Live Conversations with Pioneering Yoga Therapy Authors
The Women Writers' Collective in Yoga Therapy was born from a shared desire to bring greater visibility to the women authors and leaders shaping the field of yoga therapy. Our goal is to create a space where we can learn together, exchange ideas, and collectively advance our profession. Each month, we spotlight a different theme, featuring one or two inspiring authors whose work offers valuable insights into yoga therapy practice. In our November launch, we’ll explore the theme of cancer care, highlighting Yoga Therapy Across the Cancer Care Continuum by Anne Pitman (interviewed by Shawnee Thornton Hardy) and Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health by Lee Majewski (interviewed by Rachel Krentzman).
We are Launching in November 2025!!!
Introducing the Women Writers' Collective in Yoga Therapy
—a space to spotlight the voices of women shaping the future of yoga therapy. We begin with trailblazing authors: Anne Pitman, author of Yoga Therapy Across the Cancer Care Continuum, and Lee Majewski and Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, authors of Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health. They have dedicated their lives to advancing yoga therapy as a respected healthcare profession and training therapists with depth, compassion, and integrity.
Join us for two inspiring live sessions:
📅 Tuesday, November 4 at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST
📅 Tuesday, November 18 at 10 am PST / 1 pm EST
Come learn, connect, and grow with us. The only pre-requisite is curiosity and an interest in learning from each other.
All are Welcome!
NEXT Author Spotlight
Dec. 9, 11-12:30 pm EST
Steffany Moonaz
interviewed by Marlysa Sullivan and Lisa Kaley-Isley
Yoga Therapy for Arthritis: A Whole-Person Approach to Movement and Lifestyle
Yoga therapy is commonly used for the management of arthritis, but often focuses exclusively on adaptation of the physical poses and on structural solutions. This book moves beyond the traditional routines to present yoga as a lifestyle designed to improve quality of life and overall well-being for individuals living with arthritis and rheumatic conditions. By incorporating the ancient practices of yoga as both physical and mental exercises involving a model of 5-koshas or sheaths (physical, energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom, and spiritual), the yoga therapy practice presented here will help reduce pain and shift the perspective of the individual living with arthritis. This therapy uses a whole-person approach that employs a broad range of tools to address the biopsychosocial effects of arthritis through the application of yoga practices and philosophy. Useful as a guide for people living with arthritis, this book is full of inspiration for self-care along with instructions for yoga teachers and medical professionals to guide their clients using this whole-person perspective.
Dr. Steffany Moonaz,
Ph.D., CMA, MFA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Founder of Yoga for Arthritis
Dr. Steffany Moonaz is a yoga therapist, researcher, and educator specializing in the intersection of yoga and healthcare. With a PhD in public health and over a decade of research at Johns Hopkins University, she is a leading expert in yoga for arthritis and chronic pain. She is the author of Yoga Therapy for Arthritis and has been featured in Time, HuffPost, and U.S. News & World Report.
Dr. Moonaz offers personalized coaching for yoga professionals, researchers, and individuals seeking a whole-person approach to movement, wellness, and purpose.
Monthly Author Spotlights
Coming Up Next...
December 2025
Steffany Moonaz & Erin Byron
January 2026
Shawnee Thornton Hardy
January 2026
Rachel Krentzman