Episode 31: Resilience to Become with Guest Dr. Daya Alexander Grant
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Sandy has a conversation with Daya Alexander Grant, Ph.D., about how yoga supports resiliency within our lives.
Daya Alexander Grant, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, mental performance consultant, and yoga teacher who specializes in helping elite athletes train their minds using mental skills and meditation techniques. Drawing from her own background as a dancer and triathlete, she empowers athletes to recognize their inner strength and mindfully work the process. Daya has a Master’s degree in Kinesiology/Sport Psychology and a Doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA, where her research focused on the long-term consequences of repeat concussions. She served as a neuroscience consultant and helped launch the education curriculum for the LoveYourBrain Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with traumatic brain injuries. Daya’s work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she has contributed articles and expert opinion to Yoga Journal, Yoga Medicine, Stack, and Totum Women. She has created courses and guided meditations for Yoga Medicine and Yoga International. Daya lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their young son.
IG: @dr.dayagrant
www.dayagrant.com
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