{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fb70f9272-1b15-4fe2-a2e8-842fbbac5ec9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Yoga for the Soul: How Alignment-Based Yoga Heals the Body, Brain, and Heart with Rachel Lundberg","description":"In this transformative episode of The Soul Mirror, host Shreya speaks with Rachel Lundberg, a visionary yoga educator and founder of Thrive Yoga OC. Rachel bridges movement, neuroscience, and spiritual alignment to help people rediscover harmony between body, mind, and heart.\nFrom her decade-long journey through chronic illness to developing her signature Alignment-Based Yoga and Embodied Wise Yoga, Rachel reveals how true alignment is not about perfect poses\u2014it\u2019s about living in integrity with the self.\nThis conversation explores the nervous system as a gateway to transformation, how belief systems shape the body, and why modern wellness needs to move beyond aesthetics into authentic embodiment. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or teacher, this dialogue will reshape how you see yoga\u2014as a sacred mirror for your inner world.\n\nAbout the Guest:\nRachel Lundberg is an alignment-based yoga educator, studio founder, and creator of Embodied Wise Yoga. With over 30 years in movement, dance, and Iyengar tradition, she teaches how yoga can regulate the nervous system, rewire limiting beliefs, and open the heart to deeper healing. Rachel leads training programs for yoga teachers and healthcare professionals to integrate structural alignment, neuroplasticity, and heart-centered living into their practice.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nAlignment in yoga is not about straight lines\u2014it\u2019s about living in truth and self-trust.\n\n\nThe body often mirrors the deeper misalignments in our beliefs, emotions, and daily choices.\n\n\nHealing requires cooperation, not control; yoga becomes a language the nervous system can trust.\n\n\nChronic illness can be an awakening\u2014Rachel\u2019s decade-long healing journey revealed how mindset, movement, and neuroplasticity are deeply intertwined.\n\n\nTrue embodiment integrates brain, body, and heart, turning yoga into a living conversation with the self.\n\n\nThe nervous system holds the key to transformation; safety and repetition create lasting change.\n\n\nTeachers must balance structure and freedom\u2014understanding biomechanics while allowing personal expression.\n\n\nStrict alignment rules can hinder growth; awareness and modification support sustainable practice.\n\n\nThe future of yoga lies in healthcare collaboration, education, and trauma-informed teaching.\n\n\nYoga is not just an exercise\u2014it\u2019s a way of being, a return to inner harmony and wholeness\n\n\n\nConnect with the Guest:\nWebsite: www.thriveyogaoc.comCertification Program: yogaoakuniversity.comFollow Rachel for live classes, teacher training, and alignment-based healing practices.\n\nWant to be a guest on The Soul Mirror?\nDM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\nDisclaimer:\nThis 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\nAbout Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f:\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, and wellness advocate\u2014this network shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\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, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\n\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5d2a9c0d-da60-479d-ab84-b52de3cc90f6/mjexzs5wbmc.jpg"}