The Psychology and Neuroscience of Yoga - The Mind-Body Connection

Developing a mind-body connection improves our mental health and well-being by influencing our present moment awareness, our sense of agency, and our emotional intelligence. I talk about the neuroscience and psychology associated with developing interoceptive awareness (i.e., a mind-body connection) during a yoga practice and how this supports these psychological processes. References: Lazar, et al. (2005). Meditation experience is associated with increased cortical thickness. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Farb, et al. (2012). The Mindful Brain and Emotion Regulation in Mood Disorders. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Farb, et al. (2015). Interoception, Contemplative Practice, and Health.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Find and/or follow me elsewhere: Website: https://www.ivyyoga.com.au/ Facebook:   / ivyyogabrisbane   Instagram:   / dr.kathie.overeem   (Correction: I have been teaching yoga since 2016)