Yoga Well

01/26/2026

The Extraordinary Yoga Teacher Summit is under way, however, you can still register and catch Chase and other leaders before the summit concludes!

Registration is free and open to all who seeking inspiration and leadership as both students and teachers of this practice.

Link to learn more and register is in our bio.

01/22/2026

Yoga Therapy, both as a profession and as a practice, is very near and dear to me.

The heart of our Viniyoga lineage is the relationship that develops over time between a student and their individual teacher. And my perspective and practice of Yoga Therapy is rooted in this essential pillar of our lineage.

For some time now I have been paying attention to previous plans IAYT has had to offer a 300-hour Yoga Therapist Certification (IAYT-Q) track for qualified Western Medical practitioners and their current plans to offer a 300 Hour Yoga Therapy Foundations Pathway in its place.

I believe this to be an existential error.

The question at hand is, what is Yoga Therapy? And there are two ways to answer the question.

In one, Western Allopathic understandings of the human system are dominant. In this case Yoga is subsumed under, and becomes a subset/form of, physical exercise, physical therapy, mental health, or other Western health and wellness modalities. Additionally, in this perspective, the relationship between student and teacher is often reduced to situational short-term need rather than systemic shift and healing over time.

In the other, the Indian continent's understandings of the human system are dominant, the anatomies and physiologies from which Yoga emerged over the past millennium are recognized as legitimate and efficacious, and are not secondary to Allopathic approaches. Every aspect of any treatment is approached through the lens of Yoga first. And the relationship between the student and the teacher is the foundation for healing and transformation. I have written more in depth on this here: Yoga Bodies, Yoga Minds

It is self-evident, I believe, that an organization which is founded on Yoga, as the International Association of Yoga Therapists claims to be, ought to understand this fundamental difference and demonstrate that understanding through its actions and policies.

There are no fast tracks on this path.

As practitioners of Yoga Therapy, we should not accept reductions in our accreditation paths. In truth, they are already too short, and shortening them only further discounts our knowledge and unique approach to the human system. I support all who continue to pressure IAYT to stop development of these types of programs. And I call upon IAYT to return to an understanding of Yoga that emphasizes its original knowledge framework and to lead with that at the forefront of every decision they make.

To my community members, I invite you to join me Tuesday January 27th at 11:30amPT/2:30PM ET for a deeper discussion on Yoga Therapy, where we are headed, and what the future could look like.

The Zoom link to join this discussion is at the link below.

Sincerely,

Chase

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83462203532?pwd=5a0J0gsh0eCwgDgFtTxPxyQwaJZuXt.1

11/27/2025

When we reflect on what we have to be grateful for we cannot help but burst with gratitude for this practice. This practice that is truly for anybody and everybody. This practice that invites authenticity, community, and balance into our lives. This practice that brings us together.

In deepest appreciation,

The Yoga Well Team

11/21/2025

Discover yoga beyond the mat. The Yoga Well Podcast brings real teachings, meaningful conversations and practical guidance for your daily life. Listen today!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pBdmYxHcChVCXLGqM80Lu?si=DEVNzia5SEqSmZSq0Uu8_A

The Yoga Well Podcast · Episode

11/07/2025

The world is a busy place. Over the next few weeks and months things will likely get busier. As householders we are in the season of our lives when things are fullest.

We offer you this gentle reminder that the best way through the chaos is giving yourself some peace.

Yes, there is much to do, but first, practice.

07/14/2025

Being stocked, knowing where to source your ingredients, properly storing your herbs…adhering to an Āyurvedic lifestyle means incorporating lots of new skills and knowledge into the heart of your home, the pantry. Join Elizabeth Cunningham Bossart starting July 24th for a 6 week deep dive into how to set your Āyurvedic aspirations up for success! Link in bio!

06/24/2025

Join Deb Hopkins and Chase Bossart on the Yoga Well Podcast for a discussion: The Process is the Goal.

Physical Therapist and Yoga Therapist Deb Hopkins talks with Chase about the power of observation, mindful movement, biomechanics & prāṇa, facilitating an "aha moment" for clients, and the field of Yoga Therapy.

Listen on our website or simply go to the link in our bio to see all available platforms!

Episode: The Process is the Goal

06/17/2025

Your Yoga practice should always meet you where you are. At Yoga Well Institute, we have tools and opportunities for the next step on your path.

Which one is right for you?

06/15/2025

Join Chase Bossart, Jess Demshar, and Meg Bratt on the Yoga Well Podcast for a discussion about the Structure and Experience of Yoga Therapy Training.

The Yoga Well Institute has seen the business of Yoga Therapist Training change over the years. During this episode, Chase, Jess and Meg discuss how they have witnessed the evolution of yoga training and education over their decades of experience. Highlighting the values of personal growth, integrated information, educational relationships, and tradition, they outline how these influence the structure of Yoga Well's Yoga Therapist Training Program.

Listen on our website or simply go to the link in our bio to see all available platforms!

Episode: The Structure and Experience of Yoga Therapy Training

06/09/2025

Join Laura Jane ( ) and Chase Bossart on the Yoga Well Podcast for Listening & Trusting Your Inner Source.

Laura is known for her depth of knowledge, practical wisdom, and unique ability to transmit yogic teachings and practices to students from all walks of life.
She enjoys blending her clinical and counseling training in psychology with her yoga therapy certification to provide her clients with a holistic approach to psychological and emotional imbalances that affect the immune system.

Listen on our website or simply go to the link in our bio to see all available platforms!

Episode: Listening & Trusting Your Inner Source

06/06/2025

Yoga Therapy creates sustainable transformation in anyone who is committed to the process of a daily practice and an ongoing one-on-one relationship with a Mentor (certified Yoga Therapist). It is a holistic healing discipline that addresses the entire person and all their aspects (body, mind, emotions, behaviors, breath & spirit) in an interconnected way.

It is an ancient discipline offering a broad range of tools for supporting health, promoting healing, and facilitating personal and spiritual transformation.

If you are looking for a Mentor, we offer a Mentor Matching service at no charge. We do this to help continue the ongoing teacher-student link that we also have been recipients of. It is a small way to appreciate the care, effort, and love of all those who have cared for these precious teachings down through the ages and have thus given us an opportunity to benefit from them as well.

Visit our website to learn more about Mentor Matching.

06/05/2025