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.
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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
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