International Association of Yoga Therapists

International Association of Yoga Therapists Since 1989, IAYT has supported research and education in yoga and served as a professional organization for yoga teachers and yoga therapists worldwide.
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Our mission is to advance yoga therapy as a recognized health profession.

💻 Stay Safe Online! A quick reminder to stay safe online. As more communication happens digitally, here are a few tips t...
03/23/2026

💻 Stay Safe Online!

A quick reminder to stay safe online. As more communication happens digitally, here are a few tips to help you recognize common scams:

✅ Check the sender’s email address. Official messages from IAYT will always come from an .org address.
✅ Pause before responding to urgent or unexpected requests. If a message asks for personal information, passwords, or payment details, take a moment to verify the sender and ensure that the request is legitimate before responding or clicking any links.
✅ When in doubt, reach out. If something doesn’t feel quite right, you can always forward the message to info@iayt.org and we’ll be happy to take a look.
✅ Ask people to use the CONTACT ME button in the C-IAYT directory (it's above your photo) to reach out without exposing your email—messages are sent through a secure form, helping you stay accessible while maintaining your privacy.

Behind the scenes, IAYT uses industry-standard email security tools to verify and protect our messages—helping prevent scams and impersonation.

Thanks for staying mindful and for being part of IAYT!

😊 Celebrate International Day of Happiness!Created by the United Nations in 2012, this day reminds us that well-being, e...
03/20/2026

😊 Celebrate International Day of Happiness!

Created by the United Nations in 2012, this day reminds us that well-being, equity, and connection are essential to a thriving world. Yoga therapy supports this vision by helping ease stress and discomfort across the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions—supporting greater balance and well-being.

Read “Triggering” joy in the yogatherapy.health blog to explore how yoga therapy can help us intentionally reconnect with joy, even during challenging times. Rather than waiting for joy to appear, we can cultivate it through simple, mindful practices that support the nervous system and shift our inner state: https://buff.ly/0yDZ8IQ

We're going live with SYTAR 2026 Presenters!Join us next Thursday, March 26, at 1:00 PM ET for the second in our series ...
03/20/2026

We're going live with SYTAR 2026 Presenters!

Join us next Thursday, March 26, at 1:00 PM ET for the second in our series of live conversations with presenters from the 2026 Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR). These sessions offer a preview of the ideas, research, and practical insights they’ll be sharing in Costa Mesa. Hear directly from session leaders and get a feel for the conversations shaping this year’s SYTAR.

📅 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 1:00 PM ET
🎙️ Hosted by IAYT Marketing & Communications Manager, Marita Greenidge and Membership Manager, Kelly Freeman.

Joining us (from left to right, row by row):

Kristi Schwickerath
Lorena Saavedra Smith
Laura Ahrens
Lyudmyla Grytsyna
Jennfer Guinter

Tune in on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!

Learn more about our presenters at https://www.iayt.org/general/custom.asp?page=sytar2026-presenters

⏳ Seva Award Applications Close March 25!The John Kepner Seva Award recognizes yoga therapists who are increasing access...
03/18/2026

⏳ Seva Award Applications Close March 25!

The John Kepner Seva Award recognizes yoga therapists who are increasing access to care in underserved communities. Presented by IAYT in partnership with the Give Back Yoga Foundation, this award highlights impactful service and community-centered work.

Award recipient will receive a package valued at $5,000+, including:
💰️ Cash prize + gifts from our sponsors
📢 Publicity
🗓️ Support to attend SYTAR 2026 (June 11–13, Costa Mesa, CA)

Applications are being accepted through next Wednesday, March 25, 2026:https://buff.ly/KL8XCwg

If you or someone you know is doing this important work, consider applying!

😴 Today is World Sleep Day 2026!A good night’s sleep is essential for a resilient body, mind, and spirit. Yet for many p...
03/13/2026

😴 Today is World Sleep Day 2026!

A good night’s sleep is essential for a resilient body, mind, and spirit. Yet for many people, restful sleep can be hard to come by. Yoga therapy offers gentle, practical tools to support better sleep. From simple techniques for those 3 a.m. wakeful moments to longer-term practices that help bring the whole system back into balance, yoga therapy can support healthier sleep patterns over time.

Looking for a natural sleep support? Head to the YogaTherapy.health blog to learn how yoga therapy can help: https://buff.ly/Tj16Ryd

03/12/2026

Many yoga therapists and wellness professionals assume grants are only available to nonprofits, but that’s not always the case.

In this 18-minute overview, Greg Nardi, C-IAYT, shares practical insights into how grant funding can support yoga therapy and community wellness initiatives. The session explores funding pathways for individuals, small businesses, and community programs—including micro-grants, teacher grants, community funds, and fiscal sponsorship.

You’ll also learn what makes a strong application—from telling a clear story and outcomes to preparing a simple, realistic budget.

If you’ve ever wondered whether grant funding could help launch or expand your work, this short session is a great place to start.

