Yoga for Dentists

Endodontist and Weight Loss Coach Dr. Natanya Brown and I discuss common weight-loss pitfalls for dental professionals and how using mindfulness can help you lose weight.   Get the Weight Loss for Dentists: Quick-Start Guide : www.drnatanya.com Connect with Dr. Natanya Brown: www.drnatanya.com Dr. Natanya on Instagram : www.instagram.com/dr.natanya Dr. Natany on Facebook : www.facebook.com/drnatan...

If you're having a hard time managing your anger, this meditation is a great exercise for learning how to respond instead of reacting to the stresses inherent to dentistry.  For a visual experience, check out this episode on the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enj...

Registered Dental Hygienist and Yoga Therapist Caitlin Parsons and I discuss the common musculoskeletal issues she sees in her dental clients, what yoga therapy is and why you should consider it as part of your "career longevity" toolbox!  Visit https://www.caitlinparsons.com for a free yoga therapy class for neck and shoulders and a free 5-day Change Your Posture, Change Your Life Challenge   Cai...

If you're new to meditation and not sure where to start, this episode is for you. This tutorial offers an easy breathing technique that anyone can do no matter what level of experience you have or wherever you find yourself. In other words, you don’t have to sit on a meditation pillow or lie down. And you don’t have to be in a zen garden wearing linen. You can just be sitting in your private offic...

If you've avoided yoga for fear of passing gas, rest assured, you are not alone. Listen to learn why farting happens during yoga and what to do about it. Check out this episode on the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry without Sacrificing Your...

In this episode, I answer a question I received by DM from a dentist who is new to yoga. There are so many styles of yoga, which type is best for dentists? Listen to hear my opinion based on over 20 years of experience. 🧘🏻‍♀️🙏🏻 🦷 Check out this episode on the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me:...

This guided meditation encourages you to ponder what makes you come alive. It also includes a quote from Howard Thurman, in recognition of Black History Month. Check out the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry without Sacrificing Your Body and...

Yep, I had COVID. In this episode, I share my experience, my family's experience, some thoughts on the vaccine and what really matters most, not just to me, but to you too (based on your responses to my prompt). Check out the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enjoy...

It's a new year! Take some time to envision how you want this year to go. Sit back, relax and follow this guided meditation to visualize a positive future! Check this episode out on the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry without Sacrificing Yo...

Do you even really know what actually relaxes you? Take a few moments with Dr. Josie Dovidio to explore this question. Maybe you'll realize that something that used to relax you, no longer serves this purpose. Check out the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enjoy Li...

Are you ready to purge 2020? Listen to this guided meditation to reflect on this challenging year so you can let it go and usher in your aspirations for 2021! Check this episode out on the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry without Sacrificing...

Maybe you get the sense that props are helpful but you’re not sure how to use them or maybe you consider their use “cheating”. Well, I’m here to tell you that yoga props do not make your practice less than, just like not using them doesn’t make your yoga practice better than. Listen to this episode to understand why you might want to use yoga props. Using Yoga Props & Fish Pose - details with...

Dr. Alan Mead, co-host of the Dental Hacks and Peaceful Practice podcasts, talks about his weight loss journey during the pandemic and managing lifestyle diseases. We discuss the physical and mental effects of exercise streaks and how to make time to exercise during the workweek. Dr. Mead also recounts getting hit by a truck while exercising, an event that broke his back in two places! Check this...

Do you fall asleep while meditating? You're not the only one. Listen to this episode to see what it means. Check out the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: josie@yogafordentists.net How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry without Sacrificing Your Body and Mind : click here : https://www.crownofwellness.com/w...

This heartwarming guided meditation is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Focus on the people in your life who you are grateful for and feel the love and support they give you all year long. Of course, sharing gratitude is great any time of year, especially when you need a reminder of how much you are loved. Check out the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . Hang out with like-minded d...

Dr. Joshua Austin, a nationally recognized lecturer and published author, discusses authenticity in the era of social media, his personal mental health journey and how yoga has become a vital part of his wellness toolbox. Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Check out the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry without...

Are your eyes tired from focused concentration through your loupes or all the screens that are inherent with modern life, let alone a dental practice? Then this video is for you. Learn how to prevent and reduce eye fatigue with this quick, easy yoga technique that you can do while still wearing most of your PPE. Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentis...

Jen Johannsen, a certified meditation teacher and licensed school psychologist, talks about how to reduce stress through non-weird meditation and mindfulness. She developed the Meditation Matchmaker Framework which enables her to pair people to the best meditation approach based on their preferences. Her secular approach takes the “woo-woo” out of meditation and makes it simple so that anyone can...

It's World Mental Health Day! This episode, originally recorded as a Facebook Live, will teach you a discreet way to self-soothe during moments of stress. It also includes a guided meditation on compassion for self and others. Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Check out the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel . How to Enjoy Life in Dentistry wit...

This episode was originally recorded as a Facebook Live for the Yoga for Dentists Group. In this episode, host Dr. Josie Dovidio, talks about being aware of your breath throughout the day as you work on patients, what your breath says about your mental state and the negative effects of bad energy.  Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Check out t...

Pathologist Dr. Nadine Kelly talks about her journey to becoming a doctor only to discover, after several years in practice, that despite all the years of training, a career in medicine did not suit her and the stress was significantly affecting her mental health. She made the courageous decision to leave medicine and pursue something that breathed new life into her – yoga. She now uses her medica...

Perfect for busy dental schedules, this quick meditation fits seamlessly into your day—even amidst the hustle of wearing PPE. Whether it’s during a patient procedure, in between patients, before a meal, or as you wind down, discover how to release tension in minutes. Once you get the hang of the face scan technique, you won't even need to listen to this episode to do it! This means you can carry s...

Yoga for Dentists is a podcast for wellness-minded dental professionals. Host Dr. Josie Dovidio, a general dentist since 1997 and certified yoga teacher, welcomes you to the launch of her new podcast! She will be offering guided meditations designed specifically for dental professionals, as well as interviewing dental industry leaders about how to develop the mental fortitude to set dental profess...