In this episode of The Prana Clinic Talks, Alyana delves into the often-overlooked but essential topic of how the systems we live within—government, economic structures, family dynamics, and more—shape our ability to choose wellness and engage in behaviors that promote well-being. This conversation challenges the conventional focus on individual willpower and self-discipline as the sole drivers of health. Instead, Alyana invites listeners to consider how social, political, and cultural environments influence the resources, opportunities, and support available for nurturing one's wellness journey.

This year, Halloween, Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, Diwali, and a new moon all fall within the same 24 hour period.

Join me as I discuss the common threads in these celebrations, Eastern meditations on death, and the healing power of facing our fears.

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There are two types of people in the world: people who meditate, and people who roll their eyes at people who meditate. In this episode, hear about my roundabout path to finding a meditation practice that works for me, and what I learned from the stumbling blocks along the way.

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Today, we're talking:

Interconnectedness as a core concept in yoga.

What’s the goal of our practice? What happens when we focus on specific outcomes?

The drawbacks of ‘yoga for. . .’ classes.

The place for separation and specificity in the practice.

How better health, reduced pain, and other benefits can actually become blocks in our practice.

In this podcast’s premiere episode, we’re talking:

balancing intuition with externally sourced knowledge

the value of direct experience

how Eastern and Western medicine can support each other

honoring our body’s wisdom and how society blocks us from it

the magical moment that made me FINALLY sit down and press record on this podcast