Her eight-hour training offers yoga and healthcare professionals a grounded, evidence-informed foundation for working with autistic adults.

The CPD covers sensory processing, communication adaptations, co-occurring conditions, and traditional yogic frameworks, including kosha and adhi vyadhi. It is not a fixed protocol. It is a set of principles that allow you to work collaboratively and safely with each person in front of you.

Autism and Yoga Therapy: Principles for Affirming Practice
📅 Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026
⏰ 1:00 to 5:30pm (UK)
💻 Online

Join us via this link - https://themindedinstitute.com/product/autism-and-yoga-therapy-cpd-neuro-affirming-professional-training/

If you are interested in learning more, Libby’s wonderful book, Yoga Therapy with Autistic Adults, is available to buy via major booksellers.

18/05/2026

Looking to deepen your skills in mental health yoga therapy?

Our Advanced Yoga Therapy and Mindfulness Skills for Mental Health course equips yoga therapists and teachers with evidence-based frameworks to work confidently with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma.

Designed for:

- Yoga therapists seeking advanced skills in mental health care
- Experienced yoga teachers working with clients managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma
- Accredited yoga therapists from other training backgrounds wanting to progress to the Minded Integrative Yoga Psychotherapy Diploma

The 95-hour, IAYT-approved course blends neuroscience, psychotherapeutic principles, and yogic tradition to give you the clinical precision and therapeutic depth that can be applied confidently in diverse mental health contexts.

📅 Module 1: 3–7 June 2026 | Module 2: 1–5 July 2026

Find out more below.

https://themindedinstitute.com/product/online-cpd-advanced-yoga-therapy-skills-for-mental-health/

12/05/2026

Polyvagal Theory has become deeply influential across trauma therapy, psychotherapy, yoga therapy, and nervous system-informed practice.

A recent 2025 critique led by physiologist Paul Grossman, co-authored by 40 physiologists, challenges aspects of the theory’s physiological foundations. Stephen Porges' has since published a response in the same journal.

For many practitioners, the debate can feel difficult to navigate. The papers are highly technical, the reactions increasingly polarised, and the implications for practice remain unclear.

In this lecture, Heather Mason, founder of the Minded Institute, who holds an MSc in Physiology and postgraduate training in neuroscience, will explore both the critique and response, contextualising the scientific arguments involved and examining whether they meaningfully affect clinical reasoning or intervention.

Questions and discussion included.
Thursday, 14th May 6:30-8:30pm (UK time)

11/05/2026

What is yoga therapy, what does it actually look like in practice, and why is it gaining recognition in healthcare? In this video, Heather Mason breaks down the reality of yoga therapy, how it is being used, and the value it can bring to clinics, hospitals, and healthcare services.

Whether you are considering training as a yoga therapist, already work in the field and want clearer language to describe your work, or are a health professional curious about integrating yoga therapy into your setting, this video will give you a clearer understanding of the profession and its potential.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel - link in bio or comment VIDEO for the direct link.

08/05/2026

Yoga is already recognised in the NICE evidence review for anxiety. But recognition is not the same as recommendation.

And after 15+ years without meaningful updates to the anxiety guidelines, that conversation matters more than ever.

Research is growing. The evidence is strengthening. Now the question is: should yoga have a formal place in anxiety care within the NHS?

If you believe healthcare should include more evidence-based holistic options, share this post to keep the conversation moving.

Comment BLOG and we will send you the direct link to learn more and get involved.

06/05/2026

Polyvagal Theory is increasingly being questioned.

A recent critique led by 40 physiologists has challenged key assumptions within the model, prompting growing discussion across trauma-informed, somatic, and therapeutic fields.
In this live seminar, Heather Mason examines the critique, response, and implications for those using Polyvagal Theory in therapy.

Comment POLYVAGAL and we’ll send you the details.

04/05/2026

We’re inviting a small number of yoga therapists doing impactful, real-world work to join a new panel series.

In collaboration with Essential Yoga Therapy, The Minded Institute presents Careers in Yoga Therapy - curated by Heather Mason and Robin Rothenberg.

This is a space to share how you work, how you got here, and how you’re building a career in the field.

First panel: May 21st, 6:30–8:30pm (UK)

If this sounds like you, or someone you’d recommend - send us a DM.

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