What happens when cutting-edge neurosurgery meets ancient yogic wisdom? Dr. Ciara Harraher bridges these worlds with remarkable insight and grace.
As a Stanford neurosurgeon and 30-year yoga practitioner, Dr. Harraher offers a unique perspective on the mind-body connection that few can match.
The conversation weaves between her groundbreaking work as a neurosurgeon treating brain tumors, spine injuries, and stroke patients, and her personal experience with how yoga fundamentally changed her approach to medicine and life.
Beyond technical expertise, Dr. Harraher's story reveals the power of integrated approaches to health. As she navigates leadership roles advocating for both patients and physicians, she demonstrates how ancient wisdom and modern medicine can work together to create more comprehensive healing.
Ready to explore this fascinating intersection of neuroscience and yoga? Listen now and discover how these seemingly different worlds might hold the key to your own healing journey.
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**Single nostril breathing in yoga can refer to practicing only alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana).
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/11/yoga
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6971819/
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