Let's Talk Yoga
Welcome to the Let's Talk Yoga podcast—your ultimate online destination for everything yoga. Think of it as your virtual yoga school, offering something for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned yoga teacher, a dedicated student, or simply curious about the deeper layers of yoga.
Join host Arundhati Baitmangalkar, an immigrant yoga teacher, studio owner, global mentor, and creator of some of the most sought-after yoga teacher training programs in the world. Each week, we bring you valuable insights, in-depth conversations with renowned yoga teachers, and an abundance of yoga resources designed to inspire, educate, and transform.
From mastering the art of teaching to navigating the complexities of yoga philosophy and business, this niche podcast is your go-to resource for all things yoga. Ready to deepen your practice and expand your understanding? Hit subscribe now and never miss an episode of Let's Talk Yoga!
Let's Talk Yoga
Autoimmune Diseases & Yoga - The Science, the Practice, and the Hope with Renu Jain
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Autoimmune diseases can feel isolating and unpredictable, but yoga offers both science and hope. I sit down with yoga therapist and researcher Renu Jain to explore how stress, the gut, and the immune system are connected; and how personalized yoga, pranayama, and mindfulness can support healing from the inside out.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to guest Renu Jain and her background at Kaivalyadhama.
- Understanding what autoimmune diseases are and how they affect the body.
- Exploring common shared patterns and root causes behind autoimmune conditions.
- Exploring the connection between stress, the gut, and immune function.
- Understanding the pranic system and how energetic imbalance mirrors physical symptoms.
- The role of yoga in managing autoimmune conditions holistically.
- Importance of personalization in yoga therapy: why no one-size-fits-all approach works.
- Go-to questions yoga teachers should ask students before planning a practice.
- Pranayama practices that support balance and calm for autoimmune health.
- Restorative yoga, relaxation, and mindfulness as healing tools.
- How meditation helps regulate the nervous system and supports emotional healing.
- The mindset and empathy yoga teachers need when working with these students.
- Why yoga philosophy and ethics should always guide therapeutic teaching.
- Final reflections on patience, compassion, and using yoga as a bridge between science and spirit.
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