Dr. Nydia Tijerina Darby: Therapeutic Yoga Works

Stories of Change & Creativity

Are you training for the next decade? Can therapeutic yoga revolutionize the way we approach back pain and functional mobility?
Join us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Nydia Tijerina Darby, a physical therapist and therapeutic yoga specialist. Dr. Darby is always training for the next decade. Discover how Nydia’s passion for movement helped her combat anxiety and depression, setting her on a path to a rewarding career that blends physical therapy and yoga.
Nydia Tijerina Darby is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga Specialist and Certified Yoga Therapist. She is an experienced yoga educator, writer, published author, and international presenter on Therapeutic Yoga Lifestyle practices.
Dr. Darby developed the Therapeutic Astanga Method© over 40 years and is the Owner & Creative Director of the Open Hand Institute and Nydia’s Yoga Therapy Studio in San Antonio, Texas. Nydia offers continuing education to clinicians in various fields introducing integrative methods of practicing into their lives and clinical work. She also provides community access to therapeutic yoga through her studio.
During our conversation we break down common misconceptions about yoga, challenging the idea that you need to be extremely flexible or fit a certain mold to benefit from its practice. Nydia shares the reasons why she wrote her book "Therapeutic Yoga Works:A Gentle Approach to Eliminating Back Pain and Improving Functional Mobility for Life." Her book is dedicated to making yoga accessible to everyone, emphasizing inclusivity and body positivity. We talk about the gentle yet effective methods she teaches to alleviate back pain and improve functional mobility, all backed by scientific research.
Dr. Nydia collaborates with faculty at The University of Texas Health in San Antonio on scientific research. Her research, with Dr. Amelie Ramirez, focuses on therapeutic yoga for cancer survivors. Their research found that yoga can be as effective as traditional exercise in improving health outcomes for cancer survivors. Their study revealed significant improvements in respiratory capacity, mental health, and reduced inflammation. We also talk about the importance of self-care for clinicians and the integration of therapeutic yoga into physical therapy practices. In 'preparing for the next decade,' Dr. Darby promotes preventative care to achieve holistic health and balance.
You can find Dr. Darby's book here: "THERAPEUTIC YOGA WORKS: A Gentle Approach to Eliminating Back Pain and Improving Functional Mobility for Life."

Therapeutic Yoga Lifestyle Immersions, Therapeutic Yoga Trainings & Medical Continuing Education. The Open Hand Institute.
You can watch some of Dr. Nydia's videos on her YouTube channels:
https://www.youtube.com/@openhandinstitute

https://www.youtube.com/@NydiasYogaTherapy

https://nydiasyogatherapy.com/

Online scheduling for on-site and livestream classes and video on demand

https://app.ubindi.com/Nydia.Darby

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1. Therapeutic Yoga Specialist Nydia Tijerina Darby (00:00:00)

2. Changing Perceptions Through Therapeutic Yoga (00:15:24)

3. Research studies - cancer survivors (00:20:44)

4. Community Therapeutic Yoga Resources (00:32:10)