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Mindfulness in Human Development

This multiyear​ Bass Connections project brings together Duke and UNC Chapel Hill faculty and students, the nonprofit organization Y.O.G.A. for Youth NC as well as community educational partners. The researchers are analyzing the effects of a regular yoga and meditation practice on students’ mindfulness, emotional regulation, self-esteem, stress response, resilience, physical health, academic performance, social behavior and body image.
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Although Y.O.G.A. for Youth has taught over 20,000 youth in its 20-year history, only one published research study has been conducted on the effects of its curriculum. The team’s findings will provide the organization with important information regarding the effectiveness of the curriculum and contribute to the growing field of yoga and mindfulness in K-12 settings.

THE 2020-2021 TEAM

Dr. Michele Berger

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Department of Women's & Gender Studies
​UNC-Chapel Hill

Professor Keval Kaur Khalsa

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Arts & Sciences-Dance
​Duke University

Dr. Harlyn Skinner

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Social Science Research Institute
​Duke University

Lindsey Noonan

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Biology (BS)
​Duke University, 2021

Michaela Kotarba

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Psychology (BS)
​Duke University, 2022

Sierra Winters

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Cultural Anthropology (AB), Food Studies (AB2)
Duke University, 2021

Avery Brown

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Computer Science (BS)
​Duke University, 2021

Kate Leonard

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Neuroscience (BS), Cultural Anthropology (AB2)
Duke University, 2022

Balraj Dhanoa

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Duke University. 2024

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