International Association of Yoga Therapists

07/25/2025

What an inspiring SYTAR! We’re grateful for ongoing partnerships that help move the field of yoga therapy forward.

This year, we were pleased to once again have Vivekananda Yoga University (VaYU) on board as a gold sponsor of SYTAR. Their recent WASC candidacy accreditation marks an exciting milestone in supporting academic pathways in yoga therapy, research, and philosophy.

Thank you, VaYU, for being part of this evolving journey.

07/22/2025

🎙️ Tune in for a rich, real-time conversation with the presenters of Global Yoga Therapy Day on July 31 at 1pm ET!

We explore Why Yoga Works: Where Science Meets the Sacred. Our speakers will offer a behind-the-scenes look at what they’ll share on August 14 and highlight what you can expect from this FREE worldwide event. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions in real-time and connect directly with our accomplished presenters.

Tune in on July 31 at 1:00 PM ET on IAYT’s Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, and help us kick off this global celebration of yoga therapy!

Learn more and register for Global Yoga Therapy Day: https://buff.ly/xH2Jlfm

07/21/2025

📣 Are you a C-IAYT Searching for Continuing Education Options?

Explore IAYT's Approved Professional Development (APD) program—your first choice for continuing education!

Continuing education (CE) helps C-IAYTs to:
☑️ Maintain and further develop competence in yoga therapy skills;
☑️ Stay current with the latest research, techniques, and trends to ensure innovative and evidence-informed practices and
☑️ Support IAYT’s mission of advancing the profession of yoga therapy.

These courses fulfill the competency criteria for C-IAYT re-certification and enable yoga therapists to seamlessly discover supplemental training tailored to their interests and professional skills needs.

Learn more and find courses here: https://buff.ly/wf2ih6g

07/18/2025

2025 Yoga Service Grant is Open to Applicants!

Since 2007, the Give Back Yoga Foundation has supported yoga teachers bringing practice and healing to underserved settings. Now, they’re relaunching the Yoga Service Grant to help yoga professionals expand their community-based projects. From trauma-informed programs to innovative trainings, these grants fund efforts using yoga for healing and systems change.

These grants support Yoga Alliance-registered teachers and C-IAYT credentialed yoga therapists who are:
✅ Bringing yoga to underserved populations
✅ Advocating for institutional integration of yoga
✅ Addressing specific community needs
✅ Scaling access through training, research, or outreach

Whether you’re scaling a project, shifting perceptions, or showing up for your community in powerful ways — apply today and see whether your U.S.-based project could be a fit for this opportunity: https://buff.ly/9XIcrQ4

07/17/2025

Register for the SIO International Conference October 27-29!

This year’s theme, The Future of Integrative Oncology: Bridging Cultures, Embracing Innovation, and Fostering Unity, will highlight advances in evidence-based integrative cancer care and explore how complementary therapies can enhance patient outcomes.

SIO (Society of Integrative Oncology):
🗓️ October 27-29
📍 Boston, MA
💻 Register: https://buff.ly/23taehq

Visit the conference website for more details, and register now to explore the evolving field of integrative oncology!

07/17/2025

📖 IJYT's Home Is Getting an Upgrade

The International Journal of Yoga Therapy is moving to a new hosting platform the week of July 21, 2025. The transition will be seamless for IAYT members: You can continue to access the journal through the publications page on our website.

Please note that if you previously created an IJYT user profile, it won’t be transferred—you’ll need to create a new account with our host, KGL, to save articles, receive alerts, and share your favorite content.

Visit IJYT to make updates: https://buff.ly/SJSFGPt

Interested in joining as a member? Visit iayt.org and gain access to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy!

07/15/2025

📣 Registration is now open for Global Yoga Therapy Day (GYTD) 2025!

Last year, many of you helped to amplify GYTD by sharing about the profession in your own communities—and we’d love to see that energy again in 2025! We invite you to use GYTD as an opportunity to showcase yoga therapy in ways that feel meaningful to you:

✅ Host a donation-based class and contribute the proceeds to an organization that supports greater access.
✅ Write and share a blog post about who yoga therapists are and what they do.
✅ Gather friends, colleagues, or potential referrers for a watch party.
✅ Highlight the celebration on your social media to help educate and inspire your followers. You can use images from this folder (We will be adding more soon!)
✅ Or come up with your own creative way to honor yoga therapy on August 14!

We hope you enjoy marking the occasion of Global Yoga Therapy Day in your own area (or online!), and we look forward to celebrating with you!

Learn more and register for FREE: https://buff.ly/slDQycN

07/10/2025

Registration is now open for Global Yoga Therapy Day (GYTD) 2025!

Join us as we honor and share the healing power of yoga therapy with the world. This year, we’re expanding the celebration to include sessions designed not only for professionals but also for the general public so everyone can experience yoga therapy firsthand.

GYTD:
🗓️ August 14
🌍Live online, spread across various time zones
🧘🏽 Why Yoga Works: Where Science Meets the Sacred
💻 Registration is FREE and supported by your contributions: https://buff.ly/slDQycN

Why Join?

✔️ Practices shared by C-IAYTs from around the globe
✔️ Accessibility for all levels of experience
✔️ Recordings available after the event
✔️ The opportunity to earn 2 continuing education credits

Reflect on the deep roots and modern relevance of yoga therapy. Through a day of practice, learning, and meaningful conversation, we’ll explore how the practices bridge tradition and innovation, intuition and research.

Register Today: https://buff.ly/slDQycN

Every year on August 14, Global Yoga Therapy Day (GYTD) brings together our professional community in celebration of this meaningful field. This year, we’re excited to offer sessions designed for both experienced yoga therapists and anyone curious to discover how the practices can support well-bei...

07/09/2025

📖 Understanding Vertigo: Perspective from a Yoga Therapist in Training

Sherry Burton Steine, RYT 500, shares her personal and professional journey with vertigo. Vertigo is more than dizziness—it’s a disturbance in the vestibular system that can cause spinning sensations, nausea, and instability. Yoga therapy offers a holistic approach to managing vertigo through balance retraining, nervous system regulation, and mindful movement.

Read the full feature article starting on page 32 of the latest YTT magazine: https://buff.ly/FTx5xLe (member login required)

Not an IAYT member? Join us at iayt.org and get access to Yoga Therapy Today!

07/08/2025

📝 Portfolio Review & Evaluation Opening Soon

The next Portfolio Review & Evaluation (PR&E) window opens July 15 and closes November 15.

PR&E is for individuals with substantial yoga therapy education and experience who are actively engaged in the field and not currently enrolled in an IAYT-accredited training program. Successful PR&E candidates must pass the IAYT Certification Exam to earn the C-IAYT credential.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/K4iRflV

07/08/2025

🗓️ Celebrate Global Yoga Therapy Day with IAYT on August 14, 2025!

Join us in celebrating and spreading the power of yoga therapy globally. We are thrilled to invite you to Global Yoga Therapy Day (GYTD), happening on Thursday, August 14, 2025. This year, we are broadening the festivities to incorporate sessions tailored for both professionals and the general public.

GYTD Details
🗓️ August 14, 2025
💻 Live online, spread across various time zones
🌍 Why Yoga Works: Where Science Meets the Sacred

Stay tuned! Registration is opening soon!