45: The Power of Yoga and Positive Psychology

Rather than concentrating on pathology such as depression, anxiety, or mental illness, positive psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing—focusing on what makes a person thrive and lead a more fulfilling life. In this YH-TV episode, you’ll hear from WholeBeing Institute’s CEO Megan McDonough as she shares key research in positive psychology on the compelling science connecting positive emotional states with specific physical postures. We’ll explore the implications of this science for yoga—and what it could mean if we used our yoga practice to consciously cultivate states like gratitude, love, joy, and happiness. Hosts: Christina Souza Ma With Special Guest Megan McDonough. Trinity of Life airs on Wednesdays @ 11am PT (2pm ET). <?php // ALL TIMES MUST BE POSTED IN PST +8 hours (-1 hour during spring/summer for DST) if ($_REQUEST['yh'] == "") $NearStart = mktime(18,55,00,3,13,2013); // 5 Min before $CallStart $CallStartTime = mktime(19,00,00,3,13,2013); // Defines when the call is starting $CallEndTime = mktime(20,15,00,3,13,2013); // When the call is over (change pg. to replay) // Dial-In Information for the call (* Comment out one or the other with // *) $DialNum = "323-476-3672"; // Primary Dial-In Number $PinCode = "607393#"; // Nconnects: Megan // NConnects Event Information for Streaming Audio, Replay and Q&#038;A Box $EventID = "38995770"; // The Event ID $StreamID = "14616836024437"; // The Stream ID and MP3 Replay ?> <?php // SET TIME AND DATE FOR *END* OF LIVE CALL + 5 MIN if (time() < $CallEndTime) { ?> You can watch the live video stream above and/or dial into the show and ask a question. Alternatively you can login and type your questions or comments into the box at the bottom of the page (before, during or after.) You&#8217;ll need to register for a free YogaHub account before you can login. Call: Conf. ID: View Local Phone Numbers Available 5 minutes before the call <?php // HIDE STREAMING PLAYER if (time() < $NearStart) { ?> Please Check Back Later Note: You must refresh the page. &amp;preffix=custom&amp;x=&#8220;> Please feel free to type your questions or comments into the box at the bottom of the page (before, during or after the show.) &nbsp; <?php } // =================================== // END IF Statement to display LIVE vs. REPLAY page info ?>The post 45: The Power of Yoga and Positive Psychology first appeared on YHTV.