How We Can Create a More Integrative Approach to Medicine - Conversation With Dr. Rose Kumar [Episode 99]
Release Date: 03/02/2017
How To Balance Your 3rd Eye with Guru Singh
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Back by popular demand; Guru Singh and I are together again. This time we are talking about the third eye and its significance in Kundalini. We talk about the anatomy of the third eye and the role it plays in receiving messages and then sending messages throughout the body. We also touch on the importance of balance in this powerful energy center. Grab some tea and deep dive with us on: 🔹The three parts of the third eye: pineal gland, pituitary gland and hypothalamus 🔹A breakdown of the roles each of the parts of the 3rd eye play 🔹How balanced functioning of these three glands...
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Redefining Yoga’s Beauty Standards Rant
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Today I want to talk about something we all deal with, body image. I know this can be a complex topic, especially in relation to the yoga and wellness industry. There is still a need for more diverse role models in this space and when it comes to body image; embracing your unique body and self-acceptance is a journey that requires ongoing effort. Let’s talk about: 🔹How yoga has shifted towards a performative sport rather than a personal practice. 🔹That clothing should enhance our authentic selves, not serve as a punishment. 🔹The importance of challenging societal norms...
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Develop Shame Resistance & Set Boundaries with Andrea Owen
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A lot of us struggle with shame, self-sabotage, and setting boundaries. I know I used to! Andrea Owen, author and life coach, is here to tell you the hard truth. That shame is inevitable in life and it's not going away. BUT, self-compassion, empathy, and mindfulness are key components of building shame resilience. We also talk about how personal growth ebbs and flows and setting boundaries is essential. Yes it can be challenging, but it is important to prioritize your own needs and well-being. Listen in as Andrea explains: 🔹Shame as a normal and inevitable part of life, rather than...
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10 Signs You’re Living in Energetic Scarcity & What to Do About It
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Do you ever catch yourself saying, “there’s just not enough time in the day” or “I can’t afford that right now”. These could be signs that you’re living in a scarcity mindset. This is super common, especially amongst yoga practitioners, and can manifest itself in different ways. But you can break these negative belief patterns and foster a mindset of prosperity and trust in the universe. So refill your tea and let’s talk about: 🔹10 signs you could be living in energetic scarcity 🔹Practical strategies to shift towards abundance 🔹How to embody archetypes and...
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Unraveling the Mystery of the Sa Re Sa Sa Mantra
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Did you know that mantra activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and stimulates different parts of the body? Overall, mantra is seen as a vehicle for calming the mind, balancing the brain, activating the chakras, and connecting to universal consciousness. Today let’s delve into the Sa Re Sa Sa mantra from the Kundalini tradition, its meaning and benefits: 🔹The tongue stimulates meridian points in the mouth, which connect to the brain and activate different parts of the body. 🔹The Sa Re Sa Sa mantra from the Kundalini tradition is a powerful mantra that clears the central channel,...
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Deep Inside Yoga Nidra with Caley Alyssa
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Dissect the stages of Yoga Nidra with me and my friend, Caley Alyssa. Together, we’ll dive into the emerging science behind deep yogic sleep. We’ll also provide tons of practical tips (hello, heated blanket!) as two busy moms and yoga teachers who practice Yoga Nidra regularly. Discover: 🔹 Misconceptions about the different brainwave states experienced during Yoga Nidra and how it’s NOT the equivalent of 2 -4 hours of sleep. 🔹 How Yoga Nidra works with the Koshas and affects melatonin production in your body. 🔹 The importance of setting an intention or sankalpa and...
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Are You Overgiving? How to Know and What to Do About it
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Have you ever fallen into this trap? I know you’ve heard me talk about how as healers we have a hard time charging for our services, but there is another trap we easily fall into similar to this: OVERGIVING. Meaning, you are offering way more than you’re potentially charging for. This often comes from a place of insecurity, which is why showing up as your authentic self is so important. Let’s explore: 🔹Overgiving can lead to feelings of resentment, depletion, and burnout. 🔹Setting boundaries and stating pure desires can help prevent over-giving. 🔹Focusing on quality over...
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Making Informed Decisions in Pregnancy with Stephanie King
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Today, Stephanie King, founder of My Essential Birth, shares her knowledge on natural childbirth and the importance of education and preparation. She emphasizes the need for knowledge and understanding of the birthing process, as well as hands-on techniques to align the body and prepare for contractions. Stephanie also discusses the significance of having a supportive birth provider and the role of visualization in creating a positive birth experience. All my expectant mamas out there you are not going to want to miss this one! Tune in as she tells us all about: 🔹The importance of...
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Reparent Your Inner Child w/ Christine Hassler
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Today I chat with master coach and spiritual psychologist, Christine Hassler. We talk about the impact your inner child can have on your everyday life and how the subconscious programming that is formed during childhood influences your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. She shares practical techniques for cultivating a relationship with your inner child, and emphasizes the significance of reparenting ourselves and meeting the unmet needs from our childhood. This conversation will give you valuable insights and tools for healing and personal growth. Discover: 🔹How the inner child...
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7 Ways to Release Anger & Grief Through Your Yoga Practice
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Anger is a natural emotion that should be expressed and channeled in a healthy way. That’s why today I want to discuss seven ways to release anger through your yoga practice. Expressing anger through movement is a powerful tool and surprise, you’re probably more angry than you realize. There are various yoga poses and breathwork techniques that are well-suited for moving anger or grief and setting aside conscious time to grieve or rage is extremely therapeutic. Listen in to learn: 🔹How creating a ritual container for anger and grief can provide a safe space for expression....
info_outlineWhat might health care look like if Modern Western Medicine included other healing modalities from around the world? How might practices like Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Reiki, Yoga and Massage compliment Western Medicine and what would the world look like if these approaches and insights were more commonly added to western allopathic medicine? Join us with our guest, Dr. Rose Kumar, as we discuss some of the health problems facing people today, and how a more integrative approach to medicine could help millions of people achieve fuller and more optimal health.
Dr. Rose Kumar is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine. She graduated from Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York City, completed an internship at UC San Francisco, and a residency at Stanford University in Internal Medicine. She is the Founder and Director of the Ommani Center of Integrative Medicine in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and the author of Becoming Real: Reclaiming Your Health in Midlife.
Special Guest: Dr. Rose Kumar
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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