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Yoga Therapist Career: Yoga Healing, Job Satisfaction and MORE!

Yoga Therapist Career: Yoga Healing, Job Satisfaction and MORE!

Author: Time We Discuss July 12, 2026 Duration: 27:34
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Is a career as a yoga therapist right for you? In this episode of Time We Discuss, Anna Taylor shares what it is really like to work as a yoga therapist, including how yoga therapy differs from traditional yoga classes, the education and certification required, startup costs, salary potential, and the rewards and challenges of building a successful practice.

While many people think yoga is simply about flexibility and exercise, yoga therapy takes a personalized approach to helping people improve their physical and emotional well-being. Anna explains how movement, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and self compassion can help clients manage chronic pain, anxiety, stress, and other health conditions.

Whether you are considering becoming a yoga therapist, are already a yoga instructor looking to expand your career, or simply want to learn more about this growing profession, this interview offers valuable insights into the day to day realities of the job.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What yoga therapy really is
  • How yoga therapy differs from yoga instruction
  • Education and certification requirements
  • Working with private clients
  • Online versus in person sessions
  • Starting your own yoga therapy business
  • Marketing challenges
  • Career flexibility and specialization
  • Startup costs
  • Salary expectations
  • The best and most rewarding parts of the profession

If you enjoy honest career interviews featuring professionals from unique occupations, be sure to subscribe to Time We Discuss for new episodes that help you discover careers you may never have considered.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Difference between yoga and yoga therapy
3:20 - How long do you treat clients for yoga therapy
4:44 - Education required to be a yoga therapist
6:06 - How many hours do you work doing yoga therapy?
8:16 - Yoga therapy in a home
9:26 - How common is virtual yoga therapy vs. in person?
10:36 - Should yoga instructors pursue therapist certification?
12:20 - Niches for yoga therapists
13:45 - Hidden business costs specifically for a yoga therapy business
15:13 - Getting that first client
20:05 - Somatic healing, somatic yoga, somatic movement
21:45 - Worst part about being a yoga therapist
22:56 - Best part about being a yoga therapist
23:30 - Thank you to Bassanti
23:51 - Talent has the floor
25:22 - Yoga Therapist Career Highlights
26:57 - Job data
27:26 - Outro

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Anna Taylor

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Figuring out what you want to do for a living is one of life's biggest puzzles, and Time We Discuss tackles it by bringing real voices into the conversation. Instead of abstract advice, each episode sits down with people who are actually doing the jobs you might be curious about. You'll hear the unvarnished details of their daily routines, the challenges they didn't see coming, and the moments that make their work worthwhile. This podcast moves beyond glossy job descriptions to explore the practical realities of different paths, from traditional professions to less conventional roles. Whether you're a student weighing college against direct entry into the workforce, someone considering a complete pivot, or simply fascinated by how other people spend their working hours, these discussions offer grounded insights. The focus is on career discovery through honest storytelling, providing a resource that feels more like a series of candid conversations than a formal guide. By listening, you gather the nuanced, firsthand information needed to make more informed decisions about your own professional journey.
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