Baked in yoga’s “eight limbs” and referenced in its ancient texts are references to its benefits and its help in the relief from suffering. Far more recently, and especially here in the United States, yoga therapy has crystallized as a professional field. Our three-story special section explores this emergence of yoga therapy and what it offers.

Taking Yoga Beyond Asana and Meditation

For the thousands of years that yoga has been around, practitioners and teachers have noted its therapeutic qualities. Read More » 

Yoga Therapy and Other Healing Arts

Yoga therapy often weaves together with other healing arts partly because they are often programmed alongside one another in yoga studios. They also share common roots, such as ancient te... Read More » 

Yoga Therapy in a Western Context

As yoga therapy continues to establish itself as a credible part of healthcare in the United States, it is important to examine how it interfaces with Western medical environments. Read More »