Reducing Stress for Cardiac Wellness

Reducing Stress: Summary

Reducing stress intersects with yoga, wellness, and cardiac health according to guest Susi Amendola, a renowned yoga therapist and author of author of “The Centered Heart: Evidence-Based Mind-Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Health”. Amendola shares her journey from experiencing severe anxiety and stress at a young age to discovering the transformative power of yoga and Ayurveda.

This episode highlights her work with the Ohio State University’s Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program and her contribution to expanding the practices of yoga and lifestyle changes for heart health, which has touched the lives of many seeking holistic healing and stress management.

The conversation also covers the personal health transformations facilitated by Amendola’s teaching, emphasizing the profound mental, emotional, and physical benefits of yoga and Ayurveda practices. Amendola’s experiences founding Yoga Now and developing stress management programs across the United States serve as a testament to the widespread applicability and effectiveness of these holistic practices in improving overall well-being and cardiac health.

This episode explores Amendola’s insights on harnessing one’s inner wisdom and intuition for self-healing and the significance of adopting a centered approach to personal health. Emphasizing compassion, mindfulness, and the balanced integration of yoga techniques, she offers listeners practical advice and encouragement to explore yoga and Ayurveda as avenues for achieving stress reduction, better health, and a more harmonious life