The ROI of Yoga
Health & Wellness Podcasts
The ROI of Yoga Podcast discusses YOGA: how our mind and body connect, the role of breathing in our physiology & perceptions, what benefits you can expect from it. We also discuss traditional and modern techniques for assessing and changing our mental state. Anastasis Tzanis has been a yoga teacher and nutritional therapist since 2012. He is a certified Wim Hof Method, Buteyko & Oxygen Advantage master instructor. He has serviced the special forces as a paratrooper and traded currency derivatives for 7y. His mission is to teach people how to connect their minds and body on a practical level.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
The ROI of Yoga Podcast discusses YOGA: how our mind and body connect, the role of breathing in our physiology & perceptions, what benefits you can expect from it. We also discuss traditional and modern techniques for assessing and changing our mental state. Anastasis Tzanis has been a yoga teacher and nutritional therapist since 2012. He is a certified Wim Hof Method, Buteyko & Oxygen Advantage master instructor. He has serviced the special forces as a paratrooper and traded currency derivatives for 7y. His mission is to teach people how to connect their minds and body on a practical level.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.atzanis.com
Episodes
Breathwork with Martin McPhilimey β’ Ep. 19
1/2/2023
During a 10-year career working in a clinical role as a Respiratory and Sleep scientist, Martin recognized that stress was a significant contributor to many of this patient's chronic health issues. Performance Through Health was born in 2018 to help people in an area he felt lacked in modern medicine. Now consulting online, Martin assists people in regaining control of their stress worldwide, boosting focus and energy to elevate performance and...
Duration:01:02:25
Functional Neurology is the Future with Celest Pareira β’ Ep. 18
10/8/2022
In this episode, I am discussing all thing Functional Neurology and its application in yoga with Celest Pareira .
Celest is a geek that loves anatomy, neuroscience and biomechanics. She acquired her BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 2009, and has recently started studying functional neurology. Her yoga classes are a mixture of creative movement backed by science and education. She co-authored the book Too Flexible to Feel Good, which is a roadmap for anyone struggling with hypermobility. Her...
Duration:01:00:24
Myofunctional Therapy with Daniela Rubino β’ Ep. 17
8/2/2022
In this episode, Daniela Rubino, a yoga teacher, Oxygen Advantage instructor, and myofunctional therapy consultant and I are discussing:
β’ how breathing affects our yoga practice and daily life
β’ the role of the tongue in breathing
β’ the role of oral myofunctional therapy in breathing rehabilitation
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#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #MyoFunctionalTherapy
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Yoga and Applied Neurology with Lori Palmer β’ Ep. 16b
4/2/2022
This is the 2nd of the 2 episodes in which I interviewed Lori Palmer author of the soon to be published book: "Start with Heart"
1:42 Lori Palmer's background
4:24 Lori Palmerβs influences
11:37 Lori's first time at the ashram
12:30 Her practice after the ashram
15:24 Addressing specific needs vs. combined practices
20:52 Lori Palmerβs approach to coaching
26:28 What different types of threat exist?
31:08 Are people threatened more by their identity or physiological self?
36:48...
Duration:00:55:09
Yoga and Applied Neurology with Lori Palmer β’ Ep. 16a
3/27/2022
This is the 1st of the 2 episodes in which I interviewed Lori Palmer author of the soon to be published book: "Start with Heart"
1:42 Lori Palmer's background
4:24 Lori Palmerβs influences
11:37 Lori's first time at the ashram
12:30 Her practice after the ashram
15:24 Addressing specific needs vs. combined practices
20:52 Lori Palmerβs approach to coaching
26:28 What different types of threat exist?
31:08 Are people threatened more by their identity or physiological self?
36:48...
Duration:00:54:34
Which yoga style is best for injury rehab? β’ Ep. 15
2/10/2022
Yoga is often recommended for rehab after an injury. Which style of yoga would be the most appropriate though? Are there any risks when practicing yoga while injured? Which are the red flags π©? In this episode, I discuss how I would approach yoga post-injury and why I think pilates is a good complement.
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #YogaForInjuries
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Should you follow one style of yoga only? β’ Ep. 14
2/3/2022
Are you attached to one yoga style? Are you thinking of taking up yoga and trying to figure out which style would be most appropriate for you? In this episode, I am sharing with you why I think one yoga style is unlikely to provide all the benefits yoga has to offer! One size doesn't fit all and for most people, one yoga style doesn't fit all their needs.
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #HowToChooseAYogaStyle
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5 qualities of a good yoga teacher β’ Ep. 13
1/27/2022
There are 5 I have come to identify as the most important for me:
1. Skills / Knowledge
2. Experience in teaching
3. Clarity in explaining her/his approach
4. Ability to provide balanced feedback
5. Ability to listen
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #BestYogaTeacher
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Duration:00:20:54
Yoga for better sleep? β’ Ep. 12
1/20/2022
Yoga can improve your sleep, but how? The reality is as long as you have a regular yoga practice chances are you will see an improvement in your sleep but you can be more specific if your goal is to get better sleep:
β’ Build a routine before bedtime
β’ Develop an early morning routine
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #YogaForBetterSleep
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Duration:00:23:00
Breathwork for PTSD β’ Ep. 11
1/15/2022
Breathwork can be very useful in dealing with fluctuations in our mental and emotional state. How about trauma though? In today's podcast, I am discussing the use of breathwork for individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Breathe Right 2-week course: https://www.atzanis.com/product/breathe-right-course/
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #PTSD
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Can yoga replace strength work? β’ Ep. 10
1/9/2022
Is yoga/pilates enough to get you strong? It depends on which parts of your body you want to strengthen. In today's podcast, I am discussing the limitations of yoga/pilates towards strength gains and how you can make the most of your bodyweight training to strengthen your body.
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #Bodyweightstrength
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Do affirmations work? β’ Ep. 9
1/1/2022
Affirmations are often used to help us achieve our goals. Do they work? Clearly, they must have some value in order to have survived thousands of years. Yet do all people you know that use affirmations realize their goals? I would imagine no. So what's the problem. In this episode, I am discussing which are the 5 elements of realizing progress in your yoga practice and the 5 qualities affirmations need to have in order to help you achieve your goal faster.
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga...
Duration:00:18:05
Yoga through the eyes of a neuroscientists with Miguel Mateas β’ Ep. 8
12/25/2021
In this podcast, I had the honor to host Miguel Mateas who is:
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00:00 Intro
05:25 Miguel's memories of becoming a yoga teacher 20 years ago
13:00 How Miguel has used pranayama in the last 20 years?
15:43 Japanese Ma 18:45 HeartMath's use in Stress Management
22:20 The use of yoga for people with ADHD
28:03 A neurologist's perspective of the...
Why alignment is important in yoga? β’ Ep. 7
12/24/2021
Should you be concerned about your alignment when practicing? If so are there instances that focusing too much on alignment can compromise your practice?
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #YogaAlignment
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How to combine pranayama with asana? β’ Ep 6
12/18/2021
In this episode I am discussing 5 ways to incorporate breathwork in your yoga practice:
1. At the start/end of the practice
2. Breathe Light throughout
3. Perform Breath Holds
4. Reduce the # of breaths
5. Establish a rhythm in your breathing
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Duration:00:15:12
How quickly can yoga change your body? β’ Ep 5
12/17/2021
Yoga can be transformative on many levels, one of which is our body. How soon should you expect your body to change through yoga? Do you need to practice daily? Is it possible for everyone to change through yoga? This is the top of today's podcast. I am covering 5 key areas which will determine how quickly you can expect changes!
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #TheYogaBody
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Buteyko Immune Response β’ Ep 4
12/17/2021
Can the Buteyko Method influence your Immune System? Or more broadly, can Breathwork help your Immune System? I think so. In this podcast, I am covering 3 key ways in which breathwork can strengthen your immune system and in which cases you have to be cautious with the breathwork.
#TheROIofYoga #TheBenefitsOfYoga #ButeyjkoBreathing
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Can yoga help with anxiety ? β’ Ep 3
12/17/2021
Can yoga help with anxiety? π€
Intuitively most people will argue that yes it can. However how? I am presenting here 9 ways in which yoga can benefit those suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, or just high levels of stress. The breathing and its effect on the respiratory and nervous system, enduring the asanas and of course, meditation are just some of the ways yoga helps. Let me know in the comments how has yoga helped you!
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How to breathe properly? WHM vs OA β’ Ep 2
12/16/2021
How to breathe properly? π€
Is there a right way to breathe or anything goes?
Is there a best system to help you breathe properly? In this episode, I am discussing how to improve your breathing as well as: β’ Can the Wim Hof Breathing help you improve your Control Pause? β’ Why do people stop seeing an increase in the breath-hold times when Wim Hofing? Breathe Right Course: https://www.atzanis.com/product/breathe-right-2-week-course/
π· Time tags
00:00 Intro
01:08 How to breathe...
Wim Hof Covid β’ Ep 1
12/16/2021
Can Wim Hof breathing help with Covid? This is the topic of this podcast.
@Wim Hof while speaking on @Mark Hyman, MD 's podcast claimed that Breathing is key against Covid. Here I am sharing my take. I am also discussing:
β’ Why do some people experience kidney pain when breathing deep?
β’ Th role of adrenaline in the Wim Hof breathing
π· Time tags
00:00 Intro
00:53 Wim Hof Covid 19
07:57 Wim Hof Breathing Adrenaline (Immune-mediated effects of Wim Hof technique )
10:46 Kidney...