Podcasts about yoga research

In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Laurel and Sarah dissect a recent email they received from Dr. Loren Fishman, in which he expressed frustration over their critique of his study on yoga and bone density. In this episode, they address Fishman's email and take another look at his study, Twelve-Minute Daily Yoga Regimen Reverses Osteoporotic Bone Loss. Laurel and Sarah's conversation explores claims made in the email, as well as Fishman's study's methodology and findings. They compare his claims against established evidence on bone adaptation and emphasize the importance of high-load and high-impact exercise for building bone. They also highlight the need for exercise recommendations to be grounded in solid, evidence-based research—especially for women looking to prevent or reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia.Get on the wait list for our Bone Density Course: Lift for LongevityFollow Movement Logic on Instagram00:00 Introduction00:47 Personal Updates & Course Insights14:25 Critique of Dr. Fishman's Yoga Study52:45 Critique of Yoga's Efficacy in Bone Building53:03 Mechanostat Theory and Bone Adaptation55:18 Challenges in Measuring Yoga's Impact on Bones01:06:17 Dynamic vs. Isometric Contractions in Exercise01:10:20 Unfalsifiable Claims and Scientific Inquiry01:15:16 Turkey Studies and Sustained vs. Intermittent Loading01:18:14 Dynamic Strength Training vs. Impact Training01:18:28 Cellular Accommodation and Running01:19:00 The Importance of Rate of Loading01:21:21 Critique of Yoga for Osteoporosis Claims01:26:24 Red Herrings and False Comparisons01:51:41 Concluding ThoughtsREFERENCESFishman's StudyThe poses in Fishman's studyTables of P values and more P values from Fishman's studyEpisode 79: Make Yoga U Make SenseEpisodes on the Movement Logic podcast 5, 38, 51, 53, 84, and 88 that referenced Fishman's paper.Episode 56 of the Yoga Research & Beyond podcast that looks at Fishman's paper.LIFTMOR trialLIFTMOR-M trialMedex OP Randomized Controlled TrialMeta-analysis on High-Load Resistance Training (HLRT)Systematic Review on Pilates and YogaBone "mass" and the "mechanostat": a proposal (Frost, 1987)Molecular pathways mediating mechanical signaling in boneEpisode 82: Weird Science1984 and 1985 Turkey Study

A special episode on the growing discipline of yoga therapy and scientific research on the benefits of yoga practices. Two guests this time. Catherine Justice is an integrative physical therapist, certified yoga therapist, and the program manager for the Division of Integrative Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. The associate editor of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, she has conducted research on yoga for arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and lower-back pain. Sat Bir Khalsa has been engaged in research on the effects of yoga and meditation practices on physical and psychological health since 2001. He's conducted clinical research on a number of disorders, including insomnia, PTSD, and anxiety, and his numerous affiliations include: certified instructor of Kundalini Yoga; director of research for the Kundalini Research Institute; research associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine; research affiliate of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and chair of the scientific program committee for the International Association of Yoga Therapists' annual symposium on yoga research.   Catherine Justice The Art of Well Being Sat Bir Khalsa International Association of Yoga Therapists Connect with Philip Goldberg Author, Speaker, Spiritual Counselor, Writing Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, host Amy Wheeler delves into the transformative world of yoga therapy and therapeutic yoga, and their integration into modern healthcare settings, educational institutions, mental health programs, and addiction clinics. Amy Wheeler, an expert in the field and former President of the Board for the International Association of Yoga Therapists, offers an invaluable roadmap for practitioners aiming to introduce therapeutic yoga programs into diverse environments.Key Highlights:·        Yoga Therapy in Healthcare: Amy explores the burgeoning role of yoga therapy within healthcare settings. She identifies where therapeutic yoga programs are currently making significant impacts, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and specialized clinics, offering listeners insights into existing successful models.·        Educational Environments: The discussion moves to the integration of therapeutic yoga in educational settings, highlighting its benefits for both students and educators in managing stress, enhancing focus, and promoting overall well-being.·        Mental Health and Addiction: Amy discusses the critical role of therapeutic yoga in mental health programs and addiction clinics. She sheds light on how yoga therapy can serve as a powerful tool in these contexts, aiding in the regulation of the nervous system, reducing stress responses, and supporting recovery processes.·        Finding and Utilizing Research: A guide to locating research and evidence supporting the efficacy of therapeutic yoga is provided. Amy shares valuable resources and strategies for practitioners to educate potential employers and stakeholders about the benefits of incorporating yoga therapy into their services.·        Physiological and Mental Health Benefits: The episode delves deep into the physiological changes brought about by yoga therapy, such as improved nervous system regulation, decreased allostatic load, and enhanced heart rate variability. Amy explains how these changes positively affect mental health and various bodily systems, including the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, and immune systems.·        Community Engagement: Amy provides a step-by-step guide for yoga therapists to engage with their communities and identify individuals and groups who can most benefit from their services. This section is packed with practical advice on networking, building partnerships, and effectively communicating the value of therapeutic yoga.·        Success Story: The episode culminates with Amy sharing her personal success story of creating and sustaining a therapeutic yoga program at a university for 25 years. She highlights the program's impact on students and athletes, emphasizing the broader implications of her work on campus wellness culture.Conclusion: Amy Wheeler's call to action is clear—there's an urgent need for yoga therapy in today's world to address a wide array of health challenges. This episode is a treasure trove of information, inspiration, and practical advice for yoga therapists and anyone interested in the intersection of yoga and healthcare.A Must-Listen For: Yoga therapists, healthcare professionals, educators, mental health practitioners, individuals in the recovery community, and anyone passionate about the integration of holistic practices into mainstream health and wellness paradigms.List of Current Therapeutic Yoga Programs: https://yogatherapy.health/for-health-care-providers/clinic-systems/Comprehensive Review of Yoga Research 2020: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jicm.2021.0420?utm_campaign=JICM+FP+March+7+2024&utm_content=Read+more&utm_term=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Adestra2016 Yoga in America Study by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal: https://www.yogaalliance.org/2016YogaInAmericaStudyIf you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF's for download.Topics you can choose from include: Yoga Therapy & Mental HealthYoga Therapy & Physical HealthSocial Justice in yoga & Yoga TherapyYoga/Ayurveda ToolboxYoga & Indian PhilosophyGlobal & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Check out Amy's website Visit Amy's training section on her website to check out the courses belowYoga therapy training courses 865-certified-yoga-therapist-program www.optimalstateyoganidra.comwww.TheOptimalState.com  University of Minnesota Therapeutic Yoga Series:Online Therapeutic Yoga Series webpage: https://csh.umn.edu/for-community/wellbeing-workshops/online-therapeutic-yoga-series Polyvagal Institute Mighty App with Amy Wheeler and Marlysa Sullivan and the hosts of the Yoga and Yoga Therapy Group within the Apphttps://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/pviapp 7-Week Course on Yoga, Yoga Therapy & Polyvagal Theory offered by the Polyvagal Institutehttps://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/items/therapeutic-yoga-tools%3A-a-polyvagal-informed-certificate-for-body-mind-practitioners Optimal State Mobile App for iPhone and AndroidDownload the App for the respective App Store for free! New Moon and Full Moon Meditations with Optimal State in June, July and August 2024 (Free)Use this same Zoom Link for all session and join us! Join via Zoom: Meeting ID 817 6064 3575June 5th at 7:30-8:30pmCST- New Moon Celebration and MeditationJune 8th at 8:00-9:00amCST- Yoga Nidra for Working with High Blood Pressure June 20th at 7:30-8:30pmCST- Summer Solstice Celebration and MeditationJune 21st at 7:30-8:30pmCST- Full Moon Celebration and MeditationEmail Krishna@TheOptimalState.com for details for July and August 2024 meditations Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhour

Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. has been fully engaged in biomedical research on theefficacy of yoga and meditation practices in improving physical and psychological healthsince 2001. He has practiced Kundalini Yoga since 1971 and is a certified instructor. Heis the Director of Research for the Kundalini Research Institute, a Research Associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, a Research Affiliate of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at HarvardMedical School in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital inBoston. He has conducted clinical research trials evaluating yoga interventions for insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic stress, and anxiety disorders and also for adolescents public schools and workers in occupational settings. Dr. Khalsa works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists to promote research on yoga and yoga therapy as the chair of the scientific program committee for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report An Introduction to Yoga and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care .

No doubt there's a lot of pseudoscience in the yoga world, but it can be challenging for even the most well-intentioned and skeptical among us to understand yoga research and how science and — yes, even math — apply to yoga practice. Thank Isaac Newton's ghost for Jules Mitchell, author of “Yoga Biomechanics” who stopped by the dark side to explain it to us layfolk in the most fun and user-friendly way possible.Jules' website, teacher training, mentorship:https://www.julesmitchell.com/Jules' book:https://a.co/d/fFfoqjVJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darksideofthematFollow us on social media: @darksideofthematpod on Instagram @matdarkside on Twitter andhttp://facebook.com/darksideofthematpodSend us a tip to: darksideofthematpod@gmail.comBuy Justine's books:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724011/the-grieving-therapist-by-larisa-a-garski-lmft/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659309/starship-therapise-by-larisa-garski/Buy Kat's books:https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Inversions-Guide-Going-Upside/dp/1645471004https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Where-You-Are-Customize/dp/1611807867Artwork by Ali Ford:https://linktr.ee/wickedencounters

Today hosts Tiffany and Katja are back for another research roundup, this time on hyaluronic acid or hyaluronan. This molecule is not only used in face creams but also helps to create tissue properties related to the slide and glide between tissue layers. In this episode, we talk about where it is found in the body, how it is produced, and how it is affected by bodily movement.  Listen in to learn how hyaluronan works, how it relates to the yoga practice, and why it's important for our lives. Show Notes: Main attributes of hyaluronan [3:24] Fasciacytes and other cells that produce hyaluronan [9:21] The many functions of hyaluronan [14:46] The process of recycling hyaluronic acid in the body [16:12] How the length and weight of hyaluronan molecules affect function [17:29] Self-aggregation/densification of hyaluronan [21:05] Factors affecting self-aggregation: mechanical force and temperature [24:05] How movement affects hyaluronan [25:34] Understanding hyaluronan as a yoga teacher [33:16] Biochemical milieu (local pH) and hyaluronan [38:05] Densification, fibrosis, and hyaluronan [43:27] Diagnostic challenges with hyaluronan [46:32] Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Hyaluronan Resources Doc Yoga Medicine® Online Myofascial Release Training Yoga for Athletes Teacher Training Shoulder: Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application Yoga Teacher Training Hip: Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application Yoga Teacher Training Spine: Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application Yoga Teacher Training Functional Anatomy Online Course with Yoga International Connect with Katja Bartsch: Facebook | Instagram | Kalamana Yoga | Yoga Medicine® Online Guest Teacher You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-67. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

Dr. Sat Bir S. Khalsa is a long term researcher in the field of body mind medicine, specialising in yoga therapy. He has published numerous studies on yoga and mind-body medicine with interventions in insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic stress, and anxiety disorders. He is the Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Director of Yoga Research for Yoga Alliance and the Kundalini Research Institute. He is also the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. This audio and video podcast is brought to you by Eka Meditation. Eka is a yoga and meditation app from India. We also organise daily meditation and yoga classes on zoom. Learn more on our website: www.ekameditation.com You can download the eka app from www.ekameditation.com and use the code 'RADIO' for a week's free access to the app. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ekameditation&hl=en_IN&gl=US IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eka-yoga-for-mental-health/id1490547025 You can register here for free trial to our live zoom classes: https://eka.practicenow.us/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/ekameditation/

Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. is the Director of Yoga Research for the Yoga Alliance and the Kundalini Research Institute,Research Affiliate at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women's Hospital.He has conducted research on yoga and yoga therapy since 2001 and has been a practitioner/instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973. His research has evaluated yoga for insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings. He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists promoting yoga research as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care.We talked about:(0:59) What trends happened in yoga in the last 50 years?(4:21) The barriers for yoga to enter the mainstream(6:38) Why do people enter yoga and why do people stay with yoga?(9:38) Why people don't stay with their yoga practice?(11:59) How did you stick with your discipline in the last 50 years?(14:23) The limitations of modern medicine(18:56) What's spirituality to you? How do you distinguish science and spirituality?(25:11) How do you study mystical experiences?(29:46) Have you seen any promising funding mechanisms to fund the spiritual aspects of yoa?(33:33) How has being media savvy helped you with your research?(40:49) How did you end up choosing your field of research?(45:12) If you could design any experiments, how would you study altered states of consciousness through yoga?(50:23) Is there a parallel between research about hallucinogens and research about yoga?(52:29) Why is multi-discipline practice like yoga more beneficial than other single-discipline practices(58:57) How do you find the yoga teacher, environment, and philosophy that best suits you?(62:57) Why yoga is the better mind-body practice than others?

This conversation is with Dr. Michael Greger, a New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition and a founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available on the incredible website NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded almost every day. We cover: The benefits of standing and treadmill desks A typical meal for Dr. Greger Benefits of hot sauce and capsaicin Foods that have been put to the test for recovery Nutritional yeast to boost immunity How dietary nitrates can enhance athletic performance Protein requirements for athletes The best source of caffeine for athletes The health benefits of yoga and the trouble with yoga research Connect with Dr. Greger on Instagram @nutrition_facts_org and @michaelgregermd | Facebook @Nutritionfacts.org | YouTube @Nutritionfacts.org  Be sure to pre-order his upcoming book, Hot Not to Age Resources: Video: Foods to improve athletic performance and recovery Video: Watermelon for sore muscle relief  Video: Preserving immune function in athletes with nutritional yeast Video: Whole beets vs juice for improving athletic performance Video: Don't use antiseptic mouthwash  Video: Are there benefits of energy drinks? Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with me here on Instagram: @casswarbeck Finally, please subscribe, share it with your friends and family, and leave me a review if you are enjoying the show!  *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*

Can you kill bacteria and viruses with a yoga breathing technique? Can yoga change your DNA's genetic expression? You'll be fascinated by these recent research findings! Tina Dang is a 200 RYT yogi with a B.S. in Genetics and now a Ph.D. Student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She joins us this week to interpret these studies on bhramari breath and yoga asana. Find her blog on yoga research at www.scientificyogi.com 3:35 Can yoga change your DNA? (study) 8:30 Junk DNA tangent 12:26 DNA study outcome 19:50 Can yogic breathing techniques kill bacteria and viruses? (study) 23:00 Scientific explanation 27:00 SARS COV study

