About This Event An exploratory conversation into the topic of yoga integration into health care settings. We’ll discuss the unique work of the YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry team, findings from the Yoga in the World research study, and explore what strides have been made in these efforts as well as what roadblocks remain.

About This Event In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical health conditions that can affect people of all genders, ages, race and ethnicities, body shapes, and weights. There is a credible scientific rationale for […]

Across the world, communities and individuals are struggling with health on every level—biological, emotional, social, and physical— and research shows yoga can, and should, be used as part of the solution. During this 4-part series, we’ll explore different ways of integrating yoga in healthcare systems and hear success stories from around the world. In Part […]

About This Event You know that yoga is a practice that improves how we feel, perform, and think, but have you ever been curious how yoga does this? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Rosenthal, chief resident physician in Neurology at NYU and dedicated yoga practitioner, on the scientific research findings on yoga […]

About This Event Across the world, communities and individuals are struggling with health on every level—biological, emotional, social, and physical— and research shows yoga can, and should, be used as part of the solution. During this 4-part series, we’ll explore different ways of integrating yoga in healthcare systems and hear success stories from around the […]

70-90% of all primary care visits in America are related to chronic stress and stress-related illnesses such as anxiety, depression, PTS, heart disease, headaches, GI disruptions, and more. In the next workshop of the Scientific Research series, Yoga Alliance Director of Research, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa is joined by Dr. John Denninger, Director of […]

Scientific research has shown breathing practices, and specifically alternate nostril breathing, can reduce anxiety, improve attention, and lower blood pressure. Yoga Alliance’s Director of Research, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, is joined by leading breath researcher Dr. Shirley Telles and internationally renowned yoga teacher Saraswathi Vasudevan to discuss the most up-to-date research on breathing practices, […]

One in seven people in the United States is expected to develop a Substance Use Disorder at some point in their lives, with only ten percent receiving some type of treatment. Nikki Myers (E-RYT 500), founder and director of Yoga for 12-Step Recovery, joins Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa for an important discussion on how […]

In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11th, this month’s Scientific Research focuses on an important mental health challenge from the Veteran community; suicide prevention and the case for yoga’s use alongside traditional treatments. Data shows that suicide is a top ten leading cause of death in America, suicide disproportionally affects Veterans. Kelly Wulf, yoga […]

Dr. Stephen Graham PT, DPT, RYT 500 and Charles Noel LCSW, RYT 500 are both combat Veterans and now serve as employees at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System within the Veteran’s Healthcare Administration. Their shared experience of recovery after combat inspired them to team up to support other Veterans re-connect to their personal missions after service. […]

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges in the world. This scientific research workshop will focus on depressive mood and ways that yoga has been scientifically shown to support mental health. Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa reviews the scientific rationale related to yoga and […]

Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent physical complaints in society. Here, workshop hosts explain why this is so common and reveal how yoga can offer relief when compared to surgery or pharmaceutical interventions.

Unpack what experts truly mean when they speak about disease prevention. This video explains why the most prevalent diseases in society are called Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and what research has been done on yoga preventing NCDs and other types of illness. Supporting Documents Slides (PDF)

Unpack what experts truly mean when they speak about disease prevention. This video explains why the most prevalent diseases in society are called Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and what research has been done on yoga preventing NCDs and other types of illness.

This workshop underscores exactly why sleep is so important. Hear what science says about using yoga to get better sleep, and what research has shown about implementing yoga as a treatment for insomnia. Supporting Documents Slides (PDF)

This workshop underscores exactly why sleep is so important. Hear what science says about using yoga to get better sleep, and what research has shown about implementing yoga as a treatment for insomnia.

This scientific research workshop highlights the value of bringing yoga into the workplace. Experts’ discussion includes the benefits of yoga for individuals who work in professional settings where burn out is common, such as the health care field.

Learn about the complexities of the immune system and how it functions, how psychological factors impact it, and how research supports a rationale for yoga interventions. Supporting Documents Slides (PDF)

Learn about the complexities of the immune system and how it functions, how psychological factors impact it, and how research supports a rationale for yoga interventions.

Yoga is a comprehensive wellness practice that offers benefits to our physical, spiritual, and mental health. Here, presenters define depression from a clinical perspective and explain the rationale for using yoga as treatment in place of or in conjunction with pharmacological interventions. Supporting Documents Slides (PDF)

Yoga is a comprehensive wellness practice that offers benefits to our physical, spiritual, and mental health. Here, presenters define depression from a clinical perspective and explain the rationale for using yoga as treatment in place of or in conjunction with pharmacological interventions. Watch the first half of the video here. Supporting Documents Slides (PDF)

Yoga is a comprehensive wellness practice that offers benefits to our physical, spiritual, and mental health. Here, presenters define depression from a clinical perspective and explain the rationale for using yoga as treatment in place of or in conjunction with pharmacological interventions. Watch the second half of the video here. Supporting Documents Slides (PDF)

Explore how yoga affects (and even slows down) the aging process. This discussion includes information on studies involving yoga and the elderly and outlines the process of aging. Supporting Documents Yoga and the Elderly (PDF)

Explore how yoga affects (and even slows down) the aging process. This discussion includes information on studies involving yoga and the elderly and outlines the process of aging.