If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening in your body and brain during asana and meditation, today’s conversation is going to fascinate you. Our guest is Dr. Daya Grant -- a neuroscientist, sports psychologist, and mental performance consultant -- who explains the growing research on mindfulness and meditation and how these practices are beneficial to the brain.

We cover a lot of ground in this interview including:

• How yoga and meditation affect the brain, both structurally and functionally
• What happens to the brain during breathing practices like alternate-nostril breathing (which Daya says is one of the most widely studied pranayama exercises)
• How she helps athletes use mindfulness, asana, and yoga philosophy to enhance their performance
• What it was like having a meditation practice growing up impacted her, and how she’s carrying on that tradition with her own son

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode258

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