International Association of Yoga Therapists

🗓️ Reflecting on 2024: Highlights and a Look Ahead A message from Interim Executive Director Dominique Ferrera Hawkins, JD, RYT-500, CPC: Greetings, IAYT Members and Friends, As an organization, IAYT has undergone tremendous growth in a short period. Things often move very quickly during such times, and this was certainly true for our organization in 2024. Please join me in a brief look back on the year for a few highlights and trends. IAYT members can get the full picture with the recording of our December 11 webinar (https://buff.ly/4gWALJM ); you’ll need to be signed in to access the video, which will be available through January 31, 2025. We plan a more detailed review of our year during another member webinar on January 23—watch for the registration link, with the time to be determined based on your input. Read the full reflection here: https://buff.ly/4jgMNQr #YogaTherapy #IAYT #CIAYT #YogaTherapist #IntegrativeHealth #IntegrativeWellness #YogaResearch #WholePersonCare #Nonprofit #YogaTherapyNonprofit #YogaNonprofit

We’re diving into all things IAYT membership! Whether you’re a yoga therapist, practitioner, teacher, healthcare professional, or researcher, discover how IAYT membership supports your growth while advancing yoga therapy as a healing art and science.

How yoga therapists work: Improving the lives of young trafficked survivors "With many of the 4- to 13-year-old children I work with, healthy neural networks had not yet been fully formed when the abuse took place; in such cases, the intention is to create healthy connections for the first time, which can be daunting and often seems impossible at first." - Michelle Thielen, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Michelle Thielen offers yoga therapy to young individuals who have survived trafficking across the globe. Discover this incredible story on the yogatherapy.health blog post at the link below! #YogaTherapy #IAYT #CIAYT #WholePersonHealth #WholeHealth #IntegrativeHealth #YogaFaith

📣 Join Us Live: A Closer Look at Your IAYT Benefits & Resources Don't miss our special live event on social media, where we'll highlight the perks and resources available to members of IAYT! 🗓️: Monday, December 30, at 4:00 PM ET 📍: Simply visit the IAYT Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn page to join the conversation 👥: Bring your questions, and let’s connect live #YogaTherapist #IAYT #CIAYT #Nonprofit #YogaTherapyNonprofit #YogaTherapy #YogaResearch #WholePersonCare #WholeHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment

📣 Did you miss SYTAR 2024? Here's your opportunity to buy the conference recordings! Delve into this year's memorable Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research recordings to gain insights from the most brilliant minds in our field. Select from diverse package choices and individual sessions. ✅ Unlimited access to the sessions you select ✅ C-IAYTs can earn up to 11 continuing education credits ✅ Enriching ways to deepen your practice Learn from expert presentations backed by the latest research and discover dozens of techniques to enhance your practice. For a comprehensive learning experience, choose from individual recordings or the complete package. Learn more and get access here: https://buff.ly/2ZoRQto #YogaTherapy #IAYT #CIAYT #YogaTherapist #SYTAR2024 #YogaConference #YogaResearch #YogaScience #WholePersonHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #YogaProfessional #IntegrativeHealth #SYTAR

📣 REMINDER: Contribute to Important Research on Integrative Practice before Jan 15th! Are there differences in motivations, clinical practices, and well-being between physicians and practitioners of other healing traditions? This question, posed by integrative physician Marc Edwards, MD, has great relevance for the yoga therapy profession. We encourage you to participate in his research, "A Comparative Study of the Motivation for Training in Modern Medicine and Other Healing Traditions and Its Impact on Health and Well-Being." Access the anonymous 6-minute survey before January 15, 2025, and click to learn more about the study here: https://buff.ly/4iVwFnc #YogaTherapist #IAYT #CIAYT #YogaResearch #Nonprofit #YogaScience #YogaTherapyNonprofit #YogaTherapy #YogaResearch #WholePersonCare #WholeHealth

📣 Have you explored all the benefits of being an IAYT member? During our December 11 webinar, we learned that many members are not aware of the resources available to them. Being part of IAYT means access to tools, events, and a global network dedicated to advancing yoga therapy. Now’s the perfect time to dive in and see what’s waiting for you! 📖 PUBLICATIONS Online access to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and Yoga Therapy Today (YTT magazine is also available in print for a nominal fee) 🏥 A VOICE IN INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Through participation in stakeholder groups like the Pain Collaborative to Advance Equitable Value-Based Solutions, outreach to aligned organizations, and public commentaries, IAYT ensures that YOU have a seat at the table in important discussions about the future of healthcare 👥 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IAYT's events and webinars provide opportunities to engage with peers, participate in ongoing learning, and earn CE credit, fostering an environment for growth and knowledge-sharing ➕ AND MORE Visit our Member Benefits page for a complete list here: https://lnkd.in/eTE4hD5p #YogaTherapy #IAYT #CIAYT #YogaTherapist #Nonprofit #YogaTherapyNonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment #YogaResearch #YogaScience #WholePersonCare #WholeHealth

In Part 1 of this post, we delved into the concept of the stress cycle and how daily stressors like traffic, phone calls, and job responsibilities can activate it, maintaining a continuous state of tension. In Part 2, discover the top four practices shared by IAYT-certified yoga therapist Monica Le Baron, MBA, C-IAYT when assisting a client with stress. Read the full article at the link below! #YogaTherapy #IAYT #CIAYT #WholePersonCare #IntegrativeHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #YogaforStress #Wellness #WholePersonCare #WholeHealth

📣 Join IAYT for the Next Up-and-Coming Yoga Therapists Sangha on Dec 16 at 4pm ET! We warmly invite yoga therapy students and newly certified C-IAYTs to join us for our next Up-and-Coming Yoga Therapists Sangha at 4:00 pm ET on December 16. This supportive space is designed to help you feel connected and confident as you step into your professional journey. During this meeting, we’ll share updates within IAYT, including improvements to the member profile system, adjustments to the continuing education policy, and plans for upcoming trainings on the Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice. Register Today: https://buff.ly/3ZRhzro (member login required) #YogaTherapy #IAYT #CIAYT #YogaTherapist #Nonprofit #YogaTherapyNonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

🗓️ The Countdown to SYTAR 2025 Begins... This June, IAYT's Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) comes to life in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia! You're invited to join us for a gathering filled with meaningful connections and opportunities to deepen your yoga therapy practice in a city full of culture and charm. We're planning a truly inspirational program, including keynotes from Yogacharya AB Bhavanani, MBBS, MD (AltMed), C-IAYT; Reginald Hubbard, MBA; and Kathryn Shafer, PhD, LCSW, CAP, C-IAYT. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4iul4LA #YogaTherapy #IAYT #CIAYT #YogaTherapist #SYTAR2025 #YogaConference #YogaResearch #YogaScience #WholePersonHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #YogaProfessional #IntegrativeHealth #SYTAR