Yoga therapists in Quebec: who are they and what is their role?
An emerging profession
Yoga therapists in Quebec are professionals trained in the art of combining yoga tools (breathing, movement, meditation, relaxation, and rehabilitation) to support people in their overall health.
Their role
Unlike a traditional yoga class, yoga therapy is:
Individualized: tailored to each person's constitution, needs, and limitations.
Complementary: it integrates with existing medical and therapeutic approaches.
Holistic: it acts on the person's experience through the body, mind, emotions, and breath.
Yoga therapists help to:
Reduce stress and anxiety,
Improve mobility and breathing,
Promote sleep and recovery,
Supporting resilience after trauma or illness.
A demanding training program
To practice, practitioners undergo several hundred hours of yoga therapy training. Many already come from a yoga background, having completed teacher training. Others come to enrich their professional practice: massage therapists, kinesiologists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, psychotherapists, and other wellness specialists.
This diversity creates richness and a common language around an integrative approach to health.
A community to build
In Quebec, the profession is still young. Many therapists work alone and are looking for a community where they can exchange ideas, recognize each other, and support one another.
It is in this context that the Quebec Yoga Therapists Gathering will take place on October 4, 2025, in Sutton.
A moment to join forces and build a future network.