This is Yoga Therapy
This is Yoga Therapy
Michele Lawrence
Neuroscience and Yogic Chanting with Dr. Gemma Perry
41 minutes Posted Aug 17, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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Can vocal chanting and intentional vibration measurably alter our neurobiology? In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with scientist, researcher, and educator Dr. Gemma Perry. Dr. Perry shares findings from her doctoral research on the physiological and psychological mechanisms of chanting—from vagal nerve stimulation and heart rate variability to stress reduction and social connection. We discuss: The Neurobiology of Vibration: What happens to the brain and...