{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1eeac481-5a35-46e4-b419-7fe91462675f","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Yoga as Medicine: Alignment-Based Healing for Real People \u2014 with Rachel Lundberg","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn The Mindful Living podcast, host Sana speaks with Rachel Lundberg, founder of Yoga Oak University and creator of the Alignment-Based Yoga Specialist Certification. Rachel reframes yoga from \u201cposes on a mat\u201d to a practical, teachable system that supports chronic illness recovery, aging bodies, and anyone feeling disconnected. We dig into why many yoga classes feel unsafe or confusing, how biomechanics and precise cueing prevent injury, and how healthcare professionals and yoga teachers can finally speak the same language to improve outcomes. If you\u2019ve ever thought yoga wasn\u2019t for you, this conversation shows a grounded way back\u2014through alignment, honesty, and individualized practice.\u00a0\nAbout the guest:\nRachel Lundberg is a lifelong mover, educator, and chronic-illness survivor who founded Yoga Oak University. She certifies Alignment-Based Yoga Specialists, training yoga teachers and healthcare providers to read bodies, cue safely, and tailor practice to real human mechanics.\nKey takeaways :\n\n\nYoga\u2019s value isn\u2019t flexibility\u2014it\u2019s alignment: moving bodies in ways joints and muscles are designed to move.\n\n\nMany classes \u201cguide flows\u201d rather than teach mechanics; this gap leads to confusion and injury.\n\n\nBiomechanics + clear cueing (options, modifications, variations) help every student feel safe and included.\n\n\nHealthcare already recommends yoga for stress; bridging with trained alignment-based teachers makes referrals effective.\n\n\nStandard teacher trainings often underserve anatomy and assessment; Rachel\u2019s program fills that gap.\n\n\nWhen practice aligns with the person\u2019s story (trauma, age, injury), yoga becomes medicine for mind and body.\n\n\nOutcome to seek: students who feel seen, safe, and capable, not pressured to match poster-poses.\n\n\nVision: yoga prescriptions that sit alongside PT and counseling, delivered by teachers fluent in mechanics and care.\n\n\nHow to connect with the guest:\n\n\nWebsite: yogaoakuniversity.comFind details on the Alignment-Based Yoga Teacher Training and the Alignment-Based Yoga Specialist program, current small-group cohorts, and the upcoming year-long intensive.\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContactBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA\nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguestVideo Testimonial","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}