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On Yoga Nidrā Shakti with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
Did you know that yoga nidrā is not just an evidence-based relaxation practice, but she’s also the goddess of sleep and dreams in Indian mythology? In this podcast episode, I sat down with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli (she/her) to talk about all things yoga nidrā. For those of you who know me, you’ll know...
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On Moving with the Moon with Ana Davis
Moving with the moon is a way of living and practising yoga in tune with our menstrual cycle. Today’s podcast episode is part one of a three-part series on living and practising yoga in tune with...
On the Sustainable Yoga Teacher with Shannon Crow
If you’re a yoga teacher, or have ever thought about becoming one, this podcast episode with Shannon Crow (she/her) is for you! This episode is a full circle moment for me. After I was interviewed...
On Yoga for the Seasons with Delamay Devi
Delamay Devi (she/her) followed the sun and skipped out on winter for many years by travelling around the world teaching yoga. Born and raised in Australia’s yoga mecca, Byron Bay on Bundjalung...
On Food as Medicine for Mental Health with Jody Vassallo
How can understanding our doshas support our mental health? In today’s podcast episode, I’m delighted to introduce you to Jody Vassallo. Jody has been a recipe writer and food stylist for over 20...
Mental Health Aware Yoga x Yoga Australia book launch
I am so delighted to share the recording of my very first book launch! This online launch was hosted by Yoga Australia and was attended by members and non-members around the world. Tune in to hear...
On Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga with Dr Arielle Schwartz
How do we bring polyvagal theory into our yoga practice and teaching to support healing and growth? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr Arielle Schwartz (she/her), a fellow clinical psychologist...
Book Launch
Come and celebrate with us! 🎉 Join us online or in-person to celebrate the publication of my new book Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers. The online launch party, hosted by...
The Hero’s Journey
Joseph Campbell, mythology expert and philosopher, studied many of the great myths of the world and found that there was really only one story; the Hero’s Journey. In this story, the hero is...
On the Stories Behind the Poses with Dr Raj Balkaran
Pull up a cushion, pour yourself a chai and join Dr Raj Balkaran and I around the virtual fire for storytime. Raj is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative literature, wisdom teacher and online educator....
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Hi, I'm Dr Lauren Tober!
As a Clinical Psychologist and Yoga Teacher of nearly two decades and the author of Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers, I'm passionate about integrating yoga and psychology on the mat, in the counselling room and in the world.
With the growing interest in mental health and yoga, yoga students are attending yoga classes for the mental health benefits in unprecedented numbers.
In fact, 79.4% of yoga students report practicing yoga for the mental health benefits.
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