Beyond Asanas: The Holistic Nature of Yoga Therapy with Dr. Amy Wheeler

Dr. Amy Wheeler has studied Yoga and Yoga Therapy in India, Europe, and the United States, has helped develop dozens of Yoga Therapy research protocols, and is at the forefront of the field of Yoga Therapy globally. Today, Amy shares her journey of discovering yoga in her 20s, and her personal crisis that led her to India multiple times for intensive yoga training. She talks about how Yoga Therapy is the 2,000-year-old science of joy, yet in the West, we’ve commodified it in a way that can lead to more suffering. This is a beautiful conversation on how we can regain our joy and find deep healing through Yoga Therapy.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Coming to yoga for the physical movement to discover it’s so much moreHow we begin changing the commodification of yoga in the WestThe various tools of yoga that are used in Yoga TherapyWhat Dr. Amy learned in India about our illusion of controlRegaining our joy through Yoga TherapyResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Follow Amy:Website: amywheeler.com Ebook & App: theoptimalstate.comPodcast: Yoga Therapy HourReferenced book: The Untethered SoulReferenced artist: CKayConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com