What is Yoga Therapy?
Some definitions
" Yoga has many aspects but, in essence, it aims to help a student
reach his/her full potential and blossom as a human being.
It has many tools including posture work, breathing, relaxation
techniques and meditation.
Yoga Therapy occurs when a Yoga Therapist works with a student or
group of students, with the primary aim of addressing a health issue,
be it physical, mental or emotional, specific to the issues and needs
of that student or group.
A therapist will work with students, choosing the appropriate
techniques for them and encouraging them to establish a personal
practice embracing these. This enables the student to be more
autonomous, practising in theri own time and space, fully participating
in their journey to well being. "
[Gill Lloyd]
" Yoga Therapy is first and foremost Yoga - a long established
holistic discipline that acknowledges the multi dimensional nature of
the human being.
A Yoga therapist is a well trained and
experienced teacher with substantial additional training in therapeutic
applications and other supporting skills." [International Journal of Yoga Therapy]
What do we stand for?
The International Association for Yoga Therapy says:
” Yoga is fundamentally a spiritual discipline and a
liberation philosophy, hence our insistence that Yoga
therapists be Yoga teachers first. Still, yoga-cikitsa
(Yoga therapy) has long been a part of the Yoga tradition. Intelligent practice will provide many wellness and
therapeutic benefits regardless of a student's interest
in the classical foundations of Yoga”
The BCYT stands for
Professional Training which recognises the need for good, safe practice,
setting and meeting National Occupational Standards.
A Responsibilty to the Public
to provide a quality service. This will mean that our
members are engaged in their ongoing professional
development, are insured appropriately
and work within a set ‘Code of Conduct’.
Professional Support from Regulatory Body
in legal disputes.
Developing Public Confidence
in Complementary Health Services.
Interested in joining BCYT?
Contact Louise Cartledge
Membership Officer at:
louise.cartledge@btinternet.com
Last Update: 2.1.2009.