Beyond Trauma

In this episode with my dear friend, Alexandra Seidenstein, we discuss the study of epigenetics, a biological science which tracks patterns of activation or deactivation of our DNA expression. Ali's work and our conversation revolves around the changes in expressions of genes as a result of PTSD and her hypothesis of how those same genes might express themselves differently after longterm yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices. We also talk about the importance of science in validating what we yoga practitioners know to be true, the loops associated with pain and trauma and how yoga can shift those, and what Ali sees happening in the future of science.

Ali’s insights from her personal life experience with and scientific research of yoga and trauma are unparalleled. Her understanding of and belief in eastern and western healing modalities and systems of measurement puts her in a unique position to share wisdom with all of us.

Alexandra Seidenstein is a yoga teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. She was previous on the faculty at NYU in the Biomolecular Engineering program, where she remains a premedical advisor. She is all but dissertation for her PhD with Dr. Brad Aouizerat at the Bluestone Clinic at NYU where her thesis research is focused on epigenetic, particular gene expression changes in response to PTSD. She is currently a 4th year medical student pursuing Orthopaedic Surgery. She holds a B.S in neuroscience and an M.S in molecular. biology. As the founder of the non-profit, Kids Who Care, Inc., Ali holds over 20 years experience in advocacy and leadership.

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Opening and Closing music: Other People's Photographs courtesy of Daniel Zaitchik. Follow Daniel on Spotify. 

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