Yoga Life

A wonderful conversation between Alex and Catherine Rolfe about all things meditation. They talk at length about the wonders and difficulties of a meta meditation, on how to fit meditation into every day life and what Catherine will be offering at the Norwich Yoga Festival in August. References: Cyndi Lee - https://www.cyndilee.comB J Fogg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._J._FoggDavid Hamilton - https://drdavidhamilton.comHolly Bedford - https://www.catherinerolfeyoga.co.uk/a-day-of-yoga-on-the-suffolk-coast/Viktor Frankyl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_FranklAnna Mathur - https://www.annamathur.com/the-reframing-anxiety-course/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Alex has a conversation with Shani Bella. A breath work specialist and expert in the feminine energy. Shani talks about her own journey that has lead her from a high masculine energy life, to one where she feels her true self. If this is something you know very little about, this is a great episode to get more of an idea why energy is so important and how embracing our true self really can change your life. Shani is hosting one of the Guest Speaker talks at the Norwich Yoga Festival, on Breath work and then holding a women's circle in the Zen Tent. References: Shani's Website: https://shanibellacoaching.co.uk/about/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shanibella/Norwich Yoga Festival: https://www.norwichyogafestival.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Alex interviews Jodey Simmonds, the creator of Inner Fharmacy. Jodey and Alex discuss Ayurveda and how much it can impact us day to day. By learning more about this ancient science we are able to better understand not only ourselves, but those around us too. Find out more about Inner Farmacy, and everything Jodey has to offer at her website: https://innerfarmacy.comOr come and meet Jodey at the Norwich Yoga Festival on August 6th 2022: https://www.norwichyogafestival.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

YogaLife Podcast is back but with a new look for Series 3. While Dawn is growing a human, Alex decided to plan the Norwich Yoga Festival, after a month or so of planning, Alex realised she was meeting and having the most wonderful conversations with Norfolk based yoga teachers and small business owners and decided that sharing their knowledge with you was the right thing to do. This week Alex talks to Kelly Tabiner, a Norfolk based Life Coach, and the two discuss what a life coach is and the similarities between practicing yoga and embracing the lessons a life coach has to teach you. Kelly Tabiner - Book a Free consultation: : https://www.kellytabiner.comNorwich Yoga Festival - https://www.norwichyogafestival.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks episode Dawn picks Alex's brain about Manifestation. Alex is a big fan of the concept and Dawn isn't so sure, enjoy a conversation about a buzzword that's been floating around for a while now, and decide for yourself if manifesting is how you get your dream life. References: Fra Kost, Norwich cafe: https://fraakost.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A slightly different episode today. This week Dawn and Alex received some devastating news, and have taken the time to get back to a better headspace before recording the final episode of the season. So this week you get a sneak peek into an AHY Workshop on Sleep and it's impact. This episode is made up of highlights and snippets from the Sleep workshop Alex hosted with a group of yogis on her 6 month challenge. Want to know more about the challenge, head to www.alexhowarthyoga.com/habitchallenge. Please bare in mind you will hear other voices, not just Alex's on this episode, and the opinions expressed on the episode are those of 3rd party individuals and may or may not conflict with the views of the YogaLife Podcast. Other references include: Why we sleep by Matthew Walker Lumie Light: https://www.lumie.comCalm App: https://www.calm.comHeadspace App: https://www.headspace.comBody Thrive by Cate Stillman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex discuss energy. This includes the energy you feed yourself, how you get more energy, but also how you spend your energy. With self care, socialising, yoga, exercise, sleep and breath work as just a few of the topics covered on this episode, it certainly offers a lot of food for thought. References: Wim Hof: https://www.wimhofmethod.comWhy we Sleep by Matthew Walker: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Sleep-Science-Dreams/dp/0141983760Alex Howarth Yoga: https://www.alexhowarthyoga.com/classschedule.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn and Alex discuss Forgiveness this week. How this is part of yoga might create a bit of a mindset shift. This episode and practicing forgiveness may cause triggers, but by finding what triggers us we learn more about ourselves and continue to learn and grow. Dawn and Alex cover: What forgiveness is, why it's yoga, how it fits with your practice and how to go about forgiving someone or yourself. References: Lisa Angel, 5 year journal: https://www.lisaangel.co.uk/5-year-a-thought-a-day-vintage-memory-bookCaffeine shampoo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpecin-21121-Caffeine-Shampoo-250ml/dp/B000ORQY0E/ref=asc_df_B000ORQY0E/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=313291920147&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1574818223740226379&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006964&hvtargid=pla-432905256134&th=1Alex Howarth Yoga, 5 Step Meditation: https://www.alexhowarthyoga.com/store/p49/5step.