S1 Trailer 18 Facing Cancer Surgery with Calm — Dr. Amy Wheeler on Yoga, Nervous System Regulation, and Finding a Sattvic State

In this deeply moving trailer of The Inner Practice, Dr. Amy Wheeler shares an intimate reflection on the moments before undergoing surgery for tongue cancer—and how yoga transformed what could have been a state of fear into one of calm, trust, and inner steadiness.Rather than becoming overwhelmed by anxiety, Amy describes how she turned inward, grounding herself in a felt sense of being loved. Drawing on her background in yoga therapy and nervous system regulation, she recognized what happens in the body when we move toward fear and consciously chose a different path.This conversation explores how she accessed a sattvic state, a place of clarity, balance, and well-being, even in the face of uncertainty. It’s a powerful example of what it means to live the practice, not just teach it.Amy’s story is not about bypassing fear, it’s about understanding it, meeting it, and choosing a different internal experience.This episode is for anyone navigating illness, uncertainty, or moments that ask us to go deeper into ourselves.Find Dr. Amy Wheeler at: Instagram:  OptimalStatewithAmyWheelerFacebook:  Amy Wheeler yogaLearn more about Dr. Wheeler’s work and tools for nervous system regulation: Optimal State App: https://www.optimalstateapp.comListen to Dr. Wheeler's podcast The Yoga Therapy Hour her website at:https://amywheeler.com/podcasts or listen on your favourite podcast appsSend us Fan MailSupport the showIf you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"!This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertuin Therapy.  With over 30 years of practice as a Certified Athletic Therapist and professor of Athletic Therapy, coupled with her experience as a yoga therapist, Jackie Vandertuin MSc, CAT(C), will help guide you in the management and treatment of various disorders including:  low back pain, sprains, strains, anxiety and depression.  Reach out www.jackievandertuintherapy.com  for a free discovery call.If would like to be a guest of this podcast, please reach out to jackie@jackievandertuintherapy with a short bio of your story and how yoga has helped you in your journey of healing.If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or this podcast, reach out to Jackie Vandertuin at [email protected] in touch at:Website:  https://www.jackievandertuintherapy.comInstagram:  jackie_vandertuin_therapyFacebook:  Jackie Vandertuin TherapyTo support the show, feel free to buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/theinnerpractice