EPISODE · Aug 19, 2022 · 36 MIN
Yoga and Mental Health with Deniz Aydoslu
from Functional Spirituality · host Ava Irani
Join Ava and Deniz and explore the importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health, as they answer these questions: Why do people come to yoga? When is cueing not mental health aware? What is the antidote to this? About our guest: Deniz Aydoslu is a self-care coach, senior yoga and meditation teacher, somatic educator, and an expert in the therapeutic application of embodied movement systems for emotional health. Relevant links: Somatic Yoga Teacher Training for Mental Health Book about yoga for depression and anxiety Chapter markers: 00:00 Introduction 2:35 Who is Deniz Aydoslu? 8:30 The time when Ava and Deniz met 10:20 The importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health 13:00 Training offering & mental health in old-school yoga 17:00 What inspired Deniz to create this training? 18:45 When is cueing not mental health aware? 24:00 What is the antidote to this? 26:25 What is included in the training? Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com Free resources: Newsletter sign-up: A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma. Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_ Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality Studio: @spandaschool
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Join Ava and Deniz and explore the importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health, as they answer these questions: Why do people come to yoga? When is cueing not mental health aware? What is the antidote to this? About our guest: Deniz Aydoslu is a self-care coach, senior yoga and meditation teacher, somatic educator, and an expert in the therapeutic application of embodied movement systems for emotional health. Relevant links: Somatic Yoga Teacher Training for Mental Health Book about yoga for depression and anxiety Chapter markers: 00:00 Introduction 2:35 Who is Deniz Aydoslu? 8:30 The time when Ava and Deniz met 10:20 The importance of educating yoga teachers in mental health 13:00 Training offering & mental health in old-school yoga 17:00 What inspired Deniz to create this training? 18:45 When is cueing not mental health aware? 24:00 What is the antidote to this? 26:25 What is included in the training? Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com Free resources: Newsletter sign-up: A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma. Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_ Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality Studio: @spandaschool
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