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In this episode, I was joined by Marita Greenidge and Kelly Froio. Marita and Kelly both work with the IAYT, or International Association of Yoga Therapists, and we spoke  about this year’s Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (known as SYTAR) that is presented by the IAYT. This year's conference will be June 10–22 in Scottsdale, AZ and will include keynotes, workshops, roundtables networking opportunities, and many other sessions.

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In this episode I was joined by Marita Greenidge and Kelly Froio. Marita and Kelly both work with the IAYT, or International Association of Yoga Therapists, and we spoke about the upcoming annual Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research that is presented by the IAYT. This year's conference will be June 15–17 in Reston, Virginia and promises inspiring keynotes, dynamic workshops, and many other sessions

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In this episode I interviewed Heidi Crocker. Heidi is the Accreditation Manager for the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).  We spoke about the evolution of the profession, Yoga Therapy Certification, Licensure and more.

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This episode features Stephanie Engebretson, IAYT Yoga Therapist and RYT-500, speaking about empowered language for yoga teachers. The discussion explores the relationship of sound, vibration and language and how affirmations and saucha (purity of language) is important to anyone hoping to evolve their teaching to make it more inclusive and impactful. With 8 suggestions for teaching with mindful awareness of language, this podcast invites teachers to consider new ways of communicating with their students in the class and elsewhere. 

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This episode explores the emerging field of yoga therapy and IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapy.) The discussion focuses on how a yoga therapist is trained, how the work differs from advanced yoga teaching and the mission of IAYT to make yoga therapy a recognized, regulated health modality. A newly graduated IAYT therapist, Stephanie Engebretson, joins us to share why she chose this educational path as a yoga teacher and what she found most inspirational and most difficult about the studies and the work of a yoga therapist. 

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In this episode I interviewed Catherine Justice.  Catherine is a physical therapist, a yoga therapist and the Associate Editor International Journal of Yoga Therapy.  Dr. Justice is passionate about furthering the body of research supporting yoga therapy to advance the profession, improve quality of care, and increase access to the therapeutic benefits of yoga for historically unserved populations and everyone in need. On the podcast we delved into the subject of yoga research, what’s happening in the field and how to get involved.

Go here for details and registration on the Symposium on Yoga Research, where Catherine and others will be presenting.

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Today Kim and Tonya are so excited to share this discussion with  Amy Wheeler, PhD! This "getting dirty & growing strong"  interview covers, stepping up and speaking truth, the role of diversity in leadership, and some very exciting advancements in the Optimal State Programs and the future of Yoga Therapy.

Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. is a Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino for 20+ years. Amy's degrees include a B.A. and M.A. in Health Promotion and a Ph.D. in Education and Psychology.  Amy has travelled to India many times and was certified to teach Yoga/ Yoga Therapy in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya.  Before that, she was certified by several other internationally recognized Yoga and Yoga Therapy Training Programs. Amy also helped the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) set standards for Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy.  Amy is the Founder and Director of Optimal State of Living Programs, which provides both Yoga and Yoga Therapy Training Programs.  She served as the President of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Yoga Therapist (2018-2020).    See www.AmyWheeler.com for details.

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Amy Wheeler, founder of the Optimal State system for health and healing. We conversed about definitions of yoga therapy, discussed her Optimal State methodology and dove into some of the research work she's been involved in around Women's Health and Mental Health. She also shared exciting news about the future of yoga therapy -- and previewed some really big news that will be shared more broadly at next week's Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) conference. 

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Michael Lee of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy had a good thing going, but still decided to change course and pursue yoga, and ultimately yoga therapy. We talk about his 30+ year career and his takeaways as a long-term practitioner and teacher.

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers. To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com