The Art of Aging Mindfully
Welcome to The Art of Aging Mindfully, a podcast hosted by Jai Sugrim, a certified yoga teacher, longevity expert and personal trainer with 28 years of professional experience in helping people age gracefully and maintain their physical and mental health. In each episode, Jai will share his knowledge and expertise on the latest scientific research and ancient practices for improving longevity, personal health span, and cognitive function as we age.Whether you're looking to stay active and healthy in your golden years or simply want to learn more about mindful aging, this podcast is for you. Jai will delve into topics such as the power of positive habits, the importance of preventive maintenance, mindful movement and exercise, nutrition for aging well, and spirituality and aging.Join Jai on a journey to embrace the art of aging mindfully and remain active and healthy contributors to society.
The Art of Aging Mindfully
77. Lauren Turner: Yoga and The Brain
I met Lauren Turner at the Berkshire Yoga Festival in the summer of 2024, where she did a fascinating presentation about "Yoga and The Brain." I loved her vibe and enlightening share on how the yoga practices shape our neural development and give us the ability to transform trauma from the past, in a positive way.
About Lauren:
Lauren Turner is the founder of Warrior Within Yoga Project, a trauma informed yoga instructor and business consultant known for her down-to-earth teaching style and collaborative nature. Lauren’s work with veterans and first responders, both as an instructor and nonprofit leader, is making trauma-informed yoga services more accessible throughout Massachusetts.With a professional background in marketing, Lauren has worked and consulted with businesses in the nonprofit, wellness and retail industry along with many yoga studios and wellness providers across the country. After several years of managing and co-owning a small yoga studio, Lauren founded Warrior Within Yoga Project in 2022 which is providing the veteran and first responder population with yoga, at no cost to them..Lauren has taught in the MetroWest area for over eight years, receiving her initial certification in 2016 from The New School of Yogic Arts in Brookline. She skillfully teaches classes that are engaging, yet accessible. Sessions balance a focus on increasing body awareness, mobility and on techniques to foster resilience.
Lauren has generously offered listeners of TAAM podcast a coupon for “This is Your Brain on Yoga” 2 hour e course. Followers that use code: TAAM will save 50% the url is https://www.lturneryoga.com/your-brain-on-yoga
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