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Episode #246 ~ Ishan Shivanand: How Yoga Rewires the Mind & Heals Modern Mental Health


Ishan Shivanand is a revered Acharya in the Shiv Yog lineage, born and raised in an ashram under the guidance of Avadut Shivanand. He spent over two decades immersed in traditional yogic practices, focusing on enlightenment through the Shiv Yog parampara. Ishan is now an influential global speaker and mental health researcher, advocating for integrative wellness modalities like yoga and meditation. His work focuses on cognitive development, yoga's role in mental health, and resilience training, contributing significantly through published peer-reviewed studies and public speaking.

Visit Ishan here: https://ishanshivanand.com/

Key Takeaways:

  • Ishan Shivanand's journey from an ashram upbringing to a leader in global wellness highlights the transformative power of traditional yoga practices, focusing on enlightenment and mental health.
  • Yoga, as envisioned by ancient practitioners, is rooted deeply in cognitive and consciousness enhancement rather than mere physical exercise.
  • Ishan's large-scale meditation research provides scientific evidence of yoga's positive impact on stress, anxiety, depression, and the overall quality of life, advocating for its integration into more Western health and educational systems.
  • Resilience training, as introduced by Ishan, offers children and vulnerable populations tools for emotional regulation and stress management through meditation and breathwork.


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