Yoga Biomedical Trust
YB
Yoga Studios
Yoga Biomedical Trust
67B Windmill Hill, Enfield EN2 7AF
# Yoga Biomedical Trust
The Yoga Biomedical Trust, founded by Dr Robin Monro in 1983, was the first organisation in the UK dedicated to researching yoga's health benefits and developing evidence-based therapeutic programmes. Dr Monro, a molecular biologist who trained alongside Nobel Prize winners Watson and Crick, pioneered the clinical and scientific exploration of yoga in the West after discovering yogic breathing's therapeutic potential for his own asthma.
The organisation serves individuals seeking therapeutic yoga interventions for physical and mental health conditions, working collaboratively with medical professionals and academic institutions to establish yoga therapy as a credible, evidence-informed discipline. They cater to those seeking structured, clinically-grounded approaches rather than purely recreational yoga practice.
What sets them apart is their rigorous scientific foundation combined with respect for contemplative practice. They developed the first yoga therapy training programme in the Western world, establishing consistent, high standards that shaped an entire generation of practitioners and elevated yoga therapy to professional status. Their collaborative approach with the medical establishment brought unprecedented credibility to the field in the UK.
Following Dr Monro's passing in 2024, stewardship of his legacy has been granted to The Minded Institute, which continues his pioneering work through contemporary yoga therapy training, CPD, and therapeutic resources. The Trust represents a unique convergence of rigorous biomedical science and ancient contemplative wisdom, addressing genuine therapeutic need rather than pursuing commercial trends.
The Yoga Biomedical Trust, founded by Dr Robin Monro in 1983, was the first organisation in the UK dedicated to researching yoga's health benefits and developing evidence-based therapeutic programmes. Dr Monro, a molecular biologist who trained alongside Nobel Prize winners Watson and Crick, pioneered the clinical and scientific exploration of yoga in the West after discovering yogic breathing's therapeutic potential for his own asthma.
The organisation serves individuals seeking therapeutic yoga interventions for physical and mental health conditions, working collaboratively with medical professionals and academic institutions to establish yoga therapy as a credible, evidence-informed discipline. They cater to those seeking structured, clinically-grounded approaches rather than purely recreational yoga practice.
What sets them apart is their rigorous scientific foundation combined with respect for contemplative practice. They developed the first yoga therapy training programme in the Western world, establishing consistent, high standards that shaped an entire generation of practitioners and elevated yoga therapy to professional status. Their collaborative approach with the medical establishment brought unprecedented credibility to the field in the UK.
Following Dr Monro's passing in 2024, stewardship of his legacy has been granted to The Minded Institute, which continues his pioneering work through contemporary yoga therapy training, CPD, and therapeutic resources. The Trust represents a unique convergence of rigorous biomedical science and ancient contemplative wisdom, addressing genuine therapeutic need rather than pursuing commercial trends.
Services offered
Clinical yoga therapy programmesYoga therapy trainingHealth research and clinical studiesTherapeutic interventions for asthma and respiratory conditionsMental health support through yogaAcademic collaboration and consultationProfessional mentorship and developmentContinuing professional development