The Science and Spirituality of Yoga with Abha Rajbhandari

On this episode, I invited a very special guest, Dr. Abha Rajbhandari, who's going to dive into the intersection of science and spirituality. We’re going to explore the definition of science and spirituality, where they intersect, the nature of our consciousness, what yoga does to our brains, the goal for emotional regulation, and so much more.Episode Highlights:The definition of spiritualityWhat makes up something to be called spiritualThe definition of scienceScientific parts of yogaWhat yoga does to the brainThe impact of meditation on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseasesThe nature or origin of consciousnessConnecting with our consciousness through meditationThe type of meditation to use in connecting with our consciousnessThe goal of emotional regulationWhat happens to the ego in the pursuit of consciousnessLayers to consciousness to know aboutPractices or rituals to help both physically and spirituallyNeurochemicals and the effects of screen time on our brainsWhat chemical imbalance causes depression?An invitation to become open-minded both in scientific and spiritual aspects of lifeJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

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Arundhati is an immigrant Indian yoga teacher, living in the US. She's grown a 6 figure yoga business singlehandedly. Self-taught, hardworking, and passionate, she's changing the yoga conversation to include more Indian yoga teachers. This podcast covers topics like cultural appropriation of yoga, yoga teacher training, practicing yoga in business, and much more...Whether you're a student or a teacher, you'll find valuable insight, strategies, free downloads, and raw conversations. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode! More good stuff on our website - letstalk.yoga.