Sometimes as a physician, we come across a situation where 'something on the Internet' comes up that is 'just enough to be dangerous'--a certain topic, in this case, the amygdala and its function--comes up and needs 'medical context'. Or in this case, 'medical and spiritual' context. If you would like to know more about the big picture, yoga, the amygdala, and you, here it is: http://reikidoc.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-are-consciousness-big-hugs.html Aloha and Mahalos, Namaste.