Yoga Therapy Hour with Amy Wheeler

Amy talks with Laura Hogan in today’s episode. Laura is a mental health therapist with an LCPC and a yoga therapist with a C-IAYT. Laura specializes in working with women prone to perfectionism leading to burnout, depression, and anxiety. More recently, Laura has created a resiliency and burnout recovery program for employees at Riverside Hospital in Illinois, USA. Amy and Laura talk about Laura's background and how she got started in Yoga Therapy, the Yoga Therapy, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), the Well In Mind Employee Assistance Program, the needs of the hospital's employees and administration, and much more.Make yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the conversation!  They discuss the following topics: Laura’s background as an Employee Assistance Program counselorHow Laura got started as a Yoga Therapist in collegeThe stigma around Mental health care vs Yoga careYoga Therapy and Employee Assistance Programs& Well In Mind Employee Assistance ProgramTrauma-informed leadership as the key to successMeeting the needs of the employees and healthcare workers at the hospitalMeeting the needs of the administration at the hospitalHow Laura deals with the disappointments and setbacksAdvice to talk with hospital leadership and bring yoga therapy to the hospital by figuring out the pain points of both the leadership and employees If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal State We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonation The Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler    Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState To checkout Laura’s offerings Riverside Hospital, Kankakee Illinoishttps://www.riversidehealthcare.org

Today’s episode is a solo episode with Amy Wheeler. Amy discusses a fundamental question that all C-IAYT Yoga Therapists need to be able to articulate with ease. How are you different than a Psychologist who teaches breathing exercises in session? How are you different from a Physical Therapist that helps people heal from injury? How are you different than an Occupational Therapist that helps people live a more sustainable life? Listen to this episode to help you find the words to talk about how we are similar and different from other Allied Healthcare Professions. Amy talks about the following:·        Working with clients from the outside inward: the physical body, to the breath, to the mind and possibly towards spiritual growth or connection with their consciousness.·        The foundation of yoga therapy is the focus on connection with one’s consciousness.·        In Yoga Therapy we do not diagnose. We look at the qualities of the mind and body of the individual and try to shift those qualities towards more lightness, clarity and ease.·        Yoga Therapists help people move inward towards connection with deep consciousness through lifestyle medicine.·        Yoga Therapist help clients figure out a daily routine that will help them to stay in balance and formulate a sustainable life going forward.·        Yoga Therapists help people become more embodied, which then influences the qualities of both the body and the mind.·        Yoga Therapy has a framework from Indian Philosophy that helps the client suffer less and experience more joy. It is very akin to Buddhist Counseling.·        Amy finishes talking about Vasana and Samskara and promises a separate podcast on those topics coming soon!  If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in Yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribeToday’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal StateWe have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationThe Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler    Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState To checkout the Optimal State Mobile App:www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com

Today’s episode is a wonderful combination of yogic mysticism and scientific research. We are honored to speak with Dr. Krishnamurthy, the Pro Vice Chancellor, and Research Director of S-VASA University in Bangalore, Indian which offers degree programs all the way up to receiving a Ph.D. in Yoga Studies. Dr. Krishnamurthy begins the conversation by telling us some of the latest research on yoga and aging. We then move into the history of the invasions of Indian universities between the 5th and 12th Centuries and the impact that this had on the ancient knowledge of yoga and Ayurveda, as well as many other areas of study. Dr. Krishnamurthy then talks about S-VYASA University in both India as well as Los Angeles, CA and how they are educating yoga students all of the world in person and online. Amy talks with Dr. Krishnamurthy about the following:·        How he was the first graduate to receive a Ph.D. in Yoga from S-VYASA, and has worked over 20-years to become the Pro Vice Chancellor and Research Director·        The latest research on anti-aging and how yoga lifestyle impacts the length and quality of our lives·        Research on yoga and telomeres·        The ancient cave yogis who live over 100 years and plans to visit them soon·        The yoga studies currently being done on the scientists who live for extended periods of time in Antarctica, and how doing yoga impacts their global gene expression for improved health and well-being·        How meditation impacts the global inhibition in the brain, turning off switches·        How yoga impacts our conscious intelligence body and mind intelligence·        The journey of S-VYASA bringing back universities specializing in yoga degrees·        The S-VYASA campus in Bangalore India, where the education and research continue·        Yoga as a form of self-evolution to help us evolve on all the 5 layers of our human system, plus practicing meditation to assist in the evolution of society as a whole Movie mentioned in the podcast: THE YOGIS OF TIBET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNt6AI4WSsoIf you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include:• Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in Yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribeToday’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal StateWe have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationThe Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphdCheck out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheelerTwitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. AmyTikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLivingInstagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler   Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalStateTo checkout the Optimal State Mobile App:www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comLink to S-VYASA: http://svyasa.edu.in

