Navigating Yoga, Mortality & Grief
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Jivana Heyman discusses the integration of yoga and Western medicine with Dr. Yasmin Bedi, focusing on mindfulness, grief, and self-care in the context of aging and healthcare.
Content Warning: This episode talks about death and grief Join host Jivana as he talks with Dr. Yasmin Bedi, a UK-based gerontologist and yoga therapist, about her unique integration of Western medicine and yoga. Dr. Bedi describes how yoga has made her more mindful and holistic in patient care, especially in caring for older adults. Together, they reflect on balancing service and self-care, the role of grief in aging, and the importance of sharing yoga’s tools with others. In the second part of the episode, Jivana chats with co-host Deanna Michalopoulos about his recent birthday and planting two new trees in his garden expansion project. Together they reflect on the conversation with Dr. Bedi and how yoga can support emotional and physical well-being, especially for caretakers or those dealing with grief. We also hear a listener voicemail sharing their journey into meditation through Zen Buddhism. Jivana answers a question about meditation practices in yoga ashrams and shares about his personal practice. Topics include: Dr. Bedi’s experiences working in hospital emergency departments, supporting both patients and families through aging, illness, and end-of-life conversations…
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