Interview: Ancient Yoga for Modern Mental Health - End Burnout with Dr. Ishan Shivanand

Discover how ancient wisdom meets modern science, and how consciousness is explored through both spiritual tradition and lived research. In this episode, Nid speaks with Dr. Ishan Shivanand, a globally recognised yoga teacher, mental health researcher, and founder of Yoga of Immortals. Raised in Indian monasteries within a 21-generation yogic lineage, Ishan brings together ancient yogic knowledge and modern neuroscience to explore how we understand the mind today. Together, they discuss how meditation, consciousness, and community support us in navigating the increasing pressures of modern life. The conversation also explores the role of technology in shaping attention, perception, and emotional wellbeing, and how ancient practices can help restore clarity, resilience, and inner balance. Through stories from his upbringing and insights from his research, Ishan shares how practices like meditation, breathwork, and conscious living reconnect us with a deeper inner intelligence that is often lost in modern rhythm. This episode invites reflection on mental health, consciousness, and the evolving potential of the human mind. Chapter markers 00:00 Introduction to Ancient Wisdom & Mental Health 04:40 Growing Up in a Yogic Lineage 10:12 The Power of Satsang & Community 16:18 Understanding Energy & Healing 22:10 Altered States of Consciousness in Meditation 28:45 Why Some People Feel Disconnected from Their Inner Energy 35:20 Purification, Emotional Layers & Inner Awareness 42:15 Yoga of Immortals & Modern Mental Health Research 48:50 Finding Joy Through Simple Practices Support the show Some practices may bring up deep emotions, so if you need guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 🌿 ✨ Discover which layer of the spiral you are in Take the Awakening Spiral Quiz here ✨ Get Supportive Daily Tools for Your Awakening Gifts Download the Nid’s Nidra App for free tools  to ground your awakening gifts with peace and clarity: Download here ✨ Align with Purpose Explore the Nid’s Nidra App for tools to find peace and clarity: Download here ✨ Find True Rest Access yoga nidra practices and dive deeper into the power of this modality in our Living in Deep Rest Course – free to the first 250 students. Much love and light,  Nid Support the show Some practices may bring up deep emotions, so if you need guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out. 🌿 ✨ Discover which layer of the spiral you are in Take the Awakening Spiral Quiz here ✨ Align with Purpose Explore the Nid’s Nidra App for tools to find peace and clarity: Download here ✨ Find True Rest Access yoga nidra practices and dive deeper into the power of this modality in our Living in Deep Rest Course - free to the first 250 students! Much love and light, Nid