#97 Anjali Brannon: Ayurvedic Practitioner discusses Trauma & Parenting

Summary

In this episode of the Neuroveda podcast, host Gillian Ehrlich and guest Dr. Anjali Brannan delve into the intricate relationship between parenting and trauma. They explore various techniques for somatic trauma resolution, the importance of heartfulness meditation, and how Ayurvedic principles can guide parenting practices. The conversation emphasizes the significance of intuition, the integration of Ayurveda with allopathic medicine, and the healing potential of the mind-body connection. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of being aware of health implications, such as nickel allergies in medical treatments.

Takeaways

Parenting and trauma are intricately related and cannot be separated.

Somatic trauma resolution helps individuals process and heal from past traumas.

Heartfulness meditation can significantly improve mental clarity and emotional well-being.

Intuition plays a crucial role in parenting and decision-making.

Ayurvedic principles can guide healthier parenting practices.

Integrating Ayurveda with allopathic medicine can enhance patient care.

The body has an innate ability to heal when it feels heard and understood.

Practicing gratitude can shift family dynamics positively.

Awareness of health implications, such as nickel allergies, is essential in medical treatments.

Meditation and mindfulness can help reduce trauma and improve communication.

Bio: Anjali is a 2001 graduate of the acclaimed Ayurvedic Institute's Advanced Studies and Clinical Program (Gurukula) with world-renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Vasant Lad where she studied for 3 years.

She is also trained and skilled in Somatic Trauma Resolution, Lymph Drainage, Craniosacral therapy, hands-on Brain therapy, Fluid Articular Release for the joints, Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy, Polarity Therapy, LIIFT, Synergy Yoga and Dance.

Anjali volunteers as a teacher of Heartfulness Meditation whose system she has been practicing since 1994, and teaching since 2000.  Anjali has also been the featured guest on several different TV & radio shows on health.  Her practice has been part of the University of Cincinnati’s Alternative Medicine Rotation for Family Practice Medical Residents at the Clinton Memorial Hospital where medical students would observe her in her work to understand more about complementary medicine. She has also been an Ayurvedic panelist for a Masters Capstone project at the prestigious Brown University.

Since 2001, Anjali has had an active Ayurvedic practice and has been teaching classes in Ayurveda. She is the Director of the skilled team at the Ayurveda Natural Health Center in Dayton, Ohio.