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Why We No Longer Call Ourselves Yoga Therapists with Libby Hinsley
Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast
37 minutes
1 month ago
Why We No Longer Call Ourselves Yoga Therapists with Libby Hinsley
Libby and I had a shared identity crisis at the IAYT conference in 2023. In this episode, we explore the difference between yoga therapy and yoga teaching, our journey through the 'grandfathering' certification process, and why we decided to step away from calling ourselves yoga therapists.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:01:05 Yoga Therapy: Definitions and Misunderstandings03:45 Yoga therapy trainings and certification05:47 The Promise of Yoga Therapy09:29 Are Yoga Therapy Programs worth the Investment?15:01 Magical thinking and victim blaming22:19 Community and inclusion25:30 Misinformation and quality control29:24 Recommended Yoga Therapy Programs36:16 Concluding Thoughts on Yoga and Credentials
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Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast
Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, anatomy, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.
