Yoga Therapy as defined by the IAYT International Association of Yoga Therapists is: "...the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga." Yoga Therapists undergo 1000 hours of training in anatomy, Ayurveda, biomechanics, advanced meditation practices, breath work, pain science, mental health, and trauma-informed practices amongst other topics.