All of Yoga

All of Yoga

Yoga is so much more than the physical practice. This podcast explores all of yoga; what meditation is and the benefits, the roots, history and philosophy of yoga, how simple concepts can help us live a more peaceful life, and how to approach the physical aspect of yoga in a safe and beneficial way. If you’re brand new to yoga and wondering what it’s all about, or you’re an experienced yogi looking to learn more about all of yoga - this podcast is for you.

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26. How yoga reduces anxiety (with evidence!)

26. How yoga reduces anxiety (with evidence!)

Ok - let’s start with the doom and gloom: If you’re struggling with anxiety, it most likely won’t get better on its own. In fact, if left to it’s own devices, it’ll most likely get more challenging. The reality is that you’ll probably need to work diligently and consistently to manage, and reduce your anxiety. Right, that’s enough doom and gloom right?! Let’s look at the good stuff: When you start to meet your anxiety with movement, mindfulness and breathwork, the impact on managing and reduc...

2 Mars 19min

25. Five steps to starting a self-led yoga practice

25. Five steps to starting a self-led yoga practice

Now, if the idea of stepping onto the yoga mat without a teacher guiding you feels really daunting then you are not on your own, but it doesn't have to be daunting at all! Self practice is such a powerful way to deepen your understanding of yoga, to cultivate a peaceful mindset and to fully connect to your yoga practice, and that's why today I'm sharing five simple steps to help you start your own self led yoga practice. Plus, if you’re looking for guided support, I’ll be sharing details ...

16 Feb 11min

24. Morning breathwork for clarity & calm - A 5 minute guided practice

24. Morning breathwork for clarity & calm - A 5 minute guided practice

Start your day with clarity and calm with this 5 minute guided breathwork practice. If you wake up feeling groggy, overwhelmed, or you just need a little boost, this simple yet powerful practice will help you reset your mind and energise your body for the day ahead. In this short session, you’ll: ☀️ learn a gentle breathwork technique to calm the nervous system ☀️ increase mental clarity & focus for a productive day ☀️ feel refreshed, and ready for your day. -- Loved this ep...

10 Feb 4min

23. The benefits of yoga for office workers

23. The benefits of yoga for office workers

“Sitting is the new smoking!” Oh crikey - do we really need another thing to worry about? The reality is for many of us: sitting is necessary. We need to work in order to pay bills, and work is often desk based. News-flash! Worrying about sitting will not help anyone. However, adding some functional breathing, some de-desking movements and some midnfulness of our posture could improve both mental and physical health - a lot. This episode is designed to give you some food for thought, s...

3 Feb 18min

22. Yoga Nidra for becoming your best self

22. Yoga Nidra for becoming your best self

Become your best self through a deep, delightful relaxing Yoga Nidra 💤 Yoga Nidra is a relaxing, impactful meditation. All you need to do is get as comfortable as possible, and be guided - that's it! This Yoga Nidra has been designed for anytime in the day or evening to help you become your very best self. You can do this Yoga Nidra sat in a chair, laid on your bed or the floor. You could do it first thing in the morning, or as an afternoon pick-me-up... ...basically, where ever you a...

27 Jan 11min

21. Morning yoga nidra for a great day!

21. Morning yoga nidra for a great day!

Yoga Nidra is a relaxing, impactful meditation. All you need to do is get as comfortable as possible, and be guided - that's it! This Yoga Nidra has been designed for the morning to help you have a great day. You can Nidra sat in a chair, laid on your bed or the floor. You could do it first thing in the morning, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. There’s no rules here. Just relax, and enjoy! Practice yoga online with Yoga Hero, just £9.99 per month here Sign up to...

11 Feb 202415min

20. How to stop overthinking, according to yoga

20. How to stop overthinking, according to yoga

How to stop overthinking, according to yoga⁠. There's a REALLY important concept to explain here, to show you how much emphasis yoga places on the activity of the mind, and that is that the Sanskrit word for thought is vritti, which also translates as - and this is really important - vortex, or whirlpool!⁠ So now that there's some acknowledgement, about how powerful thoughts can be. : let's look at what yoga says about overthinking.⁠⁠ Firstly yoga asks us to be present. When you're thinkin...

4 Feb 20246min

19. Controlling the uncontrollables

19. Controlling the uncontrollables

You have a finite amount of time, mental bandwidth and energy -and being mindful of where you spend these valuable resources is incredibly important. Put simply if you're trying to control things that are outside of your control, you're spending your valuable resources in a way that won't give you any benefit at all. There are just three things that you can control, which are your thoughts, your spoken words, and your physical deeds, your actions. If a large portion o...

28 Jan 20243min