Ep #132: Mindful Asanas: Uniting Mental Health and Yoga with Dr. Brendan

Discover the profound connection between yoga and mental health in this engaging podcast featuring Dr. Brendan and Michael Henri. They delve into how yoga not only provides stress relief but also enhances overall well-being by bridging the body-mind gap. This series kicks off with a discussion on the multifaceted nature of mental health, which encompasses resilience, functionality, and the integration of physical and mental well-being. They explore how modern challenges like social media and technology impact our mental health and emphasize the holistic benefits of integrating yoga into daily life for improved mind-body connection. They discuss the importance of physical movement in yoga, such as preparing the body for meditative practices and enhancing circulation, which can significantly boost mental health. Drawing from personal experiences, they share how yoga has been a sanctuary during stressful times, highlighting its role in promoting relaxation and training the mind and body to handle discomfort with resilience.  The conversation also touches on the transformative potential of yoga teacher training, describing it as an immersive experience that combines ancient teachings with modern science for significant personal growth and mental health benefits. This insightful discussion invites listeners to consider yoga not just as a physical exercise but as a comprehensive approach to improving mental health and achieving personal transformation. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:26 - Mental Health Integration in Yoga 07:11 - What is Mental Health Really? 09:37 - The Importance of Yoga for Mental Well-being 12:11 - The Nature of Mental Health 14:52 - The Quest for Human 2.0: From Survival to Optimization 16:02 - Life Game: The Search for Improvement 18:24 - Yoga and Self-Actualization: Connecting with Your Deepest Self 21:50 - Yoga: Improving Mental Well-Being Through Practice 25:27 - Yoga: The Path to Inner Peace and Relaxation 28:45 - Yoga: Training to Face Challenges with Presence 35:53 - The Motivation Behind the Desire to Become a Yoga Teacher 38:18 - The Mental Benefits of Yoga Teacher Training 41:45 - The Importance of Mental Health in Yoga Teacher Training 47:09 - The Importance of a Strong Mental Foundation Dr. Brendan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry4soul/ --- About Going Pro Yoga: At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone. **Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga. To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! For more information about in-person trainings in Bali,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