Scan every Sutrix-approved category in one place—short descriptions, quick tags, and direct links to the sources that matter.
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Explore six distinct groupings spanning professional standards, anatomy, research, trauma-informed teaching, and long-term career growth.
Credentialing bodies, teacher associations, and ethical frameworks for sustainable careers.
Evidence-informed anatomy insights to design safe, adaptive sequencing for every body.
Scholars, texts, and academic programs grounding modern teaching in authentic tradition.
Peer-reviewed studies and medical guidelines that legitimize yoga in clinical settings.
Adaptive trainings, inclusive frameworks, and trauma-awareness for safer spaces.
Mentorships, CEU platforms, podcasts, and business tools supporting long-term growth.
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Credentialing bodies, teacher associations, and ethical frameworks for sustainable careers.
Professional Standards
Mission-driven nonprofit providing ongoing education, professional development, and supportive business/social network f…
Professional Standards
Membership body serving Integral Yoga teachers worldwide, providing continuing education, adaptive/accessible yoga train…
Professional Standards
Founded in 1989, IAYT represents 5,600+ yoga and healthcare professionals across 50+ countries. Offers the C-IAYT certif…
Professional Standards
The largest yoga teacher registry globally, established in 1999 to create shared standards for teacher training. Offers…
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Evidence-informed anatomy insights to design safe, adaptive sequencing for every body.
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Bernie Clark authored The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, Your Body, Your Yoga, and Your Spine, Your Yoga – essential texts…
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, pioneered Restorative Yoga and has taught since 1971. A founding editor of Yoga Journal,…
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Jules Mitchell, MS, offers evidence-based biomechanics education specifically for yoga teachers. Her free e-course "Yoga…
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Leslie Kaminoff is a best-selling author with 40+ years specializing in breath-centered, individualized yoga application…
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Dr. Ray Long is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who studied yoga 20+ years. His Key Muscles of Yoga series features…
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Offers mentorships, in-depth courses, and on-demand webinars led by a doctor of physical therapy with 21+ years of teach…
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Comprehensive online platform offering specialized yoga anatomy courses, evidence-based research articles, detailed prac…
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Scholars, texts, and academic programs grounding modern teaching in authentic tradition.
Philosophy & Lineage
Classic text widely available Originally published 1966, Light on Yoga is considered one of the most important texts in…
Philosophy & Lineage
Georg Feuerstein, PhD (1947-2012) was an internationally respected Indologist who authored 50+ books on yoga, Tantra, an…
Philosophy & Lineage
Prestigious Master of Arts program in Yoga Studies offering intensive academic study of Sanskrit texts, yoga philosophy,…
Philosophy & Lineage
Affiliation: SOAS University of London, Hatha Yoga Project Book: Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice Mark…
Philosophy & Lineage
The foundational text of yoga philosophy, compiled ~400 CE. 196 short verses organized in four chapters (padas): Samadhi…
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Peer-reviewed studies and medical guidelines that legitimize yoga in clinical settings.
Research & Science
Cochrane produces high-quality systematic reviews of health interventions. Multiple yoga reviews available including for…
Research & Science
Annual peer-reviewed publication serving yoga therapists, teachers, practitioners, researchers, and healthcare professio…
Research & Science
Open-access, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal for research, reviews, and case studies on yoga, meditation, mindfu…
Research & Science
Part of the National Institutes of Health, NCCIH explores complementary health practices through rigorous science. Provi…
Research & Science
Free database of biomedical literature from the National Library of Medicine. Search terms like "yoga pranayama," "yoga…
Research & Science
Yoga Alliance aggregates research exploring yoga's effects on mental, physical, and collective health. Organizes studies…
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Adaptive trainings, inclusive frameworks, and trauma-awareness for safer spaces.
