Finding Balance Podcast

In this discussion, host and wellness consultant Anusha Wijeyakumar talks to the founder of iRest Institute and clinical psychologist Richard Miller about how we can maintain a deep sense of wholeness and empowerment in the face of strife—whether that strife is related to a personal challenge or to the circumstances of living in an uncertain world. You’ll learn how Richard developed iRest Yoga Nidra—a healing meditation practice taught at community centers, hospices, correctional facilities, and military hospitals—and how it can improve daily life, address a range of sleep disturbances, and connect...

How can yoga and meditation help us build resilience in the face of uncertainty? In this episode of Finding Balance, Anusha talks to neuroscientist, mental performance coach for athletes, and yoga teacher Dr. Daya Grant about the adaptability of the brain; the effect of yoga, meditation, and breathwork on the brain; and how we can make decisions from a place of clarity and strength.

In this episode of Finding Balance, host Anusha Wijeyakumar interviews Dr. Sadia Khan about her pivotal work in holistic breast cancer care. Dr. Khan is a breast surgical oncologist and program director of Integrative Breast Oncology at the Hoag Breast Center and assistant clinical professor of surgery at Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. They discuss the roles of integrative medicine, nutrition, and exercise in breast cancer prevention and breast cancer care and in managing the stress that often accompanies a diagnosis. Dr. Khan also shares five lifestyle shifts...

In this episode, Anusha talks to Sandhiya Ramaswammy, founder of Alchemy Ayurveda and faculty member at the California College of Ayurveda. They discuss how Sandhiya turned to ayurveda during her years in the corporate sector in order to manage her health challenges, and they talk about the importance of establishing good sleeping and eating routines, especially during times of stress. You’ll also get tips for how to begin a daily ayurvedic routine as well as ayurvedic practices you can do to address job stress, and Sandhiya offers a few suggestions for self-massage, relaxing essential oils, and...

In this discussion, Anusha talks to Yoga International’s vice president of corporate partnerships, Jim Jennings, about the initiatives he’s working on to bring accessible yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation practices to the workplace. They discuss the everyday challenges employees face whether they’re trying to find an effective way to take a short, relaxing work break; navigating working from home for the first time; or looking for daily yoga practices that suit their needs. You’ll also learn about Yoga International’s 90-day free customizable corporate partnership program for hospitals, nursing...