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How We Heal: Exploring the Neuroscience of Yoga, Meditation & Fascia
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Saturday June 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Sanctuary
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Healing isn’t just about what we practice—it’s about how and why it works.

In this interdisciplinary panel, we’ll explore the mechanisms behind yoga and meditation through the lens of neuroscience and fascial science. Our expert panel will unpack how these practices influence the nervous system, the brain, and the body’s connective tissue—and how those systems communicate to support resilience, regulation, and repair.

Expect a dynamic, accessible discussion that bridges ancient practice and modern research—offering insight into why these tools remain so powerful, and how we can apply them with greater intention.

This panel is for teachers, practitioners, and the curious alike—anyone interested in understanding the deeper mechanisms of healing and how yoga and meditation support the body’s innate intelligence.
Presenters
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avatar for Becky Acabchuk, PhD

Becky Acabchuk, PhD

Neuroscientist, Mindfulness and Wellbeing expert, Yoga Instructor
Dr. Becky Acabchuk is a neuroscientist and wellbeing expert whose research explores the benefits of mind-body practices for enhancing mental and physical health. She is a Research Scientist at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University and also serves as a Sleep Specialist with O2X... Read More →
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Sonia Azad

For more than two decades, Emmy Award Winning Sonia Azad has served as a trusted voice in broadcast journalism, known for translating complex health and science topics into clear, evidence-based stories. Her work has earned top honors from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters and... Read More →
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Saturday June 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Sanctuary
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