Yoga Therapy and the Group Effect: Bridging Individual and Group-Level Research

While reviewing the growing body of research regarding the therapeutic outcomes of yoga interventions, I am struck by an interesting disconnect. The studies generated in our field typically examine the effects of a yoga treatment at the individual level and ignore potential group influences. Whether by choice or for reasons of economy, the majority of yoga classes take place in a group setting. It is time to build a bridge between individual and group-level yoga therapy research.