Abstract
The use of touch in yoga and in yoga therapy is often overlooked. Touch is extremely important to physical, psychological, and spiritual growth across the lifespan. It is one of the prime environmental drivers of human development (Hunter & Struve, 1998). Infants can fail to thrive and even die from lack of tactile stimulation and affection (Field, et al., 1986; Harlow & Harlow, 1962; Older, 1982). Although touch is critical to health and well-being at every age and stage of life (Hunter & Struve, 1998), it is not often considered an essential tool in the yoga therapy and education process. This perspective describes the role and significance of touch in the practice of yoga.
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