The Science

Behind  

Deep Yoga Method

Evidence-Based Yoga for Healing


Created by a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist | Trusted by Healthcare Providers, Therapists & Yoga Teachers | Presenter: 2025 Neuroscience & Yoga Annual Conference

Built on Established Research, so you Feel Safe

Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

The Deep Yoga Method isn't based on tradition alone—it's grounded in current neuroscience and biomechanics research.

The Reason for Our Approach

We are not scientists or doctors, but our founder has done the legwork, and your teachers are passionate about the research because our priority is your growth.

The Science is Nested in Sanctuary

Most of the time, people come to Shine because they are looking for something to right the ship of their life. Many of our students are in physical pain or long-term illness.. Some are heartbroken, anxious, or overwhelmed. Or they feel lonely or just plain exhausted. They are grieving for someone, or for themselves.

We’ve all been there, so many of us are here.

We are here to help. And we know that, for you to feel better, you need to feel safe.

Our method is built on science, so you know you will be safe in your practice and in our teacher’s expert hands.

  • The Scientific Foundation

    Polyvagal Theory in Practice

    Based on Dr. Stephen Porges' groundbreaking work, we understand how your nervous system moves between states:

    Sympathetic activation (fight/flight)

    Dorsal vagal (freeze/shutdown)

    Ventral vagal (safe social engagement)

    Every class uses specific techniques to guide your nervous system toward regulation and resilience.

    Key Research: Porges (2011), Dana (2018), Sullivan et al. (2018)

  • The Scientific Foundation

    Biomechanical Precision

    We apply research from leading movement scientists:

    Dr. Stuart McGill: Spine stability and back health

    Tom Myers: Fascial lines and whole-body connection

    Dr. Ray Long: Yoga-specific anatomy and safe alignment

    This means every cue has a reason, every adjustment has science behind it.

  • The Scientific Foundation

    Trauma-Informed Principles

    Incorporating evidence from:

    Dr. Bessel van der Kolk: How the body stores trauma

    Dr. Peter Levine: Somatic experiencing and discharge

    Dr. Pat Ogden: Sensorimotor approaches to healing

    We understand that yoga isn't just stretching—it's rewiring your nervous system's response to stress.

One Example of the Deep Yoga Process.

What’s the need? How can we address it with yoga practices? What does the research say?

HEAL Program Needs Assessment / PowerPoint Presentation

Developed for Neuroscience and Yoga Conference

Beyond yoga classes

How we are changing the conversation about yoga

Conference Presentations

  • 2025 Neuroscience & Yoga Annual Conference
    Featured Speaker: "Nervous System Regulation for Healthcare Provider Burnout"

  • 2018 International Association of Yoga Therapists
    Annual Symposium Presenter

Healthcare Community Trust

  • On average, 50% of our teacher trainees are healthcare providers

  • Medical professionals regularly refer patients to our programs

  • Nurses, physicians, and therapists choose us for their own practice

  • Partnered with Roswell Park Cancer Institute to provide in-house training for researchers and classes for patients.

Credentials & Affiliations

  • Yoga Alliance Registered Training Schools and CEU provider

  • Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist

  • Trained with internationally recognized anatomy, neuroscience, and yoga experts

Measured Outcomes

What Students Experience

Based on 10 years of student feedback and observation:

Nervous System Regulation

  • 90% report decreased anxiety within 8 weeks

  • 85% experience improved sleep quality

  • 88% report better stress management

Physical Changes

  • 78% experience reduced chronic pain

  • 82% show improved balance and flexibility

  • 75% report increased body awareness

Emotional & Mental Health

  • 95% feel "more at home" in their bodies

  • 87% report improved mood regulation

  • 91% experience decreased rumination

Note: Based on voluntary student surveys and self-reported outcomes

Why Healthcare Providers Choose This Method

Sara understands both the physiology and the practical application of yoga. There are a lot of “yogas” out there. This is the only yoga I trust for myself and recommend to patients."

Jordan, RN, Deep Yoga Method Teacher

Yoga That Makes Clinical Sense

"The anatomical understanding aligns with what I learned in medical school. Every class I’ve taken is like a lab in applied anatomy and neuroscience."

Jennifer , MD

Healthcare Providers in Our Community: Emergency Medicine Physicians / Oncology Nurses / Surgical Nurses / ER Nurses / Labor and Delivery Nurses / Dentists / Dental Hygienists and Assistants / Physical Therapists / Mental Health Counselors / Physician Assistants / Pediatricians / General Physicians

Watch: Interview with Wendy, RN on how she is teaching other medical providers using the Deep Yoga Method

The Bottom Line

This Isn't a Wellness Trend or a promise of Yoga as a cure all. It’s applied research.

Every Deep Yoga Method teacher understands not just WHAT to teach but WHY it works. When you practice with us, you're not just following instructions—you're participating in evidence-based transformation.

Your body changes because the science is sound. Your nervous system regulates because the method is proven. Your life transforms because the approach works.