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An interview with Swami Samnyasananda, a consultant neurophysiologist

April 20, 2012 by Kara-Leah Grant Leave a Comment

Article courtesy Anahata Yoga Retreat Swami Samnyasananda is a consultant neurophysiologist whose research explores the effects of pranayama, meditation and relaxation on the heart, brain and autonomic nervous systems. He is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Life Member and Fellow of the World Society for Clinical Yoga (Lucknow, India), and has over 30 years of experience in classes, personal tuition & clinical counselling in yoga, meditation, relaxation and stress management (M.B.T.I. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teacher Interviews Tagged With: autonomic nervous systems, brain, clinical counselling, effects, heart, meditation, neurophysiologist, personal tuition, pranayama, relaxation, research, satyananda, stress management, Swami Samnyasananda, World Society for Clinical Yoga, yoga, yoga nidra

June 2 – 4: Auckland, Aio Wira Centre, Breathing & the Brain – The Science of Spirituality

April 20, 2012 by Kara-Leah Grant 1 Comment

Breathing and the Brain Weekend Workshop at Anahata Yoga Retreat

Experience the scientific applications of yoga under the guidance of a brilliant neurophysiologist and long-time yoga practitioner. Throughout history there have been various scientific studies linking the breath and the brain. Science and spirituality come together, diving into the patterns of behaviour and how they directly correlate to the patterns of the breath. Explore how certain breathing techniques can be used to awaken and balance the cerebral hemispheres. • Deepen your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events Archive Tagged With: aio wira centre, brain, breathing, healing, neurophysiologist, retreat, satyananda, science, wired, yogi

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