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Nov 2024
26m 48s

Yoga Therapy: Bridging Mind, Body, and S...

LILLY BALCH
About this episode

Lilly records with her mentor and longtime teacher, Dana Slamp, at her studio in London. Dana Slamp is the founder of NYC's premier Yoga Therapy School, Prema Yoga Institute. Lilly and Dana discuss the what, why, and how of yoga therapy. Towards the end of their conversation, Dana demonstrates what ‘motivational interviewing’ is and coaches Lilly in real time.

Dana and Lilly cover the following topics:

1:50 - What is ‘Yoga Therapy’?

3:35 - Why would someone work with a yoga therapist?

5:15 - Cartesian thought and why the mind and body may be ‘disconnected’

8:00 - Lilly and Dana share what makes them feel whole

11:30 - “The difference between longing and belonging is being.” - DS

13:20 - A turning point in Dana’s life

19:30 - Dana and Lilly practice ‘Motivational Interviewing’

You can learn more and connect with Dana at www.danaslamp.com

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Connect with Lilly at www.lillybalch.com



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