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, founded Accessible Yoga and co-founded Accessible Yoga School with Amber Karnes. Author…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
40-hour Yoga Alliance-approved online certification teaching how to adapt poses and sequences for diverse abilities. Cov…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Practical legal tools and business resources for independent and online yoga teachers, including agreements tailored to…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Yoga Alliance offers Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) and Registered Children's Yoga Schools (RCYS) credentials…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
David Swenson discovered Ashtanga in 1973; one of first Westerners to learn full Ashtanga system including all asana seq…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Donna Farhi has practiced and taught 40+ years; one of most sought-after teachers globally. Author of four contemporary…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Eddie Stern studied Ashtanga under K. Pattabhi Jois for 18 years. Co-founded Ashtanga Yoga New York, Brooklyn Yoga Club,…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Richard Miller, PhD, developed iRest (Integrative Restoration) approach to meditation combining traditional Yoga Nidra,…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Yogaland Podcast URL: Apple Podcasts and podcast platforms Jason Crandell offers systematic vinyasa methodology emphasiz…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Michael Stone (1974-2017) was psychotherapist, yoga teacher, Buddhist teacher, author, and activist. Studied with Richar…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
My Vinyasa Practice – 40-hour Prenatal Yoga Course: Yoga Alliance-accredited online course covering pregnancy anatomy/ph…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Richard Freeman studied yoga since 1968; spent 12 years in Asia studying multiple traditions. Studied Sufism in Iran, Ze…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Evidence-based, adjunctive clinical treatment for complex trauma/PTSD developed at the Trauma Center. Foundational train…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Yoga Medicine – Dr. Ann Bortz: Introduction to Mindful, Trauma-Informed Yoga online course. Licensed clinical psychologi…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
15-hour certification course in Mindful Yoga for Trauma specifically designed for yoga teachers working with veterans co…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
See entry \#8 (Bernie Clark) for comprehensive Yin yoga and functional anatomy resources.
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Co-founded by Melanie C. Klein and Gi Gi Yogini in 2014 to raise awareness of diversity within yoga and provide counterp…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Bold Flow Yoga – Mentorship Program: Six-week program with one-on-one mentorship, weekly meetings, homework (theming, pl…
Trauma-Informed & Accessible
Comprehensive trauma-sensitive yoga program providing instruction and practical tools for understanding PTSD and trauma…
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Mentorships, CEU platforms, podcasts, and business tools supporting long-term growth.
Teacher Development & Media
AAP recommends yoga as safe and potentially effective therapy for children and adolescents coping with emotional, mental…
Teacher Development & Media
Clinical practice guideline (2017) recommends nondrug methods including yoga for initial treatment of chronic low-back p…
Teacher Development & Media
ACSM published guidelines on physical activity including yoga. Research shows vinyasa yoga (specifically Journey Into Po…
Teacher Development & Media
Online platform offering Yoga Alliance-approved CE courses, in-person retreats, and skill-building programs taught by wo…
Teacher Development & Media
Matthew Remski is author, yogi, and investigative journalist addressing abuse and cult dynamics in yoga. Book Surviving…
Teacher Development & Media
Co-managed by Mark Singleton – Hub for academic yoga scholarship connecting researchers and disseminating findings.
Teacher Development & Media
Hosted by Sage Rountree (PhD in Information Science, E-RYT500, USAT Level II Triathlon Coach), this podcast covers pract…
Teacher Development & Media
Podcast, email support, and online community focused on practical, grounded teaching skills, integrating yoga philosophy…
Teacher Development & Media
Comprehensive membership platform (since 1991) offering 3,000+ yoga classes, 700+ meditations, 2,700+ articles, 300+ cou…
Teacher Development & Media
Award-winning publication (print since 1975, now online) offering extensive free resources. Teach section provides pract…
Teacher Development & Media
Evidence-based podcast exploring the intersection of yoga, anatomy, biomechanics, and movement science. Hosted by certif…
Teacher Development & Media
Resources for academic yoga studies including list of MA programs in Yoga Studies (Loyola Marymount University, Ca' Fosc…