In this episode we discuss emotion in practice and the role of the amygdala, part of the brain linked to emotion, with guests Marina Traub (yoga) and Dr. Kay Tye (neuroscience). Twitter Marina Traub is a captivating and charismatic yoga teache

Yoga Brain: Default

Nov 24th, 2019 20m 37s

This month we discuss what the brain does when you're not on task. Marcus Raichle tells us about organized brain activity at baseline, and Tristan Boyer-Binns discusses rest and practise. Tristan Boyer-Binns is a Certified Iyengar Instructor an

Yoga Brain: Embodied

Oct 20th, 2019 18m 50s

This month we discuss the effect of the body on the brain. Hannah Adams talks about the the breath and tuning into the body for postures such as handstand, and Catherine Tallon-Baudry the effect of the heart on the brain. Hannah Adams is an int

Yoga Brain: Motivation

Sep 15th, 2019 17m 56s

What moves us to practice? In this episode of YogaBrain, we talk to teacher Brittney Burgess about what motivates her and how she motivates students, and Dr. Michael Bruchas about motivation in the brain, introducing an important driver of moti

Yoga Brain: Movement

Aug 1st, 2019 18m 13s

Brain. Body. Practice. Mind. A show about yoga, and the brain. Understanding the brain and how it works to help hone physical and mental practice. This week we discuss how the brain drives movement in your yoga practice.

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