Scope of Practice for Yoga Therapists

This Scope of Practice sets out what a Yoga Australia Yoga Therapist is qualified to do, what falls outside that scope, and the legal and ethical requirements that apply to practice in Australia. It is written for yoga therapists, and for clients, health practitioners, insurers and regulators who want to understand how yoga therapy is practised and where its limits lie.

Summary

• Yoga therapy is the professional application of yoga through individual assessment, goal setting, a personalised plan and review, for individuals or small groups.
• Yoga Therapists do not diagnose, prescribe, treat or cure disease, and never advise clients to stop or change medication or medical treatment.
• Other qualifications are respected but kept separate: declared, consented, recorded and insured by capacity.