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Orientation to the Conference
Jonathan Rosenthal, MD
Learn the ins and outs to get the most out of the conference. You do not want to miss this orientation to the conference.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
Introduction to Neuroscience
Andrew McGonigle, MBBS
An exploration of the basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous system applied to yoga.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented pre-recorded.
Intro to Yoga
Deepak Chopra, MD
Discover the philosophy and techniques of yoga and learn how to translate them into our everyday lives. The session ended with participant submitted questions.
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Will be presented live and in-person.
Accessing and Evaluating Published Scientific Research on Yoga
Sat Bir Khalsa, PhD
Since the turn of the century, scientific research on yoga has been undergoing a remarkable proliferation, resulting in a large and growing body of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Accessing these publications, and then reading, understanding, and critically appreciating the content is an important skill that is necessary to best appreciate the scientific value and limitations of the research. In understandable languaging, this workshop will provide a general overview of biomedical research design and implementation, information on how to access relevant and specific research publications, and the strategy for reading and interpreting the content of research articles to be able to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of the science and research.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
Yoga Therapy: Where Tradition Meets Evidence-Based Heathcare
Heather Mason
The therapeutic benefits of yoga, long recognized in tradition, are now increasingly validated through lived experience, clinical practice, and research. Building on the confluence of this evidence, yoga therapy has emerged as a healthcare profession that applies yoga in targeted, evidence-based ways while integrating psychophysiological insights, medical expertise, and psychotherapeutic skills, making it inherently biopsychosocial in its approach This presentation explores the growth of yoga therapy and its future role in healthcare.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live virtually.
Yoga Class (live): Yoga Sangraha
Eddie Stern
Yoga Sangraha is a practice and celebration of classical yoga asanas that uses a contemporary approach grounded in both scientific principles and traditional wisdom. The term "Sangraha" signifies a collection or compendium of ideas, and in this context, it represents a comprehensive gathering of asanas from the vast Indian tradition of Yoga. It is a balanced, contemporary approach, nervous system focused, adaptable and accessible, with a progressive structure that allows for a gradual ramping up of effort. Eddie has developed these sequences over several years of study and experimentation, and in the past year has settled in on the current progression of postures that you will learn in this class, organized in a manner that reflects brain-body communication in a thoughtful and effective way. This is an all-levels class.
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Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
Discussion Group
During the discussion group, we will reflect on the presentations, share key takeaways, and discuss insights from the yoga sessions.
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Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
The Progress of Yoga Research and Practice for Individuals with Aquired Brain Injury
Arlene Schmid, PhD
This presentation explores the impact of yoga on balance, neurophysiology, and overall well-being in individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). Through research-backed insights and neuroimaging studies, it highlights how yoga can improve physical function, confidence, and quality of life for those affected by ABI.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Brain Injury and Yoga: What Happens to the brain and how yoga can help you heal
Dr. Shailla Vaidya
Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injuries affect over 3 million people in the US and Canada each year, with almost 20 % of those going on to live with persistent symptoms. Brain Injury can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally, leaving many of us feeling broken, like we are no longer the person we once were. Here is where yoga can help—not only can it foster neuroplasticity, the brain’s natural ability to change, but it can also help regulate the nervous system and reconnect us with our true essence. In this presentation, Dr. Shailla Vaidya, a physician, yoga therapist, and brain injury
survivor, will discuss what happens in brain injury and how the ancient process of yoga can have a powerful multi-modal effect to help us feel whole again.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
More than Words: The Power of Yoga for Stroke Survivors with Aphasia
Susan Duncan, PhD
This session explores the growing body of research on yoga’s benefits for individuals with post-stroke aphasia, a condition caused by injury to brain networks supporting language. We present findings from our own work and other existing studies, highlighting holistic improvements in domains beyond language. We propose that integrating movement, breathwork, and mindfulness has the potential to promote neuroplasticity, unburden cognitive and emotional resources, foster self-compassion, and enhance overall well-being in stroke survivors with aphasia.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Yoga for Stroke Survivors + Aphasia
Karen Cornelus, C-IAYT
Join Karen for an adapted gentle chair yoga session providing modifications for people with physical and language disorders due to acquired brain injury. In this session, we will practice gentle therapeutic yoga poses, breathing exercises, positive affirmations, motor imagery, and end with a guided meditation. Yoga Teachers & Therapists will learn techniques (including visual cues and physical adaptations) to meet the needs of stroke survivors with aphasia.
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Will be pre-recorded.
TBI Checklist: A Pactical Rehab Session
Celest Pereira, PT
This is a practical session that will walk through a checklist of rehab exercises that are designed to facilitate the rehab of someone who has sustained a TBI. Get ready to move along with the session whilst taking notes to learn how you can support yourself and your community.
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Will be presented live virtually.
Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social Connection after TBI: Evidence, Innovations, Ways Forward
Dr. Kyla Pearce
TBI (including concussion) is common, chronic, and complex. While yoga offers tremendous potential for improving healing and well-being after TBI, it’s not widely accessible for this population. To address this gap, LoveYourBrain has pioneered a suite of evidence-based yoga, mindfulness, and psychoeducation programs for people with TBI and caregivers in community, clinical, and online settings. This engaging workshop will describe the research, design, and implementation of LoveYourBrain Yoga, best practices for adapting yoga for TBI, and how to bridge the research to implementation gap.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live virtually.
Live Q&A Session
Join us for a live Q&A session with today’s presenters! This is your chance to ask questions, dive deeper into key topics, and gain additional insights from our experts.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
Yoga Class (live): LoveYourBrain Yoga for Brain Injury & Concussion
Dr. Kyla Pearce
Experience breathwork, asana, meditation, and facilitated group discussion specifically tailored to people with brain injury and concussion. By exploring components of the research-backed LoveYourBrain Yoga program, you’ll practice techniques for increasing interoceptive awareness, attention regulation, emotional resilience, functional mobility, and community connection!
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Will be presented live virtually.
Yoga for Thyroid Health: Myth or Fact
Kristin Anderson, PhD
The therapeutic benefits of yoga, long recognized in tradition, are now increasingly validated through lived experience, clinical practice, and research. Building on the confluence of this evidence, yoga therapy has emerged as a healthcare profession that applies yoga in targeted, evidence-based ways while integrating psychophysiological insights, medical expertise, and psychotherapeutic skills, making it inherently biopsychosocial in its approach This presentation explores the growth of yoga therapy and its future role in healthcare.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Introduction to Bone Physiology, Osteoprosis, and Yoga
Andrew McGonigle, MBBS
Explore bone physiology and gain a contemporary and evidence-based understanding of osteoporosis related to practising and teaching yoga.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Yoga for Type II Diabetes
Herpreet Thind, PhD
Dr. Herpreet Thind presented findings from her NIH-funded pilot randomized controlled trial comparing yoga to standard exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes. The study examined feasibility, acceptability and efficacy, particularly for stress reduction, mindfulness, self-care behaviors, and glycemic control.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live and in-person.
“Yoga Snacks”: Bite-sized Breaks
for a Biochemical Boost
Ann Swanson
Learn how quick, science-backed mindful movement breaks can enhance metabolism, sharpen focus, regulate mood, and ease pain. Ann Swanson applies emerging research on "exercise snacks" to mini-yoga practices with a big impact that you can sprinkle throughout your day. Discover practical tips to regulate blood glucose and tap into your body’s endorphins — one yoga snack at a time.
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Will be pre-recorded.
Yoga for Osteoporosis: The Endocrinology of Bone-Muscle Cross Talk
Loren Fishman, MD
Yoga has objectively shown itself to build a bone and reverse osteoporosis. The underlying communication between bone and muscle and bone and a bone is critical for the process. We will cover some application to yoga’s success in scoliosis as well.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
Mindfulness and mindful eating for Pregnant Women: A Natural Approach to Managing Glucose and Stress
Elissa Epel, PhD
Women are at greater risk of both depression and gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga or mindfulness based interventions are effective for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms. I will discuss research findings on our Mindful Moms groups – how combining practices of mindful eating and nutrition with stress reduction during pregnancy can lead to long term benefits for emotional well being and metabolic health for two generations, mothers and children.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live virtually.
MAP Train Your Brain & Stay Fit for Life
Dr. Tracey Shors
Dr. Shors will discuss MAP Train My Brain, a brain fitness program which combines 30 minutes of meditation with 30 minutes of aerobic exercise. Inspired by the discovery of neurogenesis in the adult brain, this program has been shown to reduce depression, anxiety, trauma-related thoughts and ruminations while increasing self-worth, quality of life and synchronized brain activity.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
Evidence-Informed Yoga for Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Baxter Bell, MD
In this session, Baxter Bell, MD, C-IAYT, YACEP will guide you through a well-balanced yoga practice, highlighting yoga postures, breath work and meditation to support the health and well-being of those with Metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and Type 2DM. The practices shared come from a combination of yoga based studies on metabolic syndrome, expert opinions from the contributors to the book Principles and Practices of Yoga in Health Care, and Baxter’s work with students over the years. Practice for 75min, Q&A for 15 min.
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Will be presented live virtually.