On today’s episode, Amy chats with Becky Deano. Becky was introduced to yoga in 2000 and her life has never been the same. Her interest in yoga, mental health and spirituality was strengthened while completing her studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She holds a license as a professional counselor (LPC), and she also is certified as a Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). In 2006 after returning from study in India at the Krishnamacharaya Yoga Mandiram Becky and several fellow yoga teachers formed Yoga Sanga, a studio in Mandeville, La. The majority of her work life is with private clients, enjoying mentoring other yoga students and yoga therapists, as well as working with those presenting with mental health concerns or exploring spiritual connection. Becky and Amy have a lively conversation about Yoga Therapy for Spiritual and Personal Growth. Becky’s journey to working with people seeking a spiritual connection, Patanjali’s interpretation of Yoga and meditation, Religion and Spirituality and how it applies to yoga, Importance of Yoga tools and what to expect from Yoga therapy and much more.Get a cup of tea and enjoy the conversation! They talk about the following: Becky’s niche of yoga therapy for spiritual growth and development and how she got startedShould Yoga therapy be about religion or spirituality? Both? Neither?Difference between religion and spiritualityWhat is Patanjali's Yoga Sutra and Raja Yoga and meditation·        Difference between Psychotherapy and Yoga therapy·        What to expect from Yoga therapy and talk therapy·        Learning to trust ourselves deeply·        Self-connection as the key to spirituality·        How important Yoga tools are to finding self-connectionIf you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include:• Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal StateWe have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonation The Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com Facebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheelerTwitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. AmyTikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLivingInstagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler   Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalStateTo checkout Becky’s offeringshttps://www.beckydeano.com/

Today’s episode is a solo episode with Amy Wheeler. Amy’s undergraduate and master’s degree are in Community Health Promotion back in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. So it is not a surprise that Amy’s connection to Yoga Therapy is so strong, as Yoga Therapy is about feeling good, showing up as your best self, and being accountable to the health behaviors that you promised yourself you would live by. The question is, how can we help ourselves and our clients create the life they desire?  Amy talks about the following:·        The yogic vs. biomedical model of motivation for health behavior change·        Self-efficacy, or trusting that you can complete the tasks you promised yourself·        Bhavana or visualization of reaching your goal·        Sraddha or faith that you can do it, especially in the early phases when we don’t yet see results·        Building samskaras or habits in mind, speech and actions·        Clinical tools for reaching our lifestyle goals·        The importance of assessment, feedback, record-keeping, and evaluation·        The Optimal State Mobile App for Android and iPhone ·        Helping clients to have adherence to the goals they set for themselves·        Helping our clients to track their progress, especially when the changes are subtle·        Connecting the early subtle changes to clinical outcomes that are more tangible·        Filling the gap with the competence feedback loopIf you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in Yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribeToday’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal State We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationThe Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler    Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState To checkout the Optimal State Mobile App:www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com Hidden Brain Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?i=1000570374292https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?i=1000571135153

Today’s episode sees Amy chatting with Prashant Joshi. He is a computer scientist and an electrical engineer, master coach/therapist, and has been an IT Industry management leader for the past 25+ years. He has introduced Yoga-principles in the academic and corporate world at all levels of management. He has brought Yoga to the tennis courts, executive boardrooms, mental health facilities, and senior centers. He is an invited motivational speaker and an avid tennis player.  Prashant and his wife Manju Joshi, E RYT-500, YACEP, C-IAYT founded Gurukul, LLC, A Science of Living Institution in 2000, with a vision to simplify and demystify life management, and a mission to serve all ages and create friends of Yoga (Yoga-Mitra) bringing harmony, health, and happiness. Amy & Prashant talk about Yoga and leadership, what it takes to be a good leader, having an abundance mentality and an abundant life, why friendliness is important in business and so much more. They talk about the following:What Yoga and Leadership have in commonThe principles needed to be a good leaderHow to be of service without having to sell your soulHow to achieve an abundant life and keys to success when it comes to abundanceHow to be innovative and not dogmaticQuantum physics of abundance mentalityThe importance of friendliness in businessSimplicity is the best medicine  If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include:• Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in Yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribeToday’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal StateWe have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationThe Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheelerTwitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. AmyTikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLivingInstagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler   Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalStateTo checkout Prashant & Manju Joshi’s offerings:http://www.gurukulyoga.com/about-gyhc/about-gurukul

