About Dr. Daya Grant, PhD, MS
Daya Alexander Grant, PhD, MS, is a neuroscientist, mental performance coach, and yoga teacher who specializes in helping athletes train their minds through the application of science-backed mental skills and meditation techniques. She has a Master’s degree in Kinesiology/Sport Psychology and a PhD in Neuroscience from UCLA, where her research focused on the long-term consequences of repeat concussions. After completing her doctorate in 2015, she served as a neuroscience consultant and helped launch the education curriculum for the LoveYourBrain Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with traumatic brain injuries. She has created two courses for Yoga Medicine: Yoga for Triathletes and Yoga for Concussion. She has a private practice based in Los Angeles, where she also loves writing, competing in triathlon, and enjoying the beach life with her husband and their 3-year-old son.
Online Courses with Daya
Articles By Daya
Athletes and Weekend Warriors: Here’s How to Use Yoga to Prevent Injuries
By Dr. Daya Grant for YogiApproved. Bravo, weekend warriors. You work long days Monday through Friday but keep the commitment to move your body on a
Concussion Recovery: Yoga for the “Invisible” Injury
Daya Alexander Grant, Ph.D., M.S. for Yoga Medicine® shares some information on concussions – the most common head injury. Learn how yoga can benefit concussion recovery