{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Nervous System Science Every Yoga Teacher Should Know","description":"What\u2019s actually happening in the body when yoga helps you \u201ccalm down\u201d? In this behind-the-scenes lesson pulled directly from the Uplifted 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, we explore the nervous system science behind yoga, and why practices like breathwork, inversions, mantra, repetition, and Savasana can profoundly shift your stress response. You\u2019ll learn why yoga isn\u2019t just about relaxing, but about building awareness, resilience, and the ability to move skillfully between stress and recovery. We explore: \ud83d\udd39 How yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system \ud83d\udd39 Why slow exhales and vagal tone matter for emotional regulation \ud83d\udd39 The nervous system effects of inversions, mantra, repetition, and Savasana \ud83d\udd39 Why yoga isn\u2019t about avoiding stress, but responding to it differently \ud83d\udd39 How yoga teachers help students build nervous system resilience through awareness This episode is a special preview from inside our teacher training and offers a glimpse into how we blend anatomy, nervous system science, yoga philosophy, and embodied practice together inside the program. \ud83c\udf93 Curious about joining the next cohort of the Uplifted 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training? Learn more about our anatomy-forward, highly supportive online certification program \u2192  https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/online-yoga-teacher-training\/?utm_medium=social&amp;amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=200ytt&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc96 Or, if this episode helped you understand your nervous system or yoga practice in a new way, I\u2019d be so grateful if you left a quick review for the podcast. Reviews help more yogis discover these teachings and support the show tremendously. \u2728 Leave a review here:  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-uplifted-yoga-podcast\/id1097989571?action=write-review (If the link opens the show page instead of reviews, just scroll down and click on \u201cRatings &amp;amp; Reviews\u201d then tap \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d) &amp;nbsp; FREE Practice: Calming Restorative Yoga Sequence | Relax &amp;amp; Nourish your Senses (45-min) All Levels Relevant Blog: Industry Expert Tips For Yoga Injury Prevention (+ Modifications) &amp;nbsp; Relevant to Today\u2019s Episode: \u2705  200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training \ud83d\udd2e  300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training \ud83d\udc96  Uplifted Membership \ud83c\udfa7 Also Listen to: #420 \u2013  Healing Painful Joints with Scott Hogan #424 \u2013  What Makes a Great Yoga Teacher Training? Your Questions Answered #429 \u2013  My Yogic Decision-Making Framework: How to Find Real Clarity &amp;nbsp; \u00a9 2026 Uplifted Yoga |  BrettLarkin.com ","author_name":"The Uplifted Yoga Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41676190\/height\/300\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/434242\/\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41676190"}