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Marlysa Sullivan1, Matthew Leach1, James Snow1
1Maryland University of Integrative Health, 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MD 20723, United States; University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5162, Australia.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
|April 25, 2017
Summary
Yoga therapists in North America are predominantly female, aged 40-69, and earn less than other complementary health providers. Further research is needed to improve yoga therapy access and demand.
Area of Science:
- Complementary and Integrative Health
- Allied Health Professions
- Yoga Therapy Workforce Analysis
Background:
- The yoga therapy workforce is growing, yet its characteristics remain underexplored.
- Understanding the demographics and practice patterns of yoga therapists is crucial for professional development and service integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the personal, professional, practice, service, and consumer characteristics of the North American yoga therapy workforce.
- To identify potential barriers and opportunities for yoga therapy integration within broader healthcare systems.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive survey was developed, informed by workforce literature.
- The survey link was distributed to members of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, yielding 367 responses.
Main Results:
- The workforce is predominantly female (91%), aged 40-69 (88%), with many identifying as seasoned therapists (42%).
- Average clinical practice is 8 hours/week, with 41% earning
- Commonly treated conditions include anxiety (77%), back/neck pain (77%), and joint pain/stiffness (67%).
Conclusions:
- Yoga therapists share demographics with other complementary and integrative health (CIH) providers but work and earn less.
- Lower utilization in rural settings may limit access for underserved populations.
- Enhancing access, standardizing core components, and building evidence can increase yoga therapy acceptance and demand.
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