Yoga and Managed Care: A Cautionary Tale

As IAYT takes mindful steps toward Yoga therapy accreditation, it does so amidst a new healthcare climate in the West. Just a decade ago, most healthcare providers viewed Yoga as recreation or exercise rather than education or treatment. Now, many physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals regard Yoga with open curiosity, if not respect. Some even practice Yoga themselves, or recommend group classes and private sessions to their patients and clients.