If you have been listening to this podcast, the chances are very high that you've heard a mention or two of today's guest, Dr. Robert Schleip, the fascia research legend. His background in biology and psychology makes him the perfect person to speak with about his vast knowledge as it relates to yoga. In this episode, Dr. Schleip talks about the value of traditional yoga practices in the modern world, discusses how our connective tissue plays a role in different elements of the yoga practice, and takes you on a tour through current fascia research highlights. Listen in to find out what kinds of movements make your fascial tissues happy and how your genetics may influence how mobile you are. Show Notes: Dr. Robert Schleip's background [1:31] Value of traditional yoga practice today [3:03] Effects of long slow stretching on fascia and wound healing [9:41] What types of movement the modern mover should incorporate into their yoga practice [13:14] Fascia's elastic recoil capacity [15:12] Benefits of compressive loading and cardio-vascular input [17:20] Why yoga may not be a perfect fit for some [19:32] Genetic and female hormonal aspects of fascial tissue stiffness [23:44] Effects of hot yoga on fascial tissue [28:50] Yoga as a whole-system approach [34:00] Recent studies on fascia relevant for yoga [36:35] The importance of mindful attention in yoga [41:23] Recent studies on fascia and nerves [43:37] Dr. Robert Schleip's current inspirations [52:26] Links Mentioned: ttps://www.YogaMedicine.com/podcast-01 Yoga Medicine Podcast Episode 22: Fascia, Hormones & Training with Laura Philipp Yoga Medicine Podcast Episode 19: Fascia & Pain Fascia & Yoga Research Resources Doc Connect with Dr. Robert Schleip: Facebook | Instagram | Fascia Research Project | Somatics | Yoga U Online You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at www.YogaMedicine.com/podcast-27. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at www.YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

In this episode I interviewed Catherine Justice.  Catherine is a physical therapist, a yoga therapist and the Associate Editor International Journal of Yoga Therapy.  Dr. Justice is passionate about furthering the body of research supporting yoga therapy to advance the profession, improve quality of care, and increase access to the therapeutic benefits of yoga for historically unserved populations and everyone in need. On the podcast we delved into the subject of yoga research, what's happening in the field and how to get involved.Go here for details and registration on the Symposium on Yoga Research, where Catherine and others will be presenting.Support the show (https://innerpeaceyogatherapy.com)

I first discovered Ariana Rabinovitch's work in 2015 while I was developing my first 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training. Her podcast, Yoga & Beyond inspired and informed me on so many areas in relation to what we know about yoga from science. Since that time Ariana has continued to contribute to the yoga community through her work at Yoga Research & Beyond, and numerous other projects. On today's show Ariana and I speak about the behind the scenes of her business, and how it's evolved over the last several years. We get into the power of collaboration in business, balancing many different projects at the same time and embracing marketing as a practice. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSHow Ariana keeps so many plates (i.e. different projects) spinningFollowing your curiosity as a path to standing outWhy developing the content of your course is the easy partGetting inspired by great teachers outside of the yoga communityEmbracing marketing as a practice The power of being organised and creating a great scheduleTips on having healthy collaborationsFIND ARIANA RABINOVITCHAriana's InstagramAriana's Website & PodcastYoga Research & Beyond InstagramNew York StretchFIND CORACora's NewsletterCora's InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode85Support the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)

One of most fundamental and common breathing practices within yoga is the long, slow, deep breathing pattern. In a number of studies of yoga practice, slow yogic breathing has been a practice that beginners often immediately begin to adopt and benefit from in their daily lives as a valuable coping and health strategy. It has also made its way into modern Western medicine as a fairly well know relaxation practice referred to as slow breathing, abdominal breathing or belly breathing. Biomedical scientific research on slow breathing has begun to reveal the substantial impact it has on both mental and physical functioning. On the physical level, it has direct impact on the autonomic nervous system, where it can reduce sympathetic activity, blood pressure and heart rate and increase heart rate variability. It can also change characteristics of respiratory functioning including changes in the chemoreflex response and improvement in gas exchange. Slow breathing research is also showing direct impact on the central nervous system, with positive changes in stress, emotion and pain regulation. Clinical research is beginning to show its efficacy in disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension. About Sat Bir Khalsa, Ph.D. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. is the Director of Yoga Research for the Yoga Alliance and the Kundalini Research Institute, a Research Associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, a Research Affiliate at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has conducted research on yoga and yoga therapy since 2001 and has been a practitioner/instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973. His research has evaluated yoga for insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings. He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists promoting yoga research as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care.

