[YRL] YogaResearch: Shape its Future in 5 minutes - Your Input Matters!

[alessandro esposito brescia]

Estimated reading time: 3* minutes*Dear Yoga Research community,

My name is Alessandro, and I'm the new product manager at YogaResearch.org.
I’m reaching out to ask for your help in shaping the future of our beloved
website. As a valued member of this community, your experience and insights
are incredibly important to us, and *we would love to hear from you*!

We’re currently in the planning stages for some exciting updates to the
website, and the best way to ensure it meets your needs is to hear directly
from those who use it most - people like you. Whether you're a researcher,
a student, or someone passionate about yoga studies, your voice can help us
build something truly special.

*What We’re Asking For:*
we’d love for you to share *3-5 “user stories”* (or more if you feel
inspired!) that reflect *what you’d like to see on the website*. It’s a
simple task that should only take about *5 minutes*, and it’s a great way
to contribute to something that will benefit the entire community.

*How to Create Your Stories:*

   1. *Think about your needs* when using the website or what would make it
   even more useful for you
   2. Write your stories in this simple *format*:
      - *As a [type of user], I want to [perform a task], so that I can
      [achieve a goal]*
   3. *List your stories in **order of importance*, with the most important
   first
   4. Please *send your stories* by December 1st, so we can start building
   your ideas into our development process

To make it easier, you can even reuse the example stories below if they
resonate with you - no need to reinvent the wheel. Here are some we’ve
gathered already:

   - *As a researcher in yoga studies, I want my work to be easily
   discoverable on the website, so that it can reach a broader audience and
   have a greater impact.*
   - *As someone interested in pursuing a PhD in Yoga Studies, I want an
   easy overview of different approaches to the field, so that I can find a
   supervisor that fits my research interests.*
   - *As a researcher, I want to add specific tags to my publications
   (e.g., "meditation studies," "philosophy of yoga") so that users can find
   my work through targeted searches in the site’s advanced search menu.*
   - *As a researcher, I want a “sort by citation” option in the search
   results, so that users can prioritize high-impact studies, making it easier
   for my most influential work to be highlighted and discovered.*
   - *As a yoga scholar, I want to be notified of upcoming yoga conferences
   and workshops through an event calendar so that I can plan to attend and
   contribute to these events.*
   - *As a researcher, I want to update my profile and be part of a
   research directory so that others can easily find my work and connect with
   me.*
   - *As a yoga scholar, I want to use advanced search tools to filter
   research articles by methodology, focus, and outcomes so that I can quickly
   find studies most relevant to my specific interests.*
   - *As a yoga scholar, I want to access a curated library of academic
   research articles and publications related to yoga so that I can stay
   informed about the latest studies and incorporate evidence-based practices
   into my work.*
   - *As a yoga scholar, I want to join a community of researchers and
   practitioners on the site so that I can network, share insights, and
   collaborate on new research projects.*
   - *As a yoga scholar, I want to present my research findings through the
   platform so that I can contribute to the body of knowledge and gain
   feedback from peers.*
   - *As a yoga scholar, I want to access online courses and webinars that
   offer continuing education credits so that I can expand my expertise and
   stay current with developments in yoga research.*

*Your Impact:* your input will directly shape how we improve the platform,
helping us prioritize the features that matter most to you and the
community. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on a project
that will continue to support research and learning in the field of yoga
for years to come.

We know everyone’s time is valuable, and this will likely be the last time
we ask for this kind of involvement in the planning phase. Once we’ve
gathered your feedback, I’ll work with our developers to *bring these ideas
to life*, so your contributions today will have a lasting impact.

If you have any questions or need more examples, please don’t hesitate to
reach out. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey with us - I
truly appreciate your help in building a brighter future for
YogaResearch.org.

Best,
Alessandro Esposito Brescia
Product Manager, YogaResearch.org
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