Neuroscience Meets Yoga With Rob Dorgan

When two lifelong practitioners sit down to talk about yoga, the conversation naturally runs deep.

Rob recently had the joy of joining Liz Albanis, senior yoga teacher and host of Yoga for Trauma: The Inner Fire of Yoga, for an episode exploring the profound meeting point between neuroscience and yoga—and how our inner practice can rewire both the brain and the heart.

This heartfelt discussion is for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of stress, trauma, or burnout, and wondered how yoga might offer a path toward healing. Together, Liz and Rob explored the science behind transformation—how meditation and mindful movement can reshape the nervous system, help us regulate emotional patterns, and bring us back into connection with ourselves.

Topics We Explored

• Yoga beyond the mat: Why meditation can be the ultimate act of self-love.

• Neuroscience catching up to ancient wisdom: How consistent practice can remodel the brain and build resilience.

• Tantra’s non-dual lens: Moving beyond right and wrong to find meaning and growth through life’s hardest seasons.

• The nervous system as a teacher: How yoga builds awareness, safety, and empowerment in body and mind.

• Trauma as transformation: How pain and injury can become portals to healing, not endpoints.

About the Podcast

Yoga for Trauma: The Inner Fire of Yoga is a deeply compassionate space created by Liz Albanis, designed for anyone seeking to release trauma, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with the body.

Each episode blends practical tools, personal stories, and expert conversations that illuminate how yoga supports recovery and holistic wellbeing. Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, Liz’s approach offers insight and inspiration for cultivating calm, grounding, and presence.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• What type of yoga is best for releasing trauma?

• Can yoga help with grief, anxiety, or harmful habits?

• What is trauma-informed or somatic yoga?

You’ll find those answers and much more here.

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