Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Directors: Deep Breaths: Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness for People with Traumatic Brain Injury-Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Directors: Deep Breaths: Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness for People with Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Directors: Deep Breaths: Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness for People with Traumatic Brain Injury

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Anita Tawari and Nurali Chauhan discuss the therapeutic benefits of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). They highlight the prevalence of TBI and its impact on the body, as well as the limitations of current treatments. Nurali leads participants in various breathing exercises and explains the elements of yoga and its influence on the brain and body. She emphasizes the importance of adapting yoga for individuals with TBI. The video also explores the effects of meditation on stress reduction, attention, self-awareness, and brain changes. Nurali leads participants in active and passive meditation exercises. The session concludes with a discussion on sharing resources and the benefits of community integration in yoga practice for individuals with TBI. The video includes information on the Love Your Brain organization and its free programs for individuals with TBI, as well as various resources such as apps, books, and online programs for yoga and meditation. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share their own resources. The video recording is available for future viewing.

Keywords

yoga

meditation

mindfulness

therapeutic benefits

traumatic brain injury

TBI

breathing exercises

brain and body

stress reduction

self-awareness

community integration

Love Your Brain organization