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You already know wheat is inflammatory, high glycemic, and allergenic for many people, but did you know that bread can affect your brain as well? Sad but true: something as ubiquitous as your morning toast could cause short term brain fog and contribute (or even cause) neurological diseases long term. On this week’s Yoga Talk Show, you’ll meet filmmaker, Max Lugavere, who is leading an awareness campaign to connect the dots between bread and cognitive decline. Initially motivated by the neurological challenges of his mother, Lugavere will shed new light on “sandwich culture” and why we need to rethink this all-American staple in our diets. Lugavere is an American television personality, producer, filmmaker, and musician. He earned a degree in film and psychology from the University of Miami and contributes regularly to The Huffington Post on topics of science, innovation, and technology. Currently, Max is working on a new documentary that explores the impact of our diets and lifestyles on brain health, called, Bread Head. --------------------------------------------------------------- What You’ll Learn: How bread can cause inflammation in the gut - but also in the brain How family history and genetics can load the gun while your food and lifestyle can pull the trigger for neurodegenerative disease What “impaired glucose metabolism” means and how does it relate to Alzheimer´s Disease How a high fat, ketogenic diet could be a breakthrough for brain health What Type III diabetes is and who is at risk Nutritional Tip of the Week: Microwaves - should we use them? Links & References from the Show: Bread Head Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Awesome Toes! Yoga Toe Spreaders & Separators for Nighttime, Yoga Practice & Running Awesome Toes! naturally stretch your feet after a long day of work. Loved by anyone who wears high-heeled shoes, work boots, or spends all day on their feet. They also help stretch the shortened connective tissues of your feet so they regain their natural shape and range of motion.  Awesome Toes! can be used at night, while watching TV, while practicing yoga, and even in wide-toed athletic shoes for running. Most toe separators on the market fall off or break during activities, but Awesome Toes! are designed for durability and comfort during yoga practice, dance rehearsals and while engaging in sports. Find out more.

Is your inner voice critical, self-defeating, and ruminating all day long? Our modern world is more knowledge-based than action-based, but what do you do when your inner voice is your worst enemy? How do you find balance and peace? At YOGABODY, we're huge fans of yoga practices, breath work, and healthy living, but visualizations is an often-overlooked way to change the focus of your mind's lens from negative to positive, from past and future pain, to a present state of peace. On this week’s Yoga Talk Show, take a trip into the magical world of the human brain as we attempt to decipher its power and limitless abilities in order to manifest our lives. James R. Doty, M.D., is an American neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and a Clinical Professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Dr. Doty is also the New York Times bestselling author of Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart. --------------------------------------------------------------- What You’ll Learn: How Dr. Doty overcame a difficult childhood and past trauma to manifest his life How to change your life by first changing your brain How visualization can be a better choice than meditation for some people in some cases How to stop suffering from defining who you are Nutritional Tip of the Week: Store bought bouillons, broths and soups - are they good for us? Links & References from the Show: Into the Magic Shop Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Hot Yoga Teacher Training “Teach Hot Yoga, Inspire Students, Change Lives!” TAKE THE NEXT STEP! Join Absolute Yoga’s 200-Hour Hot Yoga Alliance accredited course in beautiful Koh Samui, Thailand. This training is for: Serious students who want to teach Passionate yoga practitioners Students who want to share hot yoga with the world Extremely small class sizes, huge teaching team, dedicated training facility! Next course starts in June!Learn more.  

Why is it that larger pills are more effective than smaller ones at treating illness? How could it be that longer doctor’s visits are correlated with faster patient recovery? How much of alternative healing is mind over body or simply mind tricking body? On this week’s Yoga Talk Show, we deep dive into the fascinating world of the placebo effect and it’s everpresent role in both allopathic and alternative medicine. Please meet, Jo Marchant, an award-winning science journalist and author. With a background in genetics and a PhD in microbiology, Marchant worked as an editor at New Scientist and Nature. She explores topics from the future of genetic engineering to underwater archaeology, and most recently, the idea that our thoughts can have great benefits on our bodies and even prevent us from getting ill on the first place. Marchant is the author of The Shadow King: The Bizarre Afterlife of King Tut's Mummy, Decoding the Heavens, and Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body. -------------------------------- What You’ll Learn: How the placebo effect is always at place in healing Why sometimes mind over body is stronger than any modern medicine How to think about healing from both a scientific and energetic viewpoint Why your body’s healing mechanisms are much more complicated than simple chemistry Nutritional Tip of the Week: Vitamin D deficiency: Do we need to take supplements? Links & References from the Show: Cure: A journey into the science of mind over body Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Corky the Block Corky the Block is an eco-friendly yoga block, made of all natural & sustainable material, engraved with our YOGABODY saying: Practice is Everything. This block was originally developed for the YOGABODY Fitness Studio Group because we needed an all-natural, eco-friendly, and non-slip prop to use in our public classes. Traditional, synthetic blocks are ugly, slip with sweat, and have an unpleasant hand-feel. Hence, Corky the Block was born! Yoga students use Corky the Block in dynamic Vinyasa Yoga practices, deep stretching Gravity Yoga sessions, and in advanced arm balancing and back-bending. A block is an essential yoga prop, and Corky the Block is a beautiful addition to your practice room. Find us on Amazon!

Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, increase focus, and lower blood pressure, but when there are so many different types of meditation techniques, how do you decide which one is right for you? After having a nationally broadcasted panic attack on Good Morning America in 2004, news anchor, Dan Harris, turned to meditation. On this week’s Yoga Talk Show, you’ll learn which styles of meditation helped Dan overcome substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety and stress. Dan Harris is a correspondent for ABC News and the co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America. Previously, he was the anchor of the Sunday edition of World News. He regularly contributes stories for shows such as Nightline, 20/20, World News with Diane Sawyer and GMA. Harris has reported from all over the planet, covering wars in Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine and Iraq, and producing investigative reports in Haiti, Cambodia, and the Congo. Dan is the author of the book, 10% Happier and the co-founder of a new app by the same name. -------------------------------- What You'll Learn: How a successful news anchor had an anxiety attack on national TV Why most self-help and personal development information is B.S. How 10% happier can compound and grow into something truly life changing Why "clearing your mind" is not possible nor the goal of meditation—the goal is to start Nutritional Tip of the Week: Goats Milk: is there such a thing as eating dairy healthfully? Links & References from the Show: 10% Happier Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Yoga Trapeze The Yoga Trapeze is the most powerful, at-home yoga inversion tool ever created. Hang from inside from a doorway; or outside from a beam, bar or swing set. Setup is fast and simple, results are immediate. The Yoga Trapeze will change your backbends for forever… less pain and more flexibility with balance upper body and core strength. Try now for just $1!

Join Sasha Yakovlev, an expert in Buteyko breathing and founder of The Inner Path Newsletter, as she uncovers the transformative power of this unique Russian technique. Discover how over-breathing can lead to health issues and why carbon dioxide is essential for your health. Sasha explains how CO2 acts as a bronchial and vascular dilator, challenging popular breathing misconceptions. She also discusses the importance of mindful breath control for balance and overall well-being, making breathing a key to better health.

Believe it or not, lifting weights and throwing kettlebells around can help improve your yoga practice (yup, you read that correctly). On this week’s Yoga Talk Show, Lucas Rockwood and fitness professional, Steve Kamb, unpack why “lifting heavy things” makes sense for yoga students, nerds, athletes - and everyone in between. Steve Kamb is a fitness professional, author, speaker and the creator of Nerd Fitness, an online portal to empower people to level up their lives. ------------------------------------- What You'll Learn: How to gamify your fitness to make it more fun Why anyone, particularly nerdy, non-fitness type can (and should) get in shape How to never go to the gym and still get great workouts Why traditional fitness images are flawed Nutritional Tip of the Week: What's the deal with peanuts? Links & References from the Show: Nerd Fitness Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   Thanks to our sponsor: Awesome Toes! Yoga Toe Spreaders & Separators for Nighttime, Yoga Practice & Running Awesome Toes! naturally stretch your feet after a long day of work. Loved by anyone who wears high-heeled shoes, work boots, or spends all day on their feet. They also help stretch the shortened connective tissues of your feet so they regain their natural shape and range of motion. Awesome Toes! can be used at night, while watching TV, while practicing yoga, and even in wide-toed athletic shoes for running. Most toe separators on the market fall off or break during activities, but Awesome Toes! are designed for durability and comfort during yoga practice, dance rehearsals and while engaging in sports. Find out more.

Both “meditation” and “yoga” are buzz words in pop health circles, but both are actually categories of mind-body practices - not specific practices. Not all mind-body practices are the same, and the specifics are what make all the difference. The way in which you practice yoga or meditation can lead to profoundly different neurological states, biochemical reactions, and physiological responses. Lucas Rockwood meets with medical doctor, Mithu Storoni, to dive into the science of yoga and stress, and their effects on the brain.   Mithu Storoni MD, PhD is a medical doctor, science nerd, writer, yoga teacher, blogger and all round brain enthusiast dedicated to defeating stress from everyone’s lives. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cambridge and also holds a PhD in Neuro-ophthalmology. ------------------------------------- Listen and Learn: The difference between open monitoring and focused attention meditation What Brain Derived Neural Factor (BDNF) is and how yoga can increase production How yogic breathing can encourage respiratory neural coupling Mental health dangers of rumination during some forms of meditation What happens with your stress signals during deliberate yoga practice Nutritional Tip of the Week: How to wash strawberries Links & References from the Show: Brain Boost Camp Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Yoga Teachers College The YOGABODY Teachers College combines new technology and age-old apprenticeship to deliver a level of education previously The YOGABODY Teachers College combines new technology and age-old apprenticeship to deliver a level of education previously unavailable anywhere. We train students not just teach, but to become local business leaders in the mind-body wellness industry Join the Early Notification List for First Application Preference: www.YogaTeachersCollege.com