Yoga for PCOS: A Natural Approach
Anita Verma, PhD
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common health problem among women that can cause irregular periods, weight gain, and other hormonal issues. This study looks at how yoga can help manage PCOS by improving menstrual cycles, reducing stress, and balancing hormones. The findings suggest that regular yoga practice may be a natural and effective way to support women’s health.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
The Role of Yoga in Managing Menopausal Symptoms: Insights from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Hongjuan Wang, PhD
We will start by elucidating the current application of yoga among menopausal women globally. We will then discuss the effectiveness of yoga in alleviating menopausal symptoms. Finally we will examine future directions in clinical practice and scientific research.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Impact of Yoga on Male and Female Infertility
Rima Dada MD, PhD, DSc
Dr. Rima Dada presents groundbreaking research on the role of yoga in improving reproductive health in both men and women. Her examines oxidative DNA damage, epigenetic dysregulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction in men with unexplained infertility, as well as hormonal profiles, metabolic function, and quality of life in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Prenatal Yoga for a More Functional Birth
Deb Flashenberg
Traditional yoga can sometimes create imbalances in the pregnant body, leading to excessive tightness in certain areas that may hinder the baby’s journey through the pelvis. In this workshop, we’ll explore the Prenatal Yoga Center (PYC) approach to preparing and balancing the body for birth. We’ll specifically focus on pelvic alignment, the psoas, the pelvic floor, upper body mobility, and the three levels of the pelvis. Additionally, we’ll review common mistakes yoga teachers unknowingly make when working with pregnant students and how to adjust practices for optimal support.
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Will be pre-recorded.
Primary Outcomes of Yoga Intervention Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Abha Rajbahndari, PhD
This presentation will explore research on the impact of yoga interventions either before pregnancy or post-intervention on key psychological and well-being outcomes, including: perceived stress, anxiety, depression, overall quality of life. We will discuss the evidence supporting the role of prenatal yoga in reducing maternal stress, enhancing mental well-being, and improving pregnancy-related health outcomes.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Yoga for the Pesky Pelvic Floor
Anne Duch, DPT, WCS, E-RYT
Perfect for all levels, this class welcomes anyone looking to build a better relationship with their pelvic floor — whether you’re experiencing a pelvic health challenge due to PCOS, endometriosis or menopause... or are just simply curious about this essential part of your body.
Come ready to move, learn, and laugh a little as we take the mystery out of the pelvic floor and bring it into connection with the rest of your body.
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Will be presented live and streamed live virtually
Mantra and Well-being: Examining Evidence-Based Chanting Practices in Yoga
Gemma Perry, PhD
This session explores the latest research on how different chanting styles influence stress reduction, social connection, and altered states of consciousness. We will examine the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind the impact of mantra repetition in yoga practices. This session includes practical exercises, offering a direct experience of chanting’s impact on mental health.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live virtually.
Brain Longevity ® At Your Fingertips
Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD
The best cure for the stress and anxiety that we face today is yoga and meditation. Yoga and meditation heal your brain, perfect your glandular system, and balance your nervous system thus harmonizing body, mind, and spirit.
In this presentation, Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. will share his lifelong practice of yoga and meditation and reveal all of his leading-edge research to bring you to an elevated state of perfect health and higher consciousness so we can save the world.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be pre-recorded.
Yoga For Dudes! (and everyone!)
Jake Panasevich
Men come to yoga with unique challenges, and this workshop is specifically designed to approach them safely. Led by Jake, classes will focus on alignment, movement, biomechanics, form, safety and alleviating pain.
This workshop will be offered for brand-new beginners and those who want to deepen their yoga knowledge. Jake will provide accessible yet challenging variations, modifications and tools for men who are inflexible, inexperienced and injury-prone.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live in-person and streamed live virtually.
Consciousness Is All There Is: How Understanding and Experiencing Consciousness Will Transform Your Life
Tony Nader MD, PhD
Dr. Nader presents a new and timeless paradigm in which consciousness assumes its rightful place as primary in nature and sheds light on practical, life-transforming tools that show us how we can most effectively develop our untapped cognitive potential.
Available to Presentation-Access Pass holders for 24 hours.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be streamed live virtually.
Gentle Yoga for Brain Injury & Concussion Recovery
Sarah Thomas
This trauma-informed, beginner-friendly class offers a supportive space for individuals healing from brain injury or concussion. Through gentle movement, breathwork, and guided relaxation, we focus on calming the nervous system, improving balance and coordination, and nurturing the body’s natural healing process. Each class emphasizes safety, mindfulness, and self-compassion—empowering students to move at their own pace in a quiet, low-stimulation environment. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Chairs, props, and modifications are available for all abilities.
Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live and in-person.
Yoga for Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI): School Setting
Neter Antoine & Caroline Bruckner from iBRAIN
This presentation will provide a brief overview of iBRAIN, a specialized educational and therapeutic program for students with TBI and brain-based disorders, and the yoga program within it. Caroline and Neter will showcase some of the techniques and initiatives they've implemented since joining iBrain and will include exploration of practical applications, sensory inputs and pose modifications.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented in-person and streamed live virtually.
Conclusions
Jonathan Rosenthal, MD
Join us as we close out the conference and celebrate the insights, connections, and inspiration we've gathered together.
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Available to Lifetime-Access Pass holders forever.
Will be presented live and in-person.
