Polyvagal Theory

How Yoga Rewires Your Nervous System

What happens inside your brain and body when you step onto the yoga mat? In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge neuroscience behind yoga practice — and why it goes far deeper than flexibility or stress relief.From the vagus nerve to neuroplasticity, from the default mode network to the autonomic nervous system, yoga is now recognized as one of the most powerful tools we have for rewiring the brain. We look at how breath, movement, and meditation work together to shift the nervous system from chronic fight-or-flight into a state of regulated, embodied calm.We explore the science of interoception — your brain's ability to sense your own body — and why developing this capacity may be key to emotional resilience, trauma recovery, and lasting well-being. Featuring insights from neuroscientist Stephen Porges, trauma researcher Bessel van der Kolk, and the growing body of clinical research showing measurable changes in the brains of long-term yoga practitioners.A grounded, science-backed conversation for anyone who has ever felt the shift that happens after a good practice — and wanted to understand why.