Yoga and Science

Modern science loves classic Yoga.

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Did you know that Alternate nostrils breathing is one of many exercises or breathe work that you can do to trigger your autonomous nervous system?
its been extensively studied, and it has multiple benefits.

In Yoga this old technique is called Nadi shodhana or Anulom vilom and it's been practiced for at least 3000 years.
And thats why we are so lucky today to be able to measure these methods in the lab. Because of its popular and benefitial use.

We love science, but we have to respect and honor the origins, history and philosophy of this practice so we can apply these tools adapting to the context.

Always fascinating to listen to .gmundy

.tamararial is a fascinating scholar from the north Spain whom lives and works in the US, teaching and doing research on the respiratory system, fascia, pelvic floor and other topics of real interest for yoga teachers and practitioners.
In this short part of the interview she talks about the importance of breath to release the fascia, something crucial for yoga teachers and specially and gentle .

Tamara is also one of the founders of

There is no one like Oscar Pujol and Sanskrit experts like to learn about Yoga, India, history or philosophy of the Vedas.
They have access to texts that no one can read, they can understand first hand what others read after translations and interpretations of a third person that speaks a different language.
Scholar sanskritists have the wide diversity and the wisdom of the Sanskrit language, by far the one that knows more about the eastern philosophy, the mind and the nature of reality.

This short extract of our interview with Oscar is a great example of how much he could share with us about how Vedas and India had influenced the Western philosophers and western culture before Christ era.

Nacho Bañeras from is a brilliant philosopher and communicator. His knowledge about eastern and western culture allow us to understand the similarity between civilizations and wisdom.

The big difference between the Indian and the Greek philosophy is that one of them is still alive.

The more you understand the biomechanics of the practice, the more you realise the simplicity of Yoga. How introspective it is, how deep it goes, how mindful it becomes. Hayley Winter from knows very well what she is talking about, because she has experienced it her self. Once you experience it and you understand it, then you can drop it.