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This episode from www.YogaInsightPod.com examines a large randomized controlled trial on mindfulness and yoga in military training conducted by Thomas...
This episode explores a comprehensive review by Indranill Basu-Ray et. al., and collaborators from Memphis VA Medical Center, The University of Memphi...
This episode explores a landmark clinical trial conducted at University of California Davis, Stanford University, Temple University comparing mindfuln...
This episode explores a clinical study by Ryan Bradley and team at the National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR investigating how differe...
This episode explores a clinical trial on dyadic yoga for head and neck cancer patients at MD Anderson undergoing chemoradiation and their caregivers....
This episode explores scientific evidence showing how regular yoga practice may protect the brain from age-related decline. Learn how yoga supports ne...
This episode explores a large meta-analysis of workplace mindfulness programs and their impact on employee well-being. Evidence shows meaningful reduc...
This episode explores the NCCIH (NIH) Yoga for Health eBook, breaking down what science reveals about yoga’s impact on stress, mental health, and ch...
Discover three clinically backed breathing techniques that can rapidly shift your nervous system from stress to calm. This episode breaks down the sci...
This episode explores a study by Neha P. Gothe from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and collaborators on the scientific evidence of h...
In this episode, we explore clinical evidence comparing yoga with conventional exercise for managing chronic low back pain, drawing on research review...
Can 10 minutes of yoga replace a PE class and deliver better mental health results? We explore the groundbreaking Harvard research of Dr. Sat Bir Khal...
Explore how yoga supports brain health and memory through UCLA research on Kundalini yoga and cognitive aging. This YogaInsightPod episode discusses h...
This episode examines the clinical evidence on nadi shodhan (alternate nostril breathing) as an adjunct therapy for hypertension, highlighting reducti...
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This episode explores the clinical evidence on Yoga Nidra as a therapeutic intervention for stress, anxiety, and depression, based on findings from a ...
This episode explores the therapeutic potential of slow pranayama in reducing anxiety through autonomic regulation and vagal activation. We examine he...
How exactly is “yoga” defined and operationalized in modern mental health research? In this episode, we analyze a 2026 systematic review of 129 ra...
In this episode, we examine a 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating yoga’s impact on inflammatory biomarkers including IL-6, TNF-α, C...
In this episode, we examine a 24 week randomized clinical trial evaluating a 12 week live streamed hatha yoga program for adults with chronic low back...
In this episode, we explore a 24 week randomized clinical trial investigating how structured yoga postures and pranayama significantly improved HbA1c,...
Go inside the MRI machine to see how mindfulness physically changes your brain structure and chemistry. We explore the 2024 research on how meditation...
Explore why modern professionals are turning to yoga as "skill in action" to reclaim mental clarity and rebuild after burnout. Learn how simple, porta...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly recognized as a systemic lifestyle disorder driven by oxidative stress, inflammation, hormonal imbala...
This scoping review shows that structured mindfulness meditation programs can meaningfully improve sleep quality, reduce insomnia and ease fatigue in ...
Can yoga do more than improve flexibility for people with arthritis? This episode explores clinical and patient-centered evidence showing how yoga hel...
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This 2025 scoping review maps the profound impact of long-term yoga practice (over one year) on the human system. It provides a comprehensive evidence...
This 2025 systematic review of 15 clinical trials demonstrates that regular yogic practices—including specific Asanas, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra—p...
A randomized clinical study of adults with type 2 diabetes found that a 24-week yoga program significantly improved blood sugar control, reduced infla...
In this episode, we examine a large randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open evaluating the effectiveness of 12 weeks of live, virtual...
Yoga Nidra—often called yogic sleep—is more than deep relaxation. In this episode of YogaInsightPod, we explore the scientific and historical foun...
Breathwork has become increasingly popular as a tool for managing stress and improving mental health—but the field remains fragmented by technique, ...
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In this episode, we examine a large randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open evaluating the effectiveness of 12 weeks of live, virtual hatha yoga for adults with chronic low back pain. The study demonstra...