Hello! My name is Ryan Varian, I completed my 200-hour Yoga and Social Justice teacher training at the DAYA Foundation in 2018. My interest in yoga goes beyond teaching and practicing, which is why I am conducting a research study examining the impact of yoga on physical and psychological well being. The study is being completed as my dissertation in pursuit of my doctorate in clinical psychology.
Ryan Varian discussing his experience of 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2018.

WHAT WE'RE STUDYING

  • The study is an examination of the adaptive and amrita yoga classes offered at the DAYA Foundation. The study entails participating in one weekly yoga class for eight weeks. Furthermore, participants will complete several questionnaire at baseline, 4-weeks, and 8-weeks.

HOW COULD I GET INVOLVED?

  • You are eligible to participate if you are...
    • 18 or older
    • A student of the adaptive or amrita yoga classes offered by DAYA 
    • Can participate in a minimum of 4 consecutive, weekly classes
  • If you will not be participating yoga over an 8-week duration, you may also be eligible to participate in the study.
  • Participants that complete the study will be eligible to enter a $10 gift card raffle.
  • If you have any questions or are interested in the study, email me at the following email address: vari6636@pacificu.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: VARI6636@PACIFICU.EDU
Please Note: This study also needs a control group: a group of people who will not be practicing yoga during the 8-week duration. Perhaps this is someone in your life who has not yet become a student of yoga or who has not been practicing in recent years. 
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