Dr. Lauren Tober: Yoga and Mental Health

This interview podcast features Julie Smerdon interviewing Dr. Lauren Tober, creator of the "Yoga and Mental Health" course. The conversation begins with Julie explaining her podcast hiatus due to illness and travel, then transitions into a discussion with Dr. Tober about her background, the impact of recent Australian floods on her community, and her work integrating yoga and mental health. Dr. Tober details the six pillars of her course: Western psychology, yogic psychology, creating a safe container, therapeutic skills, yogic practices, and handling mental health crises in a yoga class setting. Listeners learn about Dr. Tober's upcoming free Mental Health and Yoga Summit (MentalHealthAndYogaSummit.com) featuring various experts discussing the intersection of yoga and mental health. The interview concludes with practical advice for yoga teachers on creating inclusive and supportive class environments.