Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga.                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ~ IAYT

There are many different reasons to seek out a yoga therapist the intention may not be to learn yoga. For those seeking relief from symptoms of pain, limited mobility, or health condition that may be limiting the client's lifestyle. The session, in most cases, focuses on easing a condition and applying yoga techniques to improve function. Yoga therapy the application of yogic principles to a particular person with the objective of achieving a particular spiritual, psychological, or physiological goal. The means employed are comprised of intelligently conceived steps that include but are not limited to the components of Ashtanga Yoga, which includes the educational teachings of yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Also included are the application of meditation, textual study, spiritual or psychological counseling, chanting, imagery, prayer, and ritual to meet the needs of the individual. Yoga therapy respects individual differences in age, culture, religion, philosophy, occupation, and mental and physical health. The knowledgeable and competent yogin or yogini applies Yoga Therapy according to the period, the place, and the practitioner's age, strength, and activities.

Yoga therapy empowers individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application, teachings, and practices of Yoga.                                                                                            
                                                          ~ IAYT