Yoga Therapy is the professional application of the principles and teachings of yoga to promote positive well-being of an individual. It's efficacy is supported by an evidence-informed approach that utilizes yoga based practices—including mindful movements, postures (asana), breath regulation (pranayama), meditation, relaxation, and guided awareness techniques—to support specific health goals.

What distinguishes yoga therapy from general yoga instruction is its clinical application. The practice of yoga therapy requires to complete an extensive, specialized training to assess individual needs and adapt practices for people with acute or chronic health conditions. Interventions are tailored, goal-oriented, and responsive to the client’s medical history, functional capacity, and presenting symptoms.

Yoga therapy supports physical, emotional, and mental health concerns and is designed to complement conventional medical care. Yoga therapist assess clients through an integrative framework that includes Yogic and Ayurvedic models alongside contemporary biomedical understanding. This whole-person approach aims to improve function, reduce symptoms, enhance self-regulation, and support overall quality of life.