What “Evidence-Based Yoga” Means on Yoga.Health

Yoga.Health offers an evidence-based odyssey for all ages and fitness levels.

Our programs are grounded in clinical research and designed to support health, mobility, and overall well-being.

We cite leading sources to inform our classes:
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) confirms yoga helps prevent falls in older adults;
The Mayo Clinic notes that gentle yoga can ease arthritis-related joint pain; and Harvard Medical School reports benefits for mood, stress, and sleep.
This science-backed approach is reflected in our unique model: Evidence-based Yoga Therapy. Classes are created by a multidisciplinary team of advanced-certified instructors, yoga therapists, physical therapists, and healthcare professionals. Many have backgrounds in sports medicine, anatomy, and trauma-sensitive care.

While “evidence-based yoga” is not a regulated medical term, it is use to mean the content is reviewed against current research and therapeutic best practices. Yoga Therapy does not replace medical care—it complements it.

Yoga.Health brings research-informed yoga to your screen, making wellness more accessible, safer, and more meaningful—especially as we age.

Our Evidence-Based Yoga Scoring

How We Evaluation Our Content

Score 5 · Robust Evidence

The top rating, 5, designates practices confirmed through systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or extensive RCT networks. These comprehensive syntheses demonstrate clear, consistent benefits across populations and settings. Score-5 content represents the highest scientific validation, offering maximal confidence in effectiveness and safety.

Score 4 · Strong Evidence

Practices scoring 4 are validated by randomized controlled trials (RCTs). RCTs minimize bias via random assignment and control groups. Multiple high-quality RCTs showing consistent benefits signify reliable efficacy and safety. We highlight score-4 content as well-supported and suitable for evidence-based yoga.

Score 3 · Moderate Evidence

A score of 3 reflects consistent results in observational or cohort studies that track participants without random assignment. While confounding factors may remain, repeated positive outcomes across diverse groups imply genuine effects. Score-3 practices offer credible, real-world insights pending randomized trial confirmation.

Score 2 · Preliminary Evidence

Rated 2 when supported by early-stage research—small case studies or pilot trials. These investigations suggest potential benefits but involve limited participants and lack full controls. Preliminary findings guide future work yet remain inconclusive. Treat score-2 practices as promising hypotheses needing further validation.

Score 1 · Anecdotal Evidence

A score of 1 means the practice is based solely on personal stories, traditional lore, or informal observations. Without controlled studies or objective measures, these accounts can be biased or influenced by placebo effects. Explore with caution and await rigorous research for confirmation.

Score 0 · No Evidence

Practices rated 0 lack any scientific study or data. Unverified and potentially unsafe, these methods haven’t been tested for benefits or risks. We clearly label score-0 content so you understand its experimental status. Consult a qualified professional before trying any unvalidated approach.