Consultant Neurophysiologist, Sleep Scientist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Life Member and Fellow of the “World Society For Clinical Yoga” with over 30 years of experience in classes, personal tuition & counselling in Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation and Stress Management
(M.B.T.I. Accredited).

He holds science degrees in Psychology and Physiology from the University of Adelaide, with honours in Physiology, completed in The Centre for Sleep Research at The Queen Elizabeth hospital in Adelaide.

His work explores the neurophysiological effects of certain yoga breathing and meditation practices on the heart, brain and autonomic nervous system. Understanding how the brain, nervous and hormonal systems work, particularly in terms of balancing autonomic activity of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems allows better understanding of how the practices work and how to get maximum benefits without other problems.

In University and hospital research studies, he has explored the benefits of yoga in terms of effects on the hypothalamus and Pineal. Melatonin, the hormone released by this small gland at night, helps to maintain the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin enhances and maintains immune system functioning as well as being an anti aging and anti cancer agent.

Classes, Seminars, Retreats, Personal Tuition and Counselling in Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation, Managing Stress, Sleep Problems, Psychological Profiles and Life Counselling (MBTI accredited) around Australia and overseas on various aspects of yoga and Health.

see http://www.yogalinks.net/research/research.html

Telephone: 9589 2108 or research@yogalinks.net

Recent activities:

Specialist Consultant on Yoga for Sleep and the science behind Yoga and Meditation on a 2 x 1-hour science series investigating why lack of sleep is slowly killing us for a National Geographic / SBS TV documentary looking at Sleep Disorders called "DEAD TIRED" by renowned film director Paul Scott, from Paul Scott Films, Sydney Australia, 2008.

Design curriculum and run “Neurophysiology of Yoga for Less stress and Better Sleep” program for medical students, at Monash Medical School, 2007-2008.

Design, write student learning manual and run a 3-month “Yoga Instructor” Training Course for Amore Fitness Centres in Singapore, 2004.

Design and conduct Yoga Teacher Training in “Physiology of Pranayama” and “Breathing and the Brain” for Yoga Pilates Training Academy, Byron Bay, Australia, 2003.

Conduct Yoga Teacher Training modules in “Physiology of Meditation”, “Breathing and the Brain” and “Physiology of Relaxation” for Toowoomba School of Yoga “Diploma of Health (Yoga)” Sept, 2002.

Consultant and specialist trainer in “Physiology of Meditation” and “Physiology of Relaxation” for Keogh Consulting Pty Ltd, in “LDP II” Corporate training modules with Motorola Australia Ltd, 2002 - 2003.

Design and conduct Teacher Training modules in “The physiology of breathing and pranayama” and “Applications of physiology in meditation & relaxation” for Satyananda Yoga Academy, NSW, 2002.

Design & conduct “Yoga for Stress” and “Physiology of Relaxation” training programs for “Beyond Me” modules of medical student curriculum, Medical Education Unit, University of Adelaide. 2002 - 2003.

Presenting breathing and relaxation skills for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder clients of the “Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service” in Hobart, Tasmania, 2000-2002.

Design & conduct 8-week programs on “Yoga for Stress & Relaxation” Adelaide University Students Union, 1998-2002.

Conduct two-day “In-service Yoga Teacher Training” for Satyananda Yoga Academy, Sydney, 2001.

Consultant specialist for NHMRC grant application re yoga and ADD, Sydney NSW, 1999.

Design a new Masters in Applied Yogic Sciences course for the “Bihar Yoga Bharati” University in Munger, Bihar INDIA, Jan – Feb 1998.

Teacher training on “The Neurophysiology of Yoga” for Satyananda Yoga Centre, Tasmania, 2001.

Develop and implement in-house and contractual programs in MBTI and team effectiveness, 1992 – 1997 with Keogh Consulting Pty Ltd. Adelaide, for companies such as McLeod's Model Management & Training, ESSO Australia, SANTOS, Mobil Oil Australia, Energy Developments Ltd., Woodside Petroleum Pty Ltd and many others . . .