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The Soul of Yoga: Yoga Therapy & Allopathic Western Medicine with Melissa Shah
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- The Yoga Well Podcast
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- Mar 24, 2026
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- 3546
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Summary
In the Viniyoga lineage of therapeutic yoga, there is a focus on yoga beyond physical postures, emphasizing a connection that extends beyond the mind-body. In this episode, explore perspectives on yoga therapy, including the challenges and opportunities of integrating it with Western healthcare. Join Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar with our episode host and Yoga Therapist, Melissa Shah, as they engage with topics of healing beyond the physical, the importance of prāṇa's functionality, and yoga's techniques being taken out of context. Connect with Melissa at https://www.findyourbreath.net. Want to dive into the Yogasūtra? Chase begins a word-by-word discussion of Chapter One this April 2026. Join the weekly discussion group with class recordings at https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra