Jim Carson is a clinical health psychologist and Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, and of Psychiatry, at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He is a former yogic monk (swami) who has taught the practices and philosophy of yoga worldwide for over 50 years. Jim is the lead author of Relax Into Yoga for Chronic Pain: An Eight-Week Mindful Yoga Workbook for Finding Relief and Resilience. Jim has applied his expertise to the development and clinical research testing of yoga and meditation-based clinical treatments, including the first mindfulness program for couples, the first loving-kindness meditation program for medical patients, and the Mindful Yoga program. He also provides direct clinical care to patients living with cancer, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and other chronic conditions. Together with his wife Kimberly, Jim leads national professional trainings for yoga teachers and allied health professionals at OHSU, Duke Health & Well-Being, and VA Centers, and also leads meditation retreats.
