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May 18, 2026 9 min

When Physical Therapy Isn't Enough: What Yoga Therapy Does Differently

from Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy & Meditation Hosted by Breathing Deeply

This episode explains the difference between yoga therapy and physical therapy, including what each does exceptionally well, where they overlap, when to choose one over the other, and why some of the best healing outcomes happen when both approaches work together. 🔗 Learn more about becoming a yoga therapist: https://breathingdeeply.net/home--breathing-deeply-yoga-therapy/?utm_source=youtube Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - The similarities and differences between yoga therapy and physical therapy 03:27 - When you should see a physical therapist vs when to see a yoga therapist 05:23 - Combining yoga therapy and physical therapy: An example 06:15 - Clinical maturity for yoga therapists 06:50 - How you can use yoga therapy to complement your physical therapy career Yoga therapy is a growing clinical field that helps people work with mental health challenges and chronic health conditions using evidence-informed yoga practices. Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy School provides professional yoga therapy training programs designed to prepare you to work safely and effectively with real clients. Our graduates are trained to work with: • Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma • Chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases • Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions • Fatigue, burnout, and complex long-term health challenges Learn about professional yoga therapy training: https://breathingdeeply.com If you're looking for yoga therapy for your own health, explore Breathing Deeply Wellness: Guided programs, practices, and support for mental health, chronic conditions, and long-term wellbeing. https://breathingdeeply.com/wellness

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