Yoga Therapist
Yoga therapists adapt yoga practices — postures, breathing, meditation — to address specific health conditions. Unlike general yoga classes, yoga therapy is individualized and therapeutic.
Best For
Condition-specific movement + breath + nervous system regulation
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Common Focus Areas
Conditions They Help With
Yoga Therapists are commonly sought out for these health concerns. Click any condition to learn more.
Headaches/Migraines
Tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and chronic head pain from various root causes.
Fibromyalgia
Widespread chronic pain, fatigue, and tenderness accompanied by sleep and cognitive issues.
Chronic Pain
Persistent pain lasting months or years, often involving multiple body systems and requiring a whole-person approach.
Anxiety/Stress
Chronic stress, generalized anxiety, panic, burnout, and overwhelm affecting daily life and health.
Insomnia/Sleep
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed. Includes chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep architecture.
Depression/Mood
Low mood, depression, emotional dysregulation, and mood disorders from a root-cause, whole-person perspective.
Trauma/PTSD
Post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and trauma responses stored in the body and nervous system.
Grief/Burnout
Processing grief, loss, and deep emotional exhaustion that affects physical health and daily functioning.
Pregnancy/Postpartum
Prenatal nutrition, pregnancy comfort, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding support.
Heart Health
Blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular risk, and heart health from a root-cause functional perspective.
Longevity
Proactive strategies for living better and longer — optimizing cellular health, preventing disease, and maintaining vitality.
Cancer Support
Complementary support for managing cancer treatment side effects — nausea, fatigue, stress, pain, and quality of life.
General Wellness
Optimizing overall health, building resilience, immune support, and proactive wellness.
Currently Unregulated
Yoga Therapists are not currently regulated in most jurisdictions. When choosing a Yoga Therapist, look for credentials such as C-IAYT, ask about their training, and verify their experience with your specific concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yoga therapists adapt yoga practices — postures, breathing, meditation — to address specific health conditions. Unlike general yoga classes, yoga therapy is individualized and therapeutic.
Yoga Therapists commonly help with Headaches/Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Anxiety/Stress, Insomnia/Sleep, and more. They focus on condition-specific movement + breath + nervous system regulation.
Yoga Therapists are not currently regulated in most jurisdictions. Look for credentials like C-IAYT to find qualified practitioners. Always verify training and experience.
A Yoga Therapist may be a good fit if you're looking for condition-specific movement + breath + nervous system regulation. They're especially helpful for chronic pain, mobility issues. Consider your specific health goals and whether their approach resonates with you.
Absolutely. Many people work with a Yoga Therapist as part of an integrative care team. Be sure to tell all your providers about the care you're receiving for the best outcomes.
Related Practitioner Types
These practitioners treat similar conditions and often work well as part of an integrative care team.
ND / NMD
Whole-person primary-care style natural medicine
L.Ac. / R.Ac. / R.TCM.P
Pain, stress regulation, nausea, headaches, fertility support
LMT / RMT
Muscle pain, tension, recovery, relaxation
Licensed MH Clinician + Somatic Training
Trauma, anxiety, stress stored in the body
FM / IFM-trained
Complex chronic issues / root-cause workups (often lab-driven)
RD / RDN / CNS
Nutrition with strong clinical grounding (especially for medical conditions)