Enhancing the Quality of Communication and Collaboration between Yoga Practitioners and Clinical Scientists

Abstract

One of the most exciting social movements of our time is the surging interest in Yoga practice and research. It is important that bridges between Yoga practitioners and academic scientists be forged in order to produce high-quality, reliable research. Such bridges often arise from formal and informal discussions at conferences, local Yoga studios, and centers for mind-body practice or research. One important upcoming event that will connect the Yoga community and the scientific community is the inaugural Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) to be held in Los Angeles in January 2007.