I’m so excited to invite you into this very special workshop that blends modern neuroscience with ancient yoga wisdom. Together we’ll explore how meditation and the 8 limbs of yoga shape not only the mind but also the brain and body.

This module will draw fascinating parallels between scientific research and the timeless teachings of yoga philosophy. With a fun and lighthearted approach, we’ll dive into the simple yet profound steps of the 8 limbs as a pathway to self-discovery and transformation.

You’ll learn how spiritual practice influences the nervous system, why meditation creates real changes in the brain, and how these practices can bring more freedom, resilience, and ease into your daily life.

Yoga has always been a holistic practice of healing and transformation — and modern science is now catching up to explain why it works. Whether you’re joining us as part of the 200-hour Myofascial Yoga Teacher Training or as a stand-alone workshop, this is your chance to experience for yourself how meditation can cultivate both inner peace and outer harmony.

Guest Teacher Marjorie Woollacott:

Marjorie Hines Woollacott, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience and Human Physiology at the University of Oregon and has been a meditator for almost four decades. She also has a Master’s degree in Asian Studies. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation; it includes research in neuroscience as well as testing the efficacy of alternative forms of therapy such as tai chi and meditation for improving both attention and balance in adults. She has co-authored a popular textbook for health professionals and has written more than 180 peer-reviewed research articles, several of which were on meditation, the topic that motivated her to write her latest book, Infinite Awareness: The Awakening of a Scientific Mind. She has been the keynote speaker at conferences in North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia, and has taught courses not only in neuroscience and rehabilitation medicine but also in meditation, hatha yoga, and alternative and complementary medicine.

Workshop Details

Dates: October 26, 2025

Hours: Sunday 10 am to 3 pm (mountain time zone)

Self-Study Content: Six hours of self-paced video, audio, and other self-study and practice guides are unlocked upon registration for each module.

Platform: Zoom

Phone: 403-701-9567 (text messages are welcome)

Investment: $333