Applications of Therapeutic Yoga in Integrative Health
A new book by Amy Wheeler & Marlysa Sullivan, available Spring 2026 from Routledge Press
Discover Yoga as a Full-Spectrum Path to Well-Being
We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Applications of Therapeutic Yoga in Integrative Health, co-authored by Amy Wheeler and Marlysa Sullivan. This work offers a deep and grounded exploration of how therapeutic yoga can support physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health — rooted in traditional wisdom and informed by modern science.
This is Amy Wheeler’s first book, which is a culmination of decades guiding yoga therapy in clinical and educational settings. Alongside her, Marlysa Sullivan brings her long-standing expertise and scholarship to the project. Marlysa is also the author of the acclaimed works Understanding Yoga Therapy and The Science of Pain Care, both of which have become trusted references for yoga teachers, therapists, and health-care professionals seeking to integrate yoga into evidence-informed practice.
What You’ll Find Inside
A living thread through Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra Each chapter is framed through the lens of the classical eight-limb path, showing how those limbs offer not only philosophical insight but practical tools for regulation, growth, and healing.
Autonomic Nervous System Regulation A special focus on how posture, breath, attention, and meditation influence the nervous system. Readers will find clear explanations of how yoga practices support balance, resilience, and regulation.
Integrated Health Perspectives Yoga is presented not only as a set of physical techniques, but as a holistic system for cultivating physical strength, mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual connection.
Science Meets Tradition The book draws on current research and clinical evidence to explain why and how yoga works — bridging ancient wisdom and modern health science.
Practical Applications for Professionals Written with health-care providers, yoga therapists, and teachers in mind. The guidance is intended to support clinical integration, individualized programming, trauma-sensitive practice, and thoughtful teaching grounded in integrity.
Who This Book Is For
Health-care providers exploring complementary and integrative approaches
Yoga therapists seeking a deeper theoretical and physiological foundation
Yoga teachers desiring to move beyond asana and learn the broader, therapeutic potential of the full limb system
Clinicians and practitioners who wish to integrate yoga into mental-health, pain-management, or wellness work
Why This Book Matters
Too often, yoga in Western contexts is reduced to physical postures or lifestyle marketing. This book invites a different view: yoga as a structured, time-tested path for healing and growth — one that addresses body, mind, heart, and spirit.
By grounding practice in the eight-limb path and explaining underlying physiology, the authors offer tools that are both accessible and profound. This is a resource for those who want to understand why yoga works — so they can teach, practice, or refer with intention, clarity, and confidence.
About the Authors
Amy Wheeler brings decades of experience as a yoga therapist, educator, and mentor. With clinical insight and a commitment to ethical, compassionate practice, Amy has guided countless students and clients toward deeper well-being. Applications of Therapeutic Yoga in Integrative Health is her debut as a published author; the work reflects her lifelong commitment to integrating traditional yogic wisdom into modern therapeutic contexts.
Marlysa Sullivan is a seasoned yoga scholar, clinician, and teacher. Her previous books, Understanding Yoga Therapy and The Science of Pain, are widely regarded as essential resources for yoga professionals seeking scientific clarity and therapeutic depth in their work. Her expertise bridges somatic, neurophysiological, and philosophical understandings of yoga — making her a trusted guide for practitioners and clinicians alike.
