Research

All our protocols have been evaluated by independent third parties with the highest standards of quality. We are pioneers worldwide in assessments of mind-body strategies and restorative practices for mental health, reconciliation, and collective trauma healing.

SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Peace Profile: Dunna.

En: Peace Review A Journal of Social Justice. Nov 2019.

Autora: Helen Cushing

Peacebuilding Through Yoga? Qualitative Assessment of a Yoga Program in a Social Housing Complex in Santa Marta, Colombia

En: International Journal of Yoga Therapy. 2019.

Autora: Laura Liévano-Karim

Dance movement strategies training to help rebuild social capital in Colombia

En: Intervention, Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas. 2018.

Autores: Natalia Quinones, Yvonne Gomez, Diana M. Agudelo, Gabriela Martínez & María Adelaida López

Yoga, Social Justice, and Healing the Wounds of Violence in Colombia.

En: UC Berkley, Race and Yoga 2018.

Autores: Natalia Quiñones, María Adelaida López y Mayme Lefurgey

Yoga for the prevention of depression anxiety, and aggression and the promotion of socialemotional competencies in school-aged children.

En: Education Research and Evaluation. 2015.

Autores: Ana María Velásquez, María Adelaida López, Natalia Quiñonez & Diana Patricia Paba

Efficacy of a Satyananda Yoga Intervencion for Reintegrating Adults Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

En: International Journal of Yoga Therapy. 2015.

Autores: Natalia Quiñones; Yvonne Gómez Maquet, PhD; Diana María Agudelo Vélez, PhD; Maria Adelaida López, MA

Theses on Our Work

Journal Collaborations

National and International Academic Events

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) Congress. "Presentation of the evaluation results of the Aseyúu Project. In collaboration with the Externado University of Colombia and its research line in social neuroscience" – October 2024.
International Congress on Restorative Practices and Justice. 'Restorative practices and mind-body strategies for collective mental health in migrants.' Speakers: Medellín, November 2023.
The Wellbeing Summit: 'Grief, Loss, and Collective Trauma.' Bogotá, September 2023.
Deepening Relationships to Change Systems. Collective Change Lab, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Stanford Social Innovation Review. March 2023.
Glasswing Annual Mental Health Conference and Jivamukti Summit for Peace – Ukraine, 2023.
Mental Health Innovations from Primary Care in Colombia. 'Social Innovations in Primary Mental Health Care for Migrants.' Speakers: World Bank. SaluDerecho. 2022.
Speakers. 1st Annual Conference on Trauma and Embodiment. Presented by the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at JRI and Lesley University. Cambridge, Massachusetts. April 2019.
Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health. Panel: Traumatic Injuries: Types, Treatments & Legal Harms. Speakers: International Academy of Law and Mental Health. Prague. July 2017.
Yoga and Mindfulness: Opportunities for Peacebuilding in Colombia. University of Los Andes. Organizers and Speakers. Bogotá. May 2017.
The contribution of social organizations to peace through the resolution of specific conflicts. 7th Responsible Encounter. Different actions for a New country. Speakers: Aflora - Bolívar Davivienda Foundation. University of Los Andes. August 2016.
World Yoga Convention. Bihar School of Yoga. India. Guests. October 2013.
2nd National Congress on Dance Research. Jorge Tadeo Lozano University. Speakers. Bogotá. August 2013.
Panelist. Seminar on Social Innovation in Human Capital Development. Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Washington. November 2012.