Why does yoga work?

Not in the sense of magical claims or wellness hype—but genuinely, why do so many people feel better when they practice consistently?

In this episode, Lauren explores the deeper mechanisms behind yoga’s transformative power through the lenses of nervous system regulation, breath, embodiment, ritual, movement variability, interoception, community, and spirituality.

This conversation bridges modern physiology with ancient yogic wisdom and asks a larger question:

What is it about yoga that continues to resonate so deeply across thousands of years and countless evolving forms?

Lauren reflects on how yoga transformed her own life—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, relationally, and spiritually—and unpacks why the practice continues to help so many people reconnect with themselves.

Lauren discusses:

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