The Science of Kundalini Yoga — with Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa (KRI Director of Research)

Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa has practised Kundalini Yoga since 1971 and pioneered biomedical research on yoga for insomnia, PTSD, anxiety disorders, performance anxiety, schools and workplaces. In this conversation, he shares how to speak about yoga in scientific language (stress regulation, autonomic nervous system, HPA axis, mindfulness) so it lands with CEOs, clinicians, and the public, without losing its yogic heart.

We cover evidence-based kundalini protocols (e.g., Shabad Kriya for sleep, Kirtan Kriya for cognition), how to bring yoga into schools and workplaces, why research motivates practice, and essential safety for teaching general classes vs. patients.