In today’s episode, Amy chats with Neil Pearson, Neil is a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. He is the Co-Director of Pain Care Aware and creator of the Pain Care Yoga training programs for health professionals and yoga therapists. Neil is the founding Chair of the Physiotherapy Pain Science Division in Canada, recipient of the Canadian Pain Society's Excellence in Interprofessional Pain Education award, and faculty in four yoga therapist training programs. He is the Lead Contributor of Pain BC’s Pain Foundations and Gentle Movement/Relaxation Series, and author of Understand Pain Live Well Again, and Yoga Therapy (chapter) in Thompson and Brooks, Integrative Pain Management 2016. Neil and Shelly Prosko are co-editors of Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain, along with Marlysa Sullivan.  Amy & Neil talk about Neil’s journey and how he got interested in pain care, How Yoga Therapy plays a role in pain care, safety in Self and relationship, What Compassionate care is, and how Neil uses a scientific approach to compassionate care. They talk about the following:How Neil got started in pain careSafety in your own body in pain careSafety in the relationship with your care providerThe difference between research and clinical careYoga and Pain care, How Yoga helpsResearch on the importance of Safety in pain careHow the body muscles give messages to the brain and nervous systemThe idea of compassionate care in allied health settingsNeil’s work with the Veterans Affairs of Canada and how he works with VeteransThe book  Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain by Neil’s thought about applying a scientific approach to compassionate care If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include:• Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal State We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonation The Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphdCheck out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com Facebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheelerTwitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. AmyTikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLivingInstagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler   Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState To checkout Neil’s offeringshttps://paincareaware.com/

In today’s episode, Amy interviews two special friends and colleagues from Japan, Madoka and Chiaki. Japan is Amy’s favorite places on earth and she had the good fortune of being hosted in Japan by Madoka and Japan Yoga Therapy Society (JYTS) in 2018. In this talk we discuss many topics and give you an overview of all things to do with Yoga Therapy in Japan.   They talk about the following:Madoka describes how the Global Yoga Therapy Society was conceived in 2017 The Japan Yoga Therapy Society had a global meeting in 2018 with friends from many countries coming together to create the “Sendai Declaration”Yoga Therapy in Japan is defined as Isometric Yoga and we talk about the technique and share a You Tube link to a class (class given in English)How Isometic Yoga is showing promising research results for Chronic Fatigue SyndromeHow Isometric Yoga is being used by Dentists in JapanThe USA arm of Isometric Yoga: Yoga Nikatan in AZ with Masayo & ChiakiHow Madoka and business partner Yukiko started a Yoga for Business Course in JapanThe bias against creating a business from spiritual teachings and how Madoka overcame her prejudice to create a successful course in Japan If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal State We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonation The Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphdCheck out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comFacebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler    Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState www.globalyogatherapy.comwww.yogatherapy.jp/Englishhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuQngCHfrvk (You Tube Class on CFS)www.yoganikatan.usawww.bijayogaroom.com

In today’s episode, Amy gives us a glimpse into one of her global talks from last year at the 5th Annual Asian Yoga Therapy Conference in Singapore. Amy was asked to talk about Covid19 and how using appropriate pranayama can help people to feel happier, healthier and recover more quickly through breathing exercises. The key is gentle breath and movement coordinated, with mental focus. Amy talks about what happens physiologically when we exhale and when we inhale.   They talk about the following:Amy begins with a short discussion about the prana- mala-agni model of healing.Then Amy discusses the role of nitric oxide in immune system functioningShe demonstrates how to create nitric oxide through pranayamaThe three lobes of the lungs and how each part plays a role in pranayama and recoveryAmy goes into detail about internal respiration and deep breathingAmy describes external ventilation and the importance of gentle movementAmy shows different body positions that are helpful in healing and recoveryThe role that the sympathetic nervous system plays in healing vs. not healingThe Bore Effect in breathingHow holds after inhalation or holds after exhalation impact the physiology of our systemsThe promise the yoga therapy has potential to help those with Covid Long-Hauler  If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal State We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonation The Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhour The new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphd Check out Amy's website: https://amywheeler.com/ Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com Facebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler    Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState

In today’s episode, Amy chats with Dr. Shyam Ranganathan. Shyam is a thought-leader, author, and teacher of Eastern Philosophy, and an expert in the traditions of Indian Moral Philosophy. Dr. Ranganathan is a trained scholar and researcher of philosophy and is the author, editor, and translator of numerous peer-reviewed, scholarly works. His research focus across disciplines is understanding how non-Western traditions are marginalized in a Westernized world, and how BIPOC traditions of philosophy can help understand this process of colonialism and provide alternatives to inform our way forward and away from colonialism.  Amy & Dr. Ranganathan discuss What Yoga is and yoga as a philosophical practice, the benefits of true Yoga, understanding who you are as an individual, and so much more. Today’s episode promises to be enlightening. They talk about the following:Shyam’s thoughts on Trauma-Informed Yoga and why this is phrase he does not prefer to useWhat is Yoga?What is The Purpose of Yoga?What it takes to understand Yoga Philosophy from a clear lensShyam’s advice on finding an ideal teacher of Yoga PhilosophyModels of Yoga EducationHow Shyam interacts with his students and what he expects in the learning arenaThe benefits of true Yoga, which include being authentically true to yourselfLiving life on your terms in all situations and with all peopleA key component in knowing and understanding who you are at your core level of being If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF’s for download. Topics you can choose from include:• Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today’s podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal State We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month’s payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonation The Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd    https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphdCheck out Amy's websiteFeel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com Facebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler     https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheelerTwitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. AmyTikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLivingInstagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler   Pinterest: TheOptimalState    https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalStateTo checkout Shyam’s offeringshttps://www.yogaphilosophy.com/