In this MOGA 21 highlights episode Dr Christina Teng, winner of this year's YOGA oral abstract prize, discusses her work looking into just how long chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) persists that provides some fascinating insights that could help clinicians discuss the side effect with patients. We also speak to Dr Wei Hong, winner of this year's poster presentation, who discusses his latest work looking into a new approach to conducting oncology clinical trials that could save much needed time and money.

Both Indic and non-Indic systems of knowledge have given authenticity a primal place. However, authenticity can be described and justified differently depending on the theory and/or praxis of a system of knowledge. Indic knowledge systems, especially Yoga, stress the importance of experience and the means to the experience as an indispensable bedrock of authenticity, without neglecting scholarship. However, scholars and practitioners look at authenticity very differently like the way tourists and residents experience a city. Often Yoga studies suffer the defect of the lack of practice and experience. And conversely, the practitioners' perspectives suffer from the defect of downplaying scholarship, especially that Yoga gives primacy to experience. The author will present the problems of authenticity encountered in his Yoga research. Conference on Philosophy and Praxis of Yoga 15-16 February 2020 - Original Video at youtu.be/qt7jneCojhU Index: 1:02 Authenticity 1:48 Pramāna 2:51 Āgama 3:41 Anubhava 5:42 Hatha Yoga 7:00 Anubandha Catustaya 8:14 Myth between West vs Indic 09:02 The 11 Problems 23:05 The Archetypal Problem You can find the article for the same at drive.google.com/open?id=1__GTI2O…1aZEiewGtWGiFMdp Podcast available at SoundCloud: Thehinduhub – Problems-of-authenticity-in-yoga-research Amazon Link of the book: www.amazon.sg/Advaita-Vedanta-Si…tion/dp/8120841727 Support us by donating at our website: www.thehinduhub.org ————————————————————————— Subscribe our Youtube Channel - http://bit.ly/thhyt Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/thehinduhub Twitter: twitter.com/thehinduhub Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thehinduhub Medium: medium.com/thehinduhub Instagram: instagram.com/thehinduhub —————————————————————————

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Steffany Moonaz, yoga therapist and researcher and author of Yoga for Arthritis. We spoke about the field of yoga research -- what's happening in it, who is doing quality research and how to access it. We also spoke about the efforts underway to collect information from yoga therapists and other health practitioners who are working with someone with COVID-19. To access the registry for integrative health practitioners working with someone with COVID-19 visit https://redcap.nunm.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=PE3EHAYDT3Support the show (https://innerpeaceyogatherapy.com)

Jari is a Finnish movement teacher with over 15 years of experience in the field. He is also a physiotherapist and holds an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Currently, he works full time as a Ph.D. researcher at the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä. Jari’s own movement practice a combination of different skill-oriented disciplines such as yoga, pole dancing, and hand-balancing

SN: Nikola Ellis of Adore Yoga Yoga Research into Eating Disorders Highlights: Research: If and how yoga is beneficial to individuals with eating disorders. Using western protocols for research At the beginning, she wanted to research the effect of faulty interoception, objectification, and trauma on the eating disorders. And how yoga may be beneficial. Standardised the classes so all yoga teachers were essentially teaching the same things in a trauma-informed yoga class. Asked the yoga teachers and the clinicians there observations of the benefit of yoga. Outcomes: In addition to the research paper, Nikola developed a series of protocols   for giving a yoga class for individuals with eating disorders. These protocols are available at www.adoreyoga.com/blog/       1:06 Introduction 2:07 Yoga Research in the popular press             The number of yoga research projects (in the West) has increased in the last 10 years. The media writes about how yoga helps people with a variety of   issues but with little detail about what exactly did the yoga given look like and how did it help the participants. Without this particular information, doing the wrong kind of yoga given the condition may exacerbate the problem. 6:00 Nikola’s guidelines for her research into the effect of yoga on teenagers with          eating disorders: a) must be evidence-based, b) look for what is helpful, c) how do we measure what is helpful, d) start with a literature search. 8:10 Nikola found there were three elements that may be involved with why people have eating disorders. a) Interoception: receptors throughout the body are always reporting on what is happening in the body, things like digestion, blood pressure, hunger, etc. People with eating disorders may not be able to feel their body or they misinterpret what they are feeling. b) Objectification: A person only values certain parts of themselves i.e., their looks or their body. c) Suffering trauma: childhood sexual abuse may be a contributing factor in eating disorders Nikola wasn’t allowed to actually directly measure what happened to the patients that were in the yoga class (it was considered unacceptable to ask very sick children these types of questions). Modifying the research, the researchers decided to ask the yoga teachers giving the intervention and the clinicians working with the teenagers what they saw as a result of the yoga intervention. Anecdotally, the participants felt it had helped them.  The yoga teachers and clinicians also saw improvement and gave very positive feedback. 17:29 The intervention was a 10 week term with one yoga class a week. The yoga teachers were given a template for the classes so that the classes were standardised. It was based on the precepts of trauma-informed yoga and designed using the lenses of yoga therapy. Language is invitational, there were no alignment cues, students were given choice as to how to do the pose within the bounds of safety. Gave students a choice which is very rare during their treatment. 29:50 Outcome: In addition to the research paper, Nikola has designed a set of protocols for yoga teachers or clinicians that want to add yoga to their treatment plans. These protocols are can be accessed on Nikola’s website. Contact: Website: www.adoreyoga.com Email:nikola@adoreyoga.com FB, Insta, Twitter: adoreyoga

071: Using Research to Inform Your Yoga with Ariana Rabinovich Ariana Robinovich is a yoga teacher and Movement Specialist based in New York City. She is the founder of Yoga Research and Beyond which makes research accessible and helps teachers translate research into practice. Ariana also teaches students one-on-one and in group classes, offers Continuing Education courses for fitness professionals, hosts her podcasts and co-wrote a book series called Exposing Yoga Myths.   In this episode Shannon and Ariana discuss the value of research informed teaching. Ariana's Yoga Research and Beyond membership site is a database of reviews about individual studies which are relevant to yoga teachers and Movement Educators. Ariana describes the reviews as Cliff Notes for the research study. The goal of the site is to take complex subjects and translate them into simple terms without the jargon, creating a bridge between science and application.   Ariana talks to Shannon about finding meaning in these research studies and using them as a tool to inspire you and inform your teaching. Ariana wants to be clear that these studies do not provide black-and-white answers and that they should not be taken in without asking questions.   Ariana goes on to describe the complicated nature of analyzing data. For example, if a study sees the overall improvement in the health of a research study group practicing yoga it may be difficult to ascertain the cause. As yoga is a practice that taps into the mind/body connection, the improvement may be due to factors such as breathing, meditation, the physicality or the particular style of yoga. Initial findings can spark future research studies.   Ariana is adamant that she doesn't want to see yoga teachers becoming overwhelmed by the information. Yoga research is, as Ariana describes it: “an add-on and untapped resource.” The big goal of yoga research is to help yoga teachers get a clearer understanding of how yoga can help their clients and to determine how yoga can fit into alternative health care. 4:50 Ariana's yoga journey   9:05 What led Ariana to create her podcast Yoga & Beyond: The Yoga and Movement Science Podcast and the restructuring of her podcast   15:10 Ariana's Yoga Research and Beyond membership site is a database of reviews about individual studies which are relevant to yoga teachers and movement educators   20:05 The opportunity to dialogue with other members in the comment thread in individual articles of members-only Facebook group, sharing questions and intimidation around that- no question is a dumb question   22:45 The complex nature of analyzing research and applying results to the practice   29:20 Examples of yoga research studies and questions to ask yourself when reading the research   32:20 How research informed Ariana's teaching head and shoulder stands in group classes   34:00 How research changed Ariana's view on alignment and flexibility   39:00 How Ariana incorporates strengthening into her yoga classes   43:20 Ariana expands on alignment- when it is most important to be aware   46:00 When research conflicts with yoga teacher training   49:35 What Ariana wishes was included in YTT   53:30 The importance of collaborating with other health practitioners   54:25 Other research resources and advice on taking in new information   58:45 Identifying the bias in studies   1:01:20 Shannon's final thoughts   Links   Ariana's Website   Ariana on Instagram   Yoga Research and Beyond Instagram   Yoga Research and Beyond Website   **Membership discount for Yoga Research and Beyond Website: One-year membership for $79 instead of the regular price of $99. Enter the code CONNECTED18 at checkout.   Yoga Research and Beyond on Facebook   Book: Exposing Yoga Myths by Ariana Rabinovich PubMed.Gov: US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Today you get to meet my friend Ariana Rabinovitch. She is the host of he Yoga & Beyond Podcast, co-authored the Exposing Yoga Myths book series and founded the Yoga Research and Beyond membership site. This membership site offers yoga teachers easy access to published research on yoga and movement. They explain the research in plain English and show us how to  translate that research into our teaching practice. It's an amazing resource for teachers and I can't wait for you to hear all about it! In today's episode you'll hear: Why Ariana feels passionate about yoga and movement based research. All about the research studies and the super smart team of people translating the studies into actionable teaching ideas. Why should research matter to yoga teachers? How diving into the research has changed Ariana's teaching. The  most surprising research they have some across so far! Check out The Yoga Research and Beyond membership site right here!

How often do your students ask for help with tight hamstrings? In this episode Jenn Pilotti and I discuss a study that compared 4 stretching techniques for greater hamstring flexibility. This study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared two active stretches and two passive stretches in 100 people over the course of 8 weeks. It’s clear that one resulted in the greatest gains. We discuss the results here and in our Yoga Research and Beyond review.

In Touch Interviews. Rajan Narayanan co-founder of Life in Yoga and Suzanna Ran founder of Yoga Therapy OM. Listen live as they discuss the  upcoming Measured Yoga Therapy Training for Registered Yoga Teachers, August 27-30 taking place at Yoga Therapy OM in West Bloomfield, MI. Measured Yoga Therapy uses Electro-Photonic Imaging to measure the flow of life force (prana) through the energy channels (Naadis). The latest research in Yoga Therapy places the Naadi system as the key to ultimate health and wellbeing in the physical, emotional, and spiritual body . People interested in being a study subject or a Measured Yoga Therapist contact Yoga Therapy OM at 248-507-4008. www.bodymindspiritradio.com

One of the most often asked question for school-based yoga programs is "Does it really work?" The International Association for School Yoga and Mindfulness (IASYM) responds with a resounding "YES!" Our distinguished panel of quests will discuss some of the current research being conducted and how that research is translated into powerful school-based programs, bringing calm, focus and learning readiness into today's classrooms. Karma Carpenter, Director of IASYM, Lynda Meeder, Director of YogaKids, Anne Buckley-Reen, OT & founder of Get Ready to Learn, and Cheryl Crawford, founder of GoGrounded, join us to share their experiences in researching the effects of yoga and mindfulness in schools. Discover how yoga is impacting kids, teachers and administrators through innovative programs proven effective by University research.Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

One of the most often asked question for school-based yoga programs is "Does it really work?" The International Association for School Yoga and Mindfulness (IASYM) responds with a resounding "YES!" Our distinguished panel of quests will discuss some of the current research being conducted and how that research is translated into powerful school-based programs, bringing calm, focus and learning readiness into today's classrooms. Karma Carpenter, Director of IASYM, Lynda Meeder, Director of YogaKids, Anne Buckley-Reen, OT & founder of Get Ready to Learn, and Cheryl Crawford, founder of GoGrounded, join us to share their experiences in researching the effects of yoga and mindfulness in schools. Discover how yoga is impacting kids, teachers and administrators through innovative programs proven effective by University research.Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)