Yoga Therapist - Integrative Wellness & Behavioral Health Group

Overview

Yoga Therapist – Poppy Life Care

The Yoga Therapist facilitates mind-body skill development through trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, body-mind connection, and functional independence. This role utilizes adaptive yoga therapy, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic techniques to support individuals in developing tools to manage stress, enhance focus, improve sensory integration, and foster self-efficacy in daily life.

(Include but are not limited to):

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being to identify individual needs, strengths, and barriers related to self-regulation, stress tolerance, and body awareness.
• Develop individualized yoga therapy plans integrating functional movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques to promote physical balance, emotional stability, and mental clarity.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group sessions focused on adaptive yoga, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation, modifying practices to meet diverse physical abilities, neurodivergent needs, and emotional readiness levels.
• Support self-awareness skill-building by teaching clients to identify and interpret internal cues such as muscle tension, breath patterns, and emotional triggers.
• Teach emotional regulation strategies using breath control, grounding techniques, and movement sequences designed to calm or energize the nervous system as appropriate.
• Integrate somatic education to support reconnection with the body, release stored stress, and enhance proprioception and interoception.
• Guide mindfulness and meditation practices that strengthen attention, impulse control, and self-reflection—key components of executive functioning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (behavioral health, nutrition, occupational therapy, wellness coaching, and other providers) to support holistic care and continuity of services.
• Track and document client progress toward individualized wellness and independence goals in compliance with Title 17 and HIPAA standards.
• Educate clients and caregivers on incorporating mindfulness, movement, and emotional regulation strategies into daily routines to enhance quality of life and independence.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to yoga therapy, somatics, trauma-informed care, and integrative wellness practices.

• Certified yoga instructor with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
• Additional training and certification in yoga therapy from a recognized program or institution
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and psychology with practical application in therapeutic yoga
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
• High level of empathy, compassion, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and client-centered care

• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with special needs or chronic health conditions
• Training in complementary holistic wellness modalities (e.g., mindfulness meditation, somatic practices, energy-based therapies)
• Experience with telehealth platforms or virtual yoga therapy sessions

• Minimum of 10–20 hours per week
• During normal business hours:
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST
• Poppy Life Care is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.