Dr. Lauren Tober on Working with Mental Health as a Yoga Teacher

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Founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute and the Mental Health Aware Yoga training, Dr. Lauren Tober, joins Dr. Rob to discuss the depths of yoga and guided practices and how these practices harmonize with our hectic realities.

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Tabor shares her vast knowledge and personal experiences, highlighting the essence of utilizing meditation and yoga for overall mental health. Host Robert Maldonado, PhD, joins her to explore the deep connections between these practices and their implications for therapy and self-discovery.

In this episode, we unpack:

• How varying meditation techniques, including short active meditations, can be skillfully adapted to individual needs for emotional regulation.
• The profound intersection of Eastern philosophy with Western psychology to foster mental resilience and therapeutic practices.
• Strategies for yoga teachers to maintain their composure and provide compassionate support for students experiencing emotional distress.
• The role of yoga and meditation in managing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma, offering a holistic approach to wellbeing.

Pre-order Dr Lauren Tober’s book, Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers: https://www.mentalhealthawareyoga.com/book/
Learn more about the Yoga Psychology Institute: http://www.yogapsychologyinstitute.com/
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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Individual Variability in Meditation Practices (00:02:18)

3. Benefits of Short and Active Meditation (00:05:45)

4. Dr. Lauren Tober's "Mental Health Aware Yoga" (00:11:30)

5. Combining Eastern Yoga Philosophy with Western Psychology (00:17:38)

6. Yogic Knowledge Transmission Through History (00:22:22)

7. Integrating Yoga into Modern Clinical Practice (00:26:05)

8. Yoga Teachers as a Supportive Presence (00:30:41)

9. Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Yoga Teacher Training (00:34:27)

10. Tailoring Meditation Practices to Mental Health Needs (00:42:08)

11. Dr. Lauren Tober's Integration of Yoga and Psychology (00:45:03)

12. Training Yoga Teachers for Mental Health Awareness (00:49:27)

13. Yoga's Role in Managing Mental Health Issues (00:52:44)

14. Personal Traumatic Experiences and Yoga Practice (00:57:12)

15. Understanding the Stress Response in Yoga Teaching (01:01:53)