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Can an Intensive Yoga & Meditation Retreat Improve Mental Health? The Science Behind Isha Samyama

50:04 3 listens July 18, 2026

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Can an Intensive Yoga & Meditation Retreat Improve Mental Health? The Science Behind Isha Samyama

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Can an intensive yoga and meditation program measurably improve mental health and physical biomarkers? In this episode on www.YogaInsightPod.com, we examine a prospective scientific study by Senthilkumar Sadhasivam and team from Indiana University School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Ascension Health, St. Vincent Hospital and Rutgers University, exploring how Isha Yoga practices, vegan dietary preparation, and the Samyama meditation retreat influenced anxiety, depression, inflammation, blood sugar, and resilience.

Episode Details

  • Duration: 50:04
  • Category: Meditation
  • Published: July 18, 2026
  • Total Listens: 3

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