Love At First Science Episode 78 Part 2 - Yoga - what science Is finally proving with Dr Jonathan Rosenthal
Can yoga rewire your brain? Help you live longer? Keep you mentally sharp as you age?In this fascinating second half, Dr Jonathan Rosenthal reveals what’s actually happening inside the brain during yoga and what the research says about neuroplasticity, interoception, emotional regulation and more.
We explore:
How yoga strengthens the connection between your prefrontal cortex and amygdala (a.k.a. your stress switch)
What the insula does and why yoga seems to transform it
The truth about yoga injuries and why it’s still safer than golf
What science says about different styles of yoga – and whether your guru really matters
The tech that's changing brain medicine from AI epilepsy implants to electrical stimulation for plasticity
Jonathan’s unexpected career pivot into lifestyle neurology and what you can learn from it
We close with one powerful message from the Bhagavad Gita that every human being needs to hear.
This isn’t just about yoga. It’s about how to build a brain and a life that can thrive.Get ready to rethink everything.
About Jonathan
Dr Jonathan Rosenthal is a neurologist in New York, NY.
Dr Rosenthal received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his year in Internal Medicine and residency in Neurology at NYU Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, and the Manhattan VA.
He completed his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Weill-Cornell Medicine Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering. Dr. Rosenthal subspecializes in clinical neurophysiology, with interests in intraoperative monitoring and EEG.
Dr Rosenthal has 4 publications and over 100 citings. He is also interested in yoga and meditation as interventions in medicine and hosts the Neuroscience and Yoga Conference.
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