Interview with Lauren Quan- Madrid, co-founder of People’s Yoga in East Los Angeles

Summary: Dr. Eric Madrid interviews Lauren Quan-Madrid, co-founder of People’s Yoga, the first yoga studio ever, in East Los Angeles. Lauren shares her experience with yoga over the last decade and how it has enriched her life. Lauren graduated from Cal Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies and a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in Urban Planning. After spending a few years in the corporate world, Lauren co-founded People’s Yoga Studio as a way of giving back to her community. Lauren also shares how yoga benefits the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Madrid also discusses the scientific studies which show yoga to be helpful for those with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia and much more. Contact People's Yoga http://www.peoplesyoga.org IG: @peoplesyoga Eric Madrid MD IG: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd References: Yoga & Back Pain- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28076926 Yoga & Breast Cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28045199 Yoga & Depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23922209 Yoga & Mod Dep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28301561 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.