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Yoga Therapy Hour with Amy Wheeler

Amy Wheeler
Yoga Therapy
Mental Health
Yoga
Ayurveda
Mindfulness
Chronic Pain
Polyvagal Theory
Emotional Intelligence
Grief
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Community Support
Neuroscience
Meditation
Trauma Recovery
Spirituality
Nervous System Regulation
Sound Healing
Patanjali's Yoga Sutra
Relationships
Personal Growth

Welcome to "The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast," a harmonious blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, brought to life by Amy's expertise in psychology and public health. With over 100,000 downloads, this podcast delves deep into the principles of yoga therapy, offering expert interviews, practical solutions, and profound insights into real-life challenges.

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What if one of the most transformative practices in yoga is also one of the least understood?

In this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, Amy Wheeler sits down with yoga therapist and educator Mona Shah to explore Pratyāhāra, the fifth limb of Patañja... more

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In this solo episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, host Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., explores Pratyāhāra, the fifth limb of Patañjali’s eight-limbed path, and how Yoga Nidra can become a powerful therapeutic pathway for turning the senses inward.

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In this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, Amy welcomes two guests whose work intersects at the heart of yoga therapy education: Leila Stuart and Kimberly Searl from the School of Integrative Health at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

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What if much of what we’ve been taught about the breath in yoga is backwards? In this episode, Amy sits down with yoga therapist and author Robin Rothenberg for a frank, eye-opening conversation that challenges one of yoga’s most cherished cues: “tak... more

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Recent Guests

Leila Stuart
Author of Experiential Anatomy
Yoga Therapy Practitioner/Author
Episode: Exploring Experiential Anatomy in Yoga Therapy Education
Kimberly Searl
Anatomy teacher in the Yoga Therapy Master's program
Notre Dame of Maryland University / School of Integrative Health
Episode: Exploring Experiential Anatomy in Yoga Therapy Education
Robin Rothenberg
Past president of IAYT, author of Restoring Prana
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
Episode: Move More, Breathe Less: Rethinking the Breath with Robin Rothenberg
Laurie Angress
Breathwork facilitator and Conscious Connected Breathwork teacher
Seven Directions Breathwork / Conscious Connected Breathwork
Episode: Breath as a Portal: Conscious Connected Breathwork with Laurie Angress
Danielle Burke
Certified yoga therapist, licensed mental health care practitioner
Episode: Finding Your Way Back: Trust, Truth, and Regulation Through the Body
Marlysa Sullivan
Physical therapist; VA Yoga Therapy Program lead; clinical champion for yoga and meditation
Veterans Health Administration
Episode: Living the Niyamas: Ethics, Self-Study, and the Practice of Inner Alignment
Posture Ellie
Posture Ellie, posture therapy expert
Posture Ellie (self-described practitioner)
Episode: Posture, Presence, and the Language of the Body with Posture Ellie
Colleen Carroll
Colleen Carroll, yoga therapist and pioneer who helped bring yoga therapy into healthcare, Kaiser Permanente program creator
Colleen Carroll Yoga / Kaiser Permanente (past) / Yoga Therapy
Episode: Santoṣa: Meeting Life Without Resistance
Lee Mejewski
Yoga teacher and practitioner from Canada
Independent teacher, mentor in yoga therapy
Episode: Daily Practice, Inner Guidance, and the Living Experience of Sādhana with Lee Mejewski

Host

Amy Wheeler
Host of The Yoga Therapy Hour

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Mala Cunningham

    I really enjoyed hearing Mala’s perspective on linking Yoga Philosophy and Psychology.

    The discussion on Spiritual Bypassing was helpful also.

    Thank you Amy and Mala 🙏❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maggie Reagh
    Canada4 months ago
  • Kristine Weber

    I really enjoyed hearing Kristine’s perspective on the profession of YT, and encouraging us to be part of the paradigm shift globally and locally of helping everyone understand the complexity of what Yoga Therapy offers.

    I also appreciated that both Amy and Kristine encouraged us to learn about the Yoga Tradition and then see how other frameworks such as the Polyvagal Theory fit into it, not the other way around.

    Thank you Amy and Kristine 🙏🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maggie Reagh
    Canada8 months ago
  • Amazing show

    I’ve been listening to this show all summer and really enjoying the conversations. I really appreciate the way you introduce sensitive topics before the conversation happens, giving the listener a choice to continue, pause or turn it off. I’ve never heard this on a podcast and it’s such a caring choice. Thank you for the work you do Amy! I’m currently in school for Yoga Therapy and this is a valuable resource. With so much love and gratitude, Catherine

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatherineW.Es
    United Statesa year ago
  • Polyvagal Theory Made Accessible

    I have listened to this podcast 4 times so far. It is that good. Amy is gifted in breaking down information into accessible and actionable information. Many thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyogi5
    United States2 years ago
  • Episode

    I love all the episodes and find them so informative . Amy is a master of yoga therapy and also throws in so much info on other topics using amazing guests that are experts in their field .

    I would like more episodes following the yoga sequencing one so I can also expand my knowledge on that . Love it all❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katu3737
    United States2 years ago

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Exploring Experiential Anatomy in Yoga Therapy Education
Q: Leila, how would you define interoception?
Leila defines interoception as a neural process that collects sensory inputs from the body, processes them in the insula with limbic and cognitive inputs, and outputs motivation for self-regulation, while acknowledging the distinction between data and the stories we tell about that data.
Exploring Experiential Anatomy in Yoga Therapy Education
Q: So Leila, why don't you get us started and tell us how long has this book been out and anything else you want to share as an opening about this beautiful book?
Leila explains the generative story of the book, how experiential anatomy grew from a long-running teaching program, the scale of the course over the years, and how it was influenced by student feedback, ultimately becoming the core teaching manual and shaping its expansion beyond a pure yoga audience.
Daily Practice, Inner Guidance, and the Living Experience of Sādhana with Lee Mejewski
Q: How do you define yoga in this context, and how does it relate to healing?
Yoga is a state of being, a unity with something greater, and by reconnecting to that state through disciplined practice we clear conditioning and enable healing on multiple levels.
Daily Practice, Inner Guidance, and the Living Experience of Sādhana with Lee Mejewski
Q: But for you, what does sadhana mean?
Sadhana means daily, consistent practice that can evolve over time, moving from a rigid schedule to an attitude of awareness and presence in every moment.
Ahimsa in Action: What Aging Teaches Us About Kindness and Strength
Q: How do you define Ahimsa in the context of aging bodies and their nervous systems?
Ahimsa expands beyond avoidance of harm to actively supporting well-being within the individual, especially in older adults, by fostering self-compassion, mindful communication, and gentle, intentional movement that respects nervous system regulation.

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The show blends yoga philosophy with neuroscience and psychology to explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to mental and physical well-being. Guests typically include yoga therapists, clinicians, educators, and mindfulness experts who share actionable tools—ranging from nervous-system regulation and somatic practices to ethical considerations and embodiment. Episodes often center on how yoga therapy can be integrated into healthcare, pain management, aging, trauma recovery, and behavior change, with a consistent emphasis on accessible, real-life applications. Noteworthy is the emphasis on bridging ancient wisdom with modern science and building a supportive community for practitioners and learners alike.

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Recent guests on Yoga Therapy Hour include:

1. Leila Stuart
2. Kimberly Searl
3. Robin Rothenberg
4. Laurie Angress
5. Danielle Burke
6. Marlysa Sullivan
7. Posture Ellie
8. Colleen Carroll

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