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn and Alex discuss creating new habits, how to break them down, finding you why, creating a community and why it's important to be kind to yourself during the process. References: Wim Hof: https://www.wimhofmethod.comAtomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/B07J1XQSNK/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=55203490952&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbdKHiffCgpubkph7Jn6GgBt625UHoFx8P66PP5qRuDXwnwKAu2xAghoCoAwQAvD_BwE&hvadid=267143331518&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006964&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17241158533464330723&hvtargid=kwd-484824757107&hydadcr=11859_1766765&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1634804867&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn's not well, so this week Dawn and Alex share with you a replay of an Alex Howarth Yoga online Workshop. Alex hosted this workshop a few weeks ago on Zoom with a group of her regular yogis, to introduce them to the ancient science of Ayurveda. We hope you enjoy this episode with a difference and can't wait to hear from you with any questions. Source: Alex Howarth Yoga - https://www.alexhowarthyoga.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks show, Dawn and Alex discuss Journalling and how it can impact day to day life as both a practical tool to combat stress and overwhelm, but also to help dive into self discovery and behavioural changes. Mentions: Best Self Co: https://bestself.coThe Positive Planner: https://www.thepositiveplanners.comThe 5 Minute Journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal?view=b See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex talk all things happiness! How to find it, where to look for it, how to cultivate it and how to up your average happiness level for life. References: Sex and the City movie 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_the_City_(film) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex talk all things Compassion. Brushing over the self compassion, they focus on compassion to those in our closest circle, then people we don't know so well, then all the way out to total strangers and even the planet itself. Applying compassion can often feel like you're letting people off the hook for doing 'bad' things, so how do we reframe this and apply compassion even to the worst of us? References: Burnt Fen Alpacas: https://burntfen.co.ukBrew Dog: https://www.brewdog.com/uk/shop/beerRosanna Mckenzie Yoga: https://www.rosannamckenzie.comFriends of the Peaks: https://www.cprepdsy.org.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex discuss the huge topic that is Dharma, or what could perhaps be deemed finding your purpose in life. We're all unique with a unique set of skills and attributes to offer the world. Learn how to break it down and get a little closer to finding out what it is you're here to do. Ref: Dharma Yoga, Sri Dharma Mittra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex talk Karma!The difference between good and bad Karma and bad Karma and how it impacts your every day life. It's a hugely broad topic that could be discussed at so much length, but with the goal of keeping it simple, this episode gives you the overview of the concepts of Karma and how to create more good Karma in your life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the start of a new Series of the YogaLife Podcast. Dawn and Alex kick off the season talking about Spirituality, what it is and how it can show up. Implementing some sort of spirituality is something, if you're listening to this podcast, you've probably already thought about or incorporated into your life. But if you're not sure what it's all about, or how it can have an impact on your day to day life and mindset, this episode is one to get you thinking. Ref: Book: 7 Habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey Music: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawn and Alex interview a close friend and Yogi about her life having been told she has inherited the gene which will eventually evolve to Alzheimer's at the age of 36. They discuss how Laura uses Yoga to help her day to day and in the long run. Laura has an incredible yoga mindset towards a lot of her life and how she lives it, she is open and shares how this mindset has been a process and not an overnight thing.Laura and a group of friends are walking 26 miles on August 9th 2021 to raise money for Alzheimer's UK https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.orgIf this is something you'd like to support please keep an eye out on the YogaLife Podcast social media pages. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to our first bonus episode!This week Dawn and Alex chat with Gav and Emily from the podcast What's the Matter.Gav is the founding director of Mindspan, a business that uses over 20 different styles of psychology to help both individuals and corporations shift their mindset to becoming better versions of who they once were. The comparisons between what Mindspan teaches and the topics we cover in YogaLife are endless and this episode offers a chance to look at these topics from both a yoga mindset, but also with a take on modern psychology. If you want to find out more about both Mindspan and the What's the Matter podