Making Yoga Inclusive
Research identified specific teaching practices, including authentic leadership, inclusive language, and health focus, that make yoga spaces more welcoming for all body types.
Six Months Changed Everything for Seniors
A 6-month randomized trial of 135 seniors found yoga improved balance, flexibility, well-being, and energy compared to both exercise and wait-list control groups.
Veterans Found Relief Together
Male veterans (average age 61) showed decreased depression after 8 weeks of Hatha yoga, with added benefit from practicing alongside fellow veterans.
Fifty-Two Percent No Longer Had PTSD
After 10 weeks of trauma-informed yoga, 52% of women with chronic treatment-resistant PTSD no longer met diagnostic criteria, versus 21% in the control group.
Yoga Nidra in Veterans Hospitals
The iRest Yoga Nidra program has expanded to 35 VA Centers and 6 Department of Defense sites after its success treating PTSD and trauma in military populations.
Healing After Sexual Trauma
Women who experienced sexual trauma showed significant decreases in PTSD symptoms, self-blame, and depression after practicing iRest Yoga Nidra.
When Medication Was Not Enough
People with treatment-resistant depression showed decreased depression and anxiety after practicing Sudarshan Kriya yoga, while those on medication alone saw no improvement.
Yoga for Anxious Teens
A Georgetown University review found that mindfulness and yoga improved mental health in anxious teens, with researchers recommending these practices be tried before medication.
Staying Sharp After Sixty
Sedentary older adults who practiced Hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks showed improved cognitive function relevant to everyday tasks.
Yoga Improved Balance, Strength, and Quality of Life in Seniors
A randomized controlled trial found that yoga significantly improved physical capabilities and quality of life measures in healthy adults over 65.