International Association of Yoga Therapists

02/06/2026

Research recently published in IAYT’s International Journal of Yoga Therapy found that 3 months of a specific yoga program significantly improved balance, strength, and reaction time in women aged 50–70.

These measures represent important factors in preventing falls and injury, and this research highlights yoga’s therapeutic promise as an accessible way of promoting safer movement and building resilience as we grow older.

Learn why this study matters at the link below! 👇

Explore how yoga improves balance and fall risk in older women, enhancing strength and reaction time for safer movement.

02/06/2026

🌟 Now Accepting Seva Award Applications!

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 annual award celebrates meaningful service and impact.

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

Apply by Wednesday, March 25, 2026: https://buff.ly/Ksjy8kD

If you or someone you know is doing powerful, community-centered work, tag them below!

02/05/2026

☑️ Ready to Certify? Here’s a Quick Reminder About C-IAYT Certification:

Completing your IAYT-accredited program is a meaningful accomplishment! After you graduate, certification as a C-IAYT requires passing the IAYT Certification Exam and is a separate application process from IAYT membership.

Find details at iayt.org under the C-IAYT tab.

02/04/2026

🎗️ Today is World Cancer Day!

World Cancer Day is a global movement led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The 2025–2027 theme, “United by Unique,” puts people at the heart of care and honors every individual’s cancer journey.

Each experience with cancer is different, and together, we can build a future that prioritizes people over illness, compassion over stigma, and connection over isolation.

This World Cancer Day, let’s unite to shape a more human-centered approach to cancer care.

👉 Learn more and join the movement: https://buff.ly/npL91hX

02/02/2026

✨ What really sets yoga therapy apart from general yoga teaching?

In this engaging conversation, you’ll learn:

✅ How yoga therapy is personalized, collaborative, and evidence-informed
✅ The pathway from yoga teacher to yoga therapist, including training, certification, and professional scope
✅ How IAYT supports yoga therapists worldwide

Whether you’re exploring advanced training or simply want a clearer understanding of yoga therapy as a professional path, this video offers clear, grounded insight into the field.

Watch the full conversation at the link below👇

Thinking about the next step in your yoga career or curious about yoga therapy?In this conversation, we explore the pathway from yoga teacher to yoga therapi...

01/29/2026

A live conversation on the pathway from yoga teacher to yoga therapist. We’ll explore what sets yoga therapy apart, including training and certification, and how IAYT supports the career development of yoga therapists.

01/28/2026

✨ Supporting Our Member Schools Community!

Program directors, faculty, and staff with an IAYT member school: Join our private Facebook group (https://buff.ly/w2qF6y2 ) a supportive space for learning, collaboration, and connection. Exchange ideas, discuss shared challenges, and gain insight from the experiences of other schools.

We also encourage you to watch a conversation with IAYT's Member Schools Committee (https://buff.ly/JWjrhYw ) to learn more about the work being done in support of member schools. Tune in to see how the community is strengthening yoga therapy education!

01/27/2026

We’ve refreshed IAYT’s yogatherapy.health website to make learning about yoga therapy easier and more accessible 🌿

With 330+ posts, the blog offers real-world perspectives on how yoga therapy is used in everyday settings—from community spaces and studios to healthcare environments.

Content is now organized into clear, easy-to-explore topics, including What Is Yoga Therapy?, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs, and Yoga Therapy & Mental Health, making it simple to find information that’s relevant to you or helpful to share with others.

Whether you’re curious about yoga therapy, supporting your own well-being, or looking for trusted resources, the website offers practical, grounded insights from experienced practitioners.

👉 Visit the website https://yogatherapy.health/ to explore yoga therapy in practice.

01/26/2026

🗓️ Call for Research Abstracts for SYTAR 2026 closes on January 31!

Researchers, students, and yoga therapists: Share your latest evidence-informed work in yoga and integrative health through our research poster track.

Submit a one-page abstract highlighting:
• New research
• Clinical protocols
• Outcomes in yoga therapy

Abstracts must present unpublished data and may be submitted in addition to morning practice or afternoon session proposals. ⏰ Deadline: January 31

Learn more at https://buff.ly/E82T5jb

01/23/2026

📖 Skip the resolutions and start 2026 with clear wellness goals

"When setting wellness goals, the clients I work with often overestimate what they can accomplish in an hour and underestimate what they can achieve in a year. They drive themselves bananas with unrealistic timelines and high expectations—leading to burnout, frustration, and eventually giving up on goal-setting altogether."
-Monica Le Baron, MBA, C-IAYT

Monica shares simple strategies to help you avoid the unrealistic timelines and expectations that can lead to burnout, frustration, and eventually giving up on goal-setting altogether in this yogatherapy.health blog post.

Read at the link below 👇

#ɴᴇᴡʏᴇᴀʀ2026

Discover new year's resolution alternatives for achieving wellness without unrealistic expectations and frustration.

01/22/2026

Thinking about the next step in your yoga career or curious about yoga therapy?

Join us Thursday, January 29 at 1:00 PM ET for a live conversation on the pathway from yoga teacher to yoga therapist. We’ll explore what sets yoga therapy apart, including training and certification, and how IAYT supports the career development of yoga therapists.

Watch on IAYT's Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Can’t make it live? The replay will be available on YouTube.

📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 1:00 PM ET

If this topic resonates, pop in! Or share with a colleague or friend who may be interested in learning more.