Let's Talk Yoga

The Science and Spirituality of Yoga with Abha Rajbhandari


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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 spirituality
  • What makes up something to be called spiritual
  • The definition of science
  • Scientific parts of yoga
  • What yoga does to the brain
  • The impact of meditation on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
  • The nature or origin of consciousness
  • Connecting with our consciousness through meditation
  • The type of meditation to use in connecting with our consciousness
  • The goal of emotional regulation
  • What happens to the ego in the pursuit of consciousness
  • Layers to consciousness to know about
  • Practices or rituals to help both physically and spiritually
  • Neurochemicals and the effects of screen time on our brains
  • What chemical imbalance causes depression?
  • An invitation to become open-minded both in scientific and spiritual aspects of life

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