How many people are lucky enough to turn what they love most in life into their career? On this week’s Yoga Talk Show, you’ll meet career rock climber, Conrad Anker, who has done just that. Anker has completed an amazing number of summits including climbing Everest three times and many first ascents internationally including conquering the famed Shark’s Fin route of the peak, Meru, in the Indian Himalayas. He is the captain of the North Face Athletic Team and serves on the boards of the Montana State University Leadership Institute, Protect Our Winters, Bozeman Ice Tower Foundation, Gallatin County Fair Board and the Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation. --------------------------------------------- What You'll Learn: How he climbed Everest 3x’s (once in search of a dead body) How the love of nature can drive you to the most amazing places Why climate change is something we must look at How your geography can make you happy Nutritional Tip of the Week: What’s the deal with frozen food? Links & References from the Show: Conrad Anker’s Site   Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   Thanks to our sponsor: Hot Yoga Teacher Training "Teach Hot Yoga, Inspire Students, Change Lives!" TAKE THE NEXT STEP! Join Absolute Yoga's 200-Hour Hot Yoga Alliance accredited course in beautiful Koh Samui, Thailand.   This training is for: *Serious students who want to teach *Passionate yoga practitioners *Students who want to share hot yoga with the world Extremely small class sizes, huge teaching team, dedicated training facility!   Next course starts in June! Learn more.

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an important meeting or speaking engagement paralyzed with anxiety or nervousness? If so, you’re not alone. Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy, discovered that you can often overcome crippling fears by accessing your personal power through posture. Yoga students: this is called, “Posing for Confidence.” You might know Amy from her extremely popular TED talk, Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are. She is a professor and researcher at Harvard Business School and studies how nonverbal behavior and snap judgments influence people. Her research has been published in top academic journals and covered by NPR, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Wired, Fast Company, and more. Cuddy has been named a "Game Changer" by Time, a "Rising Star" by the Association for Psychological Science, one of "50 Women Who Are Changing the World" by Business Insider, and a "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum. Her new book, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, is getting great reviews and is available on Amazon at all major booksellers. --------------------------------------------- What You'll Learn: How your body language can actually increase testosterone and lower cortisol How there is an on-going, body-mind conversation, always How to take a “power pose” to change your mood Why New Year's Resolutions might be too long term and abstract Nutritional Tip of the Week: Is oatmeal is healthy as they say? Links & References from the Show: Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Bryce Yoga Teacher Training Bryce Yoga is rooted in traditional yoga while simultaneously informed by gymnastics, hand balancing and acrobatics. The Bryce approach to teaching was developed for the modern instructor who teaches in a variety of different setting including: yoga studios, fitness centers,festivals, workshops, on social media, and with private clients. Sequences are adaptable by design so teachers can mold their classes to challenge their students of all levels and abilities. If you’re new to Bryce Yoga, don’t worry. Students come to the course from all different yoga backgrounds, and the most important thing is that you’re excited and eager to learn. Next course starts in July! Learn more.

Corporate giants like Coca-Cola, Kraft, and Kellogg’s dominate the food and beverage industries, but they are optimized for profit, not for our health. To make their foods more palatable and profitable, these companies strategically utilize specific combinations of salt, sugar and fat. According to best-selling author, Michael Moss, these foods are not just unhealthy, they are also addicting. Listen to this week’s Yoga Talk Show to learn how “big food” has gotten us all hooked on their products. Michael Moss is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, SALT SUGAR FAT: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. He's a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter formerly with the Times. He's a keynote speaker and has been a guest on CBS This Morning, Dr. Oz, CNN The Lead, ATC and Jon Stewart's the Daily Show. He has been a reporter at The Wall Street Journal and an adjunct professor at the Columbia School of Journalism. To learn more, visit: www.michaelmossbooks.com --------------------------------------------- The "bliss point" in commercial food—and what it matters Why big food referss to their clients as "heavy users" What "mouth feel" and "flavor burst" mean How the snack and convenience habits opened the door to industry abuse How the "Lunchables" inventor is now helping fresh salad vendor in Chicago How big companies self-ubsidize and could shift their focus for big change Nutritional Tip of the Week: Should you boil, steam or pan-fry your veggies? Links & References from the Show: Michael Moss Books   Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   Thanks to our sponsor: Super Strap 2-in-1 Yoga Strap and Mat carrier: This strap was originally developed for the YOGABODY Fitness Studio Group because our students wanted a simple mat carrier solution but they were already bringing yoga straps to class—so it seemed silly to have both. Hence, the Super Strap was born! Yoga students use the Super Strap in Vinyasa Yoga practices, deep stretching Gravity Yoga sessions, and in advanced arm balancing and back-bending. A yoga strap is an essential yoga prop, and the Super Strap is a beautiful and practical addition to your practice room.