🎥 This video is available free for IAYT members: https://www.iayt.org/page/msth-recording

[You must be signed in to your account to watch]







📣 Your Voice Matters: Participate in IAYT's DEIA Survey by March 15!IAYT’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibili...
03/11/2026

📣 Your Voice Matters: Participate in IAYT's DEIA Survey by March 15!

IAYT’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee invites you to participate in Part 2 of our DEIA survey. Please take 10–15 minutes to complete our community survey and help shape the future of DEIA initiatives.

Your input will help:
✅ Better understand the lived realities of yoga therapists
✅ Recognize existing strengths within our community
✅ Clarify current resource needs
✅ Inform and guide future DEIA initiatives at IAYT and across the broader field

Participation is voluntary, and you may opt out at any time. The survey will be open through March 15. Thank you for lending your voice to this collective work.

Take the survey today: https://buff.ly/JIwc4gh

📖 IJYT Explores Yoga in One of the World's Largest Refugee Camps A study from the 2025 volume of IAYT's International J...
03/09/2026

📖 IJYT Explores Yoga in One of the World's Largest Refugee Camps

A study from the 2025 volume of IAYT's International Journal of Yoga Therapy (IJYT) suggests the potential of therapeutic yoga to provide not only coping skills and hope, but also employment opportunities. Halady et al.'s work, conducted in one of the largest refugee camps in the world, also uniquely highlights the practice's perceived acceptability for women.

IAYT members have full access to all IJYT articles, including "A Qualitative Study of the Psychosocial Benefits, Feasibility, and Acceptability of Yoga for Yoga Teachers and Students in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya." (Sign in to your profile on iayt.org, then navigate to the IJYT page.)

Not yet a member? Explore the journal with this volume's free-access article (https://buff.ly/Jl8If8L), "Heart Rate Variability and Mood State Changes in Three Yoga Breathing Practices: A Randomized Crossover Trial."

Visit IJYT: https://buff.ly/vgTNCuE

03/06/2026

📖 Authoring in Yoga Therapy: From Passion to Publication

In this clip, Steffany Moonaz, PhD, C-IAYT, shares what to expect from an upcoming SYTAR 2026 roundtable discussion this June in Costa Mesa, CA. This supportive session will explore the journey of authoring a yoga therapy book, from the spark of an idea to the practical steps of writing, structuring, and publishing.

✨ Participants will gain:
✅ Insight into the stages of authorship in yoga therapy
✅ Practical strategies to move their writing forward
✅ Connection with peers contributing diverse voices to the growing yoga therapy literature

Watch the full SYTAR 2026 Presenter Series Part 1 and get a feel for the conversations shaping this year’s conference: https://buff.ly/pTXidaT

Learn more about SYTAR and register: https://buff.ly/FbKeNTc

We are delighted to welcome Janet M. Caldwell, MS, C-IAYT, as president of the IAYT Board of Directors.Janet has volunte...
03/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Janet M. Caldwell, MS, C-IAYT, as president of the IAYT Board of Directors.

Janet has volunteered with IAYT since 2021, serving on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force and joining the board in 2022. Most recently, she served as treasurer and is currently in her second three-year term.

The board also elected Drew Sheinen as vice president, Jay Gupta as treasurer, and Ginger (Kamalesh) Hooven as secretary.

Please join us in congratulating the newly elected officers.

Learn more on the IAYT blog: https://www.iayt.org/news/721328/New-President-Elected-to-IAYTs-Board-of-Directors.htm

⏳ Seva Award Applications Close This Month! The John Kepner Seva Award honors yoga therapists who are expanding access t...
03/04/2026

⏳ Seva Award Applications Close This Month!

The John Kepner Seva Award honors yoga therapists who are expanding access to yoga therapy in underserved communities. Presented by IAYT in partnership with the Give Back Yoga Foundation, this award celebrates meaningful service and impact.

The recipient receives a package valued at $5,000+, including:
💰️ Cash prize + gifts from our sponsors
📢 Publicity
🗓️ Support to attend SYTAR 2026 (June 11–13, Costa Mesa, CA)

Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, March 25, 2026: https://buff.ly/IUGQUnX

If you or someone you know is doing this important work, consider submitting an application!

📖 The Caring Art of SeeingIn this Yoga Therapy Today feature, photographer Roberth Sturman shows us the way to witness —...
03/02/2026

📖 The Caring Art of Seeing

In this Yoga Therapy Today feature, photographer Roberth Sturman shows us the way to witness — "not as subjects, but as human beings whose dignity is worth honoring. The act of slowing down, listening with the eyes and holding space for another person's truth is for me the essence of being an artist of our world."

Meet Robert Sturman at SYTAR 2026 in Costa Mesa, CA, and prepare to be inspired by his powerful reflections on compassion and the sacredness of our shared humanity.

Read the full feature article on page 16 of the Winter 2026 edition of Yoga Therapy Today: https://buff.ly/f6YT1q8

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