Organizational Mindfulness
In order for yoga to influence global health widely, it must be able to be measured and therefore understood and assessed by policy makers, clinical/allopathic professionals, and insurance companies. For three years, Kim has worked closely with Harvard Medical School’s Associate Professor of Medicine Sat Bir Singh Khalsa on sharing the scientific research on yoga. In 2019, they worked with Yoga Alliance to film more than 20 short informational videos on the most important aspects of yoga that have been studied relative to both wellness and disease.
During Covid-19 lockdown and beyond, Kim and Sat Bir went on to host more than 60 webinars to thousands on the same subjects. Like the short videos, these webinars covered a myriad topics of wellness and disease, including research on anxiety, depression, asthma, disease prevention, lower back pain, trauma, and much more. They are meant to empower and educate yoga professionals and anyone interested in how yoga heals.
Find more resources on the research behind yoga and mindfulness.
Scientific Research on disease prevention and yoga, part 1
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.
Scientific Research on yoga and sleep, part 1
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.
Scientific Research on yoga and the immune system, part 1
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.
Scientific Research on yoga and asthma, part 1
This conversation addresses the psychological components of asthma and how yoga can intervene and benefit those living with this respiratory condition. It will also cover the postural, breathing, and mental benefits of yoga practice for those with asthma.
Scientific Research on yoga and respiratory function, part 1
Dive into the aspects of yoga that improve normal respiratory functioning, namely, pranayama (breath control). This video also describes the wide-reaching, scientifically-proven benefits of both short-term and long-term pranayama practice.
Scientific Research on depression and yoga, part 1 (1/2)
In the first half of this workshop presenters begin to define depression from a clinical perspective and explain the rationale for using yoga as treatment in place of or in conjunction with pharmacological interventions.
Scientific Research on depression and yoga, part 2
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.
Scientific Research on yoga and Anxiety, part 1
In this workshop, Yoga Alliance's Director of Yoga Research Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa and wellness expert Kim Weeks discuss anxiety from a clinical perspective, explain the rationale for using yoga as a treatment for anxiety, and compare yoga's benefits to pharmacological interventions.
Scientific Research on disease prevention and yoga, part 2
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.
Scientific Research on yoga and sleep, part 2
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.
Scientific Research on yoga and the immune system, part 2
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.
Scientific Research on yoga and asthma, part 2
This conversation addresses the psychological components of asthma and how yoga can intervene and benefit those living with this respiratory condition. It will also cover the postural, breathing, and mental benefits of yoga practice for those with asthma.
Scientific Research on yoga and respiratory function, part 2
Dive into the aspects of yoga that improve normal respiratory functioning, namely, pranayama (breath control). This video also describes the wide-reaching, scientifically-proven benefits of both short-term and long-term pranayama practice.
Scientific Research on depression and yoga, part 1 (2/2)
Continue learning about yoga's effects and benefits to those living with depression in the second half of this Scientific Research on Depression and Yoga workshop.
Scientific Research on yoga and trauma
In this workshop, you will sharpen your working definitions and understandings of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Here, experts expand on these topics and explain why yoga is a good modality for trauma, compared with and as an adjunct to pharmaceutical interventions.
Scientific Research on yoga and anxiety, part 2
In this workshop, Yoga Alliance's Director of Yoga Research Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa and wellness expert Kim Weeks discuss anxiety from a clinical perspective, explain the rationale for using yoga as a treatment for anxiety, and compare yoga's benefits to pharmacological interventions.