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by Laurie Hyland Robertson (Editor), Diane Finlayson (Editor), Matra Raj (Foreword by)
Providing essential support to schools and universities that offer yoga therapy training programs, this comprehensive, edited textbook develops robust curricula, enabling them to prepare yoga therapists to integrate into healthcare settings safely and effectively.
The book includes a large and international list of contributors from diverse lineages and backgrounds such as Matthew Taylor, Gail Parker and Steffany Moonaz, and is the first resource on yoga therapy that aligns with the educationl competencies of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). It covers yoga foundations (philosophical background, ayurveda, tantra), biomedical and psychological foundations, yoga therapy tools and therapeutic skills, yogic and biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, and professional practices. As the field of yoga therapy continues to root and grow, this book is essential for both new yoga therapy practitioners, and for schools developing training programs.Author Biography
Diane Finlayson, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT-500, is the Department Chair in Yoga Therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health. This is the most highly regarded yoga therapy program (and the biggest) in the US. Diane is also the first Chair in Yoga Therapy.
Laurie C. Hyland Robertson, MS (Yoga Therapy), C-IAYT, eRYT-500, is the Editor in Chief of IAYT's professional practices magazine, Yoga Therapy Today. Laurie also serves as the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, co-owns an inegrative health practice (Whole Chiropractic Healthcare) and owns a mind-body studio (Whole Yoga and Pilates).
Number of Pages: 528
Dimensions: 1.26 x 9.92 x 7.01 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 21, 2021
