About Dr. Ishan Shivanand

Dr. Ishan Shivanand is an acclaimed mental health researcher, a professor with expertise in non-pharmaceutical non-invasive meditative modalities, and the Founder of Yoga of Immortals (YOI) programs.

Ishan’s employee and corporate YOI wellness programs help with stress and burnout reduction among youth and professionals, physician burnout prevention, injury prevention for international sports athletes, and building mental resilience among military personnel and veterans. These YOI mental wellness protocols are derived from the timeless ancient yogic wisdom and healing sciences of India and consist of a combination of breathwork, disease-preventive yogic techniques, and cognitive and emotional stimulation.

His programs have been scientifically proven to reverse anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and improve quality of life among 72-82% of test participants within 4-8 weeks of regular practice. These custom protocols have promoted healthy living in more than a million participants across 150 countries and been integrated into various government, healthcare, university, and corporate institutions.

Select International Awards and Recognitions

White House Roundtable with Faith Leaders on the overdose epidemic: Invited by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Conferred with Global Civility Icon Award for 2023 by H.R.H.Dr. Clyde Rivers, Representative to the United Nations from Interfaith Peacebuilding Initiative, for contributions to global peace and holistic healthcare
Earned the doctorate degree of Global Doctor of Business Administration by Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva, on successfully defending his dissertation titled "Efficacy of App-based Yoga of Immortals Meditative Intervention on the Mental Health of the Global Population during COVID-19"
Recognized by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India for providing scientifically validated intervention for wellbeing
American Flag flown over the US Capitol by US Congress for contribution to stress reduction and mental wellness
American Flag presented by US Congress for efforts made to improve healthcare in USA & world

Proclamation of Ishan Shivanand Day by the President of Borough of Brooklyn, NY for contributions to preventive and promotive healthcare
Appreciation by the Canadian Ambassador for supporting mental health by YOI amidst pandemic
Ministry of Ayush, India commended his contribution to alleviating stress & anxiety via YOI

Conferred with Bharat Gaurav Award for groundbreaking research in integrative healthcare for mental wellbeing
Recognized by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India for providing scientifically validated intervention for wellbeing
American Flag flown over the US Capitol by US Congress for contribution in stress reduction and mental wellness
American Flag presented by US Congress for efforts made to improve healthcare in USA & world
Proclamation of Dr. Ishan Shivanand Day by President of Borough of Brooklyn, NY for contributions in preventive and promotive healthcare

Recognition by President of the Senate NJ, USA for Holistic healthcare for global wellness
Appreciation by Canadian Ambassador for supporting mental health by YOI amidst pandemic
Ministry of Ayush, India commended his contribution to alleviate stress & anxiety via YOI
PMO Office and States Govt. of Haryana, Karnataka, Goa & Rajasthan, India, recognized his efforts in supporting India during COVID pandemic
Senator, NJ, USA recognized efforts in combating stress, and overcoming mental hardship

Scientific Research Publications

Health care workers

Reductions in anxiety, depression and insomnia in health care workers using a non-pharmaceutical intervention: Frontiers Front. Psychiatry Sec. Digital Mental Health.

Urinary Incontinence

Effectiveness of App-Based Yoga of Immortals (YOI) Intervention in Urinary Incontinence: The Journal of Urology, American Urological Association.

Depression and insomnia

Intervention on depression and insomnia symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: Annals of Medical Research and Practice (ANMRP).

Depression, Insomnia and Anxiety

Yoga of Immortals Intervention Reduces Symptoms of Depression, Insomnia and Anxiety: Frontiers Front. Psychiatry Sec. Digital Mental Health.

Insomnia

Effectiveness of App-Based Yoga of Immortals (YOI) Intervention for Insomnia in Asian Population during Pandemic Restrictions: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH).