Yogaland Podcast

Thanks so much for the great questions you asked Dr. Daya about the practical applications of the neuroscience of yoga for everyone from children to athletes. Her summary of the structural and functional changes that a yoga practice can make to the brain was excellent. Regarding the research evidence for yoga interventions for kids with ADHD, there is moderate evidence from a number of trials which indicates significant positive outcomes on core symptoms such as hyperactivity and executive function, as well as parent-child relationships. One Australian study on boys with ADHD who were on meds, found that yoga breathing and relaxation techniques were particularly effective in the evening when they were getting restless because the effect of the medication was reduced. There is just so much good science now on the benefits of yoga. Our biggest problem as both yogis and (in my own case) as scientists, is crossing the great communication divide. That’s why I recently summarized all the scientific research findings thus far on yoga into a book (“Does Yoga Work? Answers from Science”, on Amazon). This interview was a really wonderful contribution to the dialogue we need to be having about the real-world effects of our amazing practice. Thank you so much Andrea for giving these issues an airing! Hope to hear a lot more about this in future episodes.

I love Andrea’s podcast, she’s a great interviewer and has guests that are completely relevant to yoga and the yoga world, including what is happening with regards to current events. I especially love when Jason Crandell is on the podcast. The episodes with him are fantastic, especially because I am a yoga teacher, I find his views and thoughts really helpful, practical and insightful.

I love these podcasts with Andrea (and quite a lot with Jason too!). They are informative, intelligent and professional. I always learn something when I tune in to them. While I love the discussions on poses and advice that Jason has to give, I also enjoy learning new things from other teachers too. I listened today to the podcast with Oliva Mead from Yoga for First Responders. She is inspiring. We have a similar thing here in Australia, Frontline Yoga, which I am on the board for. This is free yoga for Firefighters, Police, Paramedics, ER doctors and nurses, our volunteeer firefighters and emergency rescue staff and our defence personnel. It has given me some ideas to try and get into the academies here, and I may reach out to Olivia, because of listening to this podcast, to get her advice. Thanks guys, keep it up, and stay safe!

These podcasts have changed the way I look at my practice which is phenomenal. I love going for a walk just listening and taking it all in They are so informative and entertaining at the same time. If you love yoga, you will adore these.