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Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.

I am dedicated to integrating contemporary psychology, medicine, yoga, and meditation. I received my Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford University, with a concentration in Humanistic Medicine.

Writing

I currently serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, the only scientific and professional journal dedicated to yoga as a healing practice, and Yoga Therapy in Practice, a new magazine for yoga professionals. I write for a wide range of publications, from academic journals to yoga magazines, and provide editing services to academic authors and freelance writers. Many of my articles are archived in the resources section of this web site. I also write a free monthly newsletter for yoga students and teachers.

Teaching

I teach yoga, meditation, dance, and health psychology at Stanford University. In addition to my regular teaching schedule, I also travel frequently to present workshops at yoga studios, conferences, and retreats. I teach Anatomy, Physiology, and Teaching Methods for Avalon Yoga Center's 200-hour teacher training program, and provide ongoing mentorship to new yoga teachers. I also teach an online class, The Yoga of Connection, that includes weekly emails and online discussion boards.

Research

I have collaborated on projects investigating the effects of yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques on depression, anger, anxiety, and attention skills. I serve as a research consultant for yoga professionals, conducting literature reviews and providing support for basic research design and data analysis. If you are interested in research on yoga and meditation, you can receive monthly updates of published research through my newsletter.

Interview

Download and listen to an interview with me on Yoga Peeps, a new PodCast show featuring discussions with yoga teachers. The interview is archived on the web site, and you can subscribe to the Yoga Peeps podcast through iTunes. "In this episode, Lara and Kelly talk about meditation, Kelly’s influential teachers, ahimsa, yoga therapy, and advice for new yoga teachers." 33 minutes.

Contact: kelly @ openmindbody.com

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