On bridging psychological insight into the yoga space, infusing everything with choice and invitation.

• 0:00 — Introduction and Background of Dr. Lauren Tober
• 2:36 — Dr. Tober's Journey and Integration of Disciplines
• 4:29 — Evolution of Trauma-Informed Yoga
• 7:24 — Rescuer Mentality and Mindful Communication
• 11:30 — Adapting Yoga Practices for Trauma Sensitivity
• 16:06 — Training and Supporting Yoga Teachers
• 19:56 — Personal and Professional Evolution
• 24:20 — Mentorship and Private Work
• 27:53 — New Book and Its Impact
• 31:11 — Podcast and Final Thoughts

Dr. Lauren Tober (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher, author of Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers, host of the A Grateful Life Podcast, mother-of-two, spiritual seeker, beach-lover, book-reader, world-traveller and an eternal student of life.

She has been a practicing psychologist and yoga teacher for over 20 years and is the founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute where she teaches yoga teachers about mental health, mental health professionals about yoga, and offers programs for anyone interested in the intersection of yoga, psychology and living a good life.

With a passion for health, healing, happiness and awakening, Dr Lauren integrates the best of western psychology with yogic wisdom, both on and off the mat.

Her work is soulful without being new-agey. It's evidence based without being clinical. It's authentic, heartfelt and life changing.

Find out more at www.yogapsychologyinstitute.com.

Lauren's new book - Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers - www.mentalhealthawareyoga.com/book

Lauren's masterclass - How to Teach Yoga for Nervous System Regulation - www.mentalhealthawareyoga.com/how-to-teach-yoga-for-nervous-system-regulation/