Joe Loizzo on The New Mind-Body Research & the Yogic Science of Integration

This podcast episode explores the neglect of the embodied mind in modern science and discusses the historical struggle to understand the mind-body connection in the Western context. It highlights the shift towards mind-body integration and a deeper understanding of the role of contemplative practices in healing, learning, and optimal health. The episodes also examine paradigms in science, the impact of chronic stress on mental and physical well-being, and the brain's response to safety and stress. The concept of neuroplasticity and the practice of yoga as a means of integrating the mind, body, and awareness are also discussed. The episode emphasizes the need for a holistic perspective in scientific and psychological research and challenges fixed views of the mind and brain.