This poster outlines the benefits of implementing consistent, individualized yoga therapy as a component of mental health care in correctional facilities. The role of certified yoga therapists as allied health care providers is introduced, along with benefits of private sessions and group sessions of trauma-informed yoga therapy, evidence-based modalities used in yoga therapy, and their applications in corrections settings.

Educational Objectives

• Define the scope of practice and role of the certified yoga therapist.
• Discuss evidence-based yoga therapy modalities as complementary mental health care for incarcerated individuals.
• Identify appropriate clients for yoga therapy interventions.

Level: Basic