What is Yoga Therapy? (And how it differs from regular yoga)

  1. Mindfulmats
  2. 18 Mar 2026
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Yoga is often understood as a general practice for flexibility and fitness.

However, in clinical Context, its application is more structured.

Yoga therapy is a personalised, evidence-informed application of yoga practices aimed at supporting specific health conditions.

It involves individual assessment, therapeutic goal and intervention.

 General yoga - standardised group practice
 Yoga therapy - individualised therapeutic approach

Rather than following fixed sequences, yoga therapy considers:

• Physical condition
• Medical history
• Psychophysiological state (including stress and autonomic regulation)

Interventions may include:

Targeted movement (asana)

Breath regulation (pranayama)

Relaxation and mindfulness-based practices

Emerging evidence suggests its role in supporting:

Chronic pain management

Stress and anxiety regulation

Lifestyle and neurological conditions

Yoga therapy does not replace medical treatment.
It functions as a complementary, integrative approach within healthcare.

In this context, yoga shifts
from a general practice
to a therapeutic modality.

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