Insights
Perspectives on yoga, wellbeing and practice
Articles, reflections and resources from Bhavin Thakker — exploring the intersection of traditional yoga, contemporary neuroscience and everyday wellbeing.
How breathwork may support stress regulation
Controlled breathing practices have attracted growing scientific interest. This article explores what the research suggests about pranayama and the autonomic nervous system — and what it does not yet tell us.
Yoga in the workplace: what organisations need to know
Workplace yoga programmes are increasingly common. This article examines the evidence, the practical considerations, and how to evaluate whether a programme is likely to be genuinely useful.
What does trauma-informed yoga actually mean?
The term 'trauma-informed' is widely used in yoga contexts. This article explains what it means in practice, why it matters, and how it shapes the way Bhavin teaches.
Yoga and the brain: a brief introduction
Neuroscience is increasingly used to explain why yoga might be beneficial. This article offers a careful introduction to what the research does and does not show — and why honest communication matters.
Starting yoga as a complete beginner: what to expect
Many people feel uncertain about starting yoga — unsure whether they are flexible enough, fit enough, or whether it is really for them. This article addresses the most common questions honestly.
Yoga nidra and sleep: what the practice involves
Yoga nidra is a guided relaxation practice that has attracted interest for its potential effects on rest and recovery. This article explains what it is, how it is practised, and what to expect.
Yoga, Addiction and Neuroplasticity: Supporting Recovery Through the Brain, Body and Mind
Substance Use Disorders involve complex changes in brain function, stress regulation and emotional processing. This article explores how yoga may complement established addiction treatment — supporting recovery through the brain, body and mind.
Evidence reviews
Yoga and mental health
An evidence-aware series exploring what research suggests about yoga, breathwork and mindfulness in relation to mental wellbeing — by Bhavin Thakker
Yoga for anxiety
An evidence-aware exploration of how yoga, breathwork and mindfulness may support people living with anxiety — alongside, not in place of, professional care.
Read article Evidence reviewYoga for depression
An evidence-aware exploration of how yoga, breathwork and mindfulness may support people living with depression — alongside, not in place of, professional care.
Read article Evidence reviewYoga and ADHD
An evidence-aware exploration of what research suggests about yoga, breathwork and mindfulness as complementary practices for people living with ADHD.
Read article Evidence reviewYoga and PTSD
An evidence-aware exploration of what research suggests about trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness as complementary practices for people living with PTSD.
Read article Evidence reviewYoga as a complementary practice in mental health care
An academically cautious overview of what research currently suggests about yoga as an adjunctive practice for people living with bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, schizophrenia and dementia — written with a clear commitment to complementary, not replacement, care.
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