Mindy Body Connection (Audio)

This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integra

This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integra

Join Dr. Anisha Durve for an enlightening exploration of two ancient healing systems—Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Philosophy. Drawing from years of experience and research, Dr. Durve delves into the foundational principles of these time-honored practices, comparing their unique approaches to mind-body wellness. Gain valuable insights into Qi and Prana, the meridians

Engaging in everyday physical activity can influence brain and cognitive health. Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Ph.D., shares how physical activity can potentially reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive issues. She reviews the current excercise recommendations for older adults and how digital devices can help us reach our goals. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program examines sources of distress that arise from cancer, such as pain, fatigue, fear and disruption of important relationships and routines, as well as approaches to coping with them. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Sho

The use of yoga and meditation as complementary medicine is growing. In 2017, 14% of U.S. adults participated in yoga, according to NIH. Depression and anxiety are among the most common conditions self-treated with yoga. Yoga is relatively low cost, easy to access, has high social acceptance, and enables one to focus on the whole person. In this program, experts discuss how to use

There is a long history of the interconnectivity of yoga and dance. Many dancers find benefits from the movements in yoga. In this program, dancers Ishwarya Chaitantya and Varsha Ravikumar talks about what they've learned and experienced as practitioners and teachers of dance and yoga. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37850]

Dr. Bradly Jacobs, a primary care doctor with Bluewave Medicine, talks about the clinical and experiential research of the benefits of yoga, including demonstrating various yoga techniques. He practices integrative medicine and advocates for a more holistic approach to healthcare. He started practicing yoga at age 25 and continues with it daily. Series: "Mini Medical School for the

For thousands of years, yoga has been a path to re-orienting our relationship to body, mind, and spirit, opening ourselves to transformation. At its essence, yoga involves grappling with our perceived limits and transcending them through a shift in consciousness. Dr. Sudha Prathikanti and Dr. Priya Jain discuss yoga's psychophysical approach to self-understanding, and how it offers

Neuroscientist and author Darya Rose discusses how practicing mindfulness allows us to interrupt our frequently-used autopilot mode. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37533]