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.
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.
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
Department of Women's & Gender Studies
UNC-Chapel Hill |
Professor Keval Kaur Khalsa
Arts & Sciences-Dance
Duke University |
Dr. Harlyn Skinner
Social Science Research Institute
Duke University |
Lindsey Noonan
Biology (BS)
Duke University, 2021 |
Michaela Kotarba
Psychology (BS)
Duke University, 2022 |
Sierra Winters
Cultural Anthropology (AB), Food Studies (AB2)
Duke University, 2021 |
Avery Brown
Computer Science (BS)
Duke University, 2021 |
Kate Leonard
Neuroscience (BS), Cultural Anthropology (AB2)
Duke University, 2022 |
Balraj Dhanoa
Duke University. 2024
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