Yoga, Breath, and the Brain
Gessner Geyer gave a lecture on the neurobiology of insight, emotional well-being, and enlightenment. Using findings from recent scientific studies, Geyer pointed out that physicists and neurologists are now proving was yogis have known for centuries: experiences are what change us. It was once believed that our brains are "hard wired," but Geyer suggested that through meditation and awareness, we can even change the way our brain functions. This did not come as news to the audience, but his message was clear. Yoga helps us grow calmer, clearer, and more compassionate, and how e move and breathe affects how we think and feel.
Geyer ended the lecture with a Buddhist prayer: Be aware and don't squander life.