Ishan Shivanand

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.  

Ishan Shivanand's Select International Awards and Recognitions:

  • Recognition 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 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