03: The Neurophysiology of Practice w/ Allison Tomotsugu

We all experience yoga in ways that are unique to our individual nature, while at the same time we are all human common physiological conditions, such as brains, hearts, muscles, bones and other tissues, organs and systems. We also all live on planet Earth, even as our living conditions vary. Our unique experiences thus occur through and within a shared universe and environment. And as unique as our experience are in yoga, including how we feel doing it, there's much to discover about why yoga seems to "work" – to result in feeling better, getting clearer, having a better life. Tune in here for a conversation that asks about why yoga works and takes you on a tour through yoga practices, human physiology (including "vagal toning"), and living fully in the modern world.Episode Highlights: Different styles of yoga, primarily Ashtanga Vinyasa and Budokon Svadhyaya and self-inquiry Safe sequencing, modifications and propsSet sequences and creativity The nervous system and the vagus nerve Living a full and balanced life as a mom and in the modern world  Links Mentioned:Allison's websiteBeYogi Insurance - $15 off your new policy (click link or use discount code: YOGAROOM at checkout)  OfferingTree + 50% monthly or 15% annual subscription to your all-in-one business tool (click link or use discount code: YOGAROOM at checkout) Complete list of the Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.