# A Different Kind of Strength: Yoga & Mental Health

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Podcast: [The Yoga Well Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-yoga-well-podcast-7062889)
Published: 2026-01-27T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join the conversation of yoga beyond physical postures. Focusing on breath-centered yoga and meditation for stress and anxiety, this episode explores yoga therapy training and application in relation to mental health. Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr Desikachar, Chase Bossart, speaks with Yoga Therapist and chanting instructor, Cindy Capwell. Exploring yoga as an experiential teaching, the craft of meeting a student's current needs while laying down a foundation for more, the breath and developing a quality of attention, and the movement from group classes to individualization of practices, Cindy speaks to her work in the mental health field, including the organization Mental Health America. Find Cindy Capwell in Asheville, NC, and at YogaAlambana.com. Access live and on-demand courses with Chase at https://www.yogawell.com/our-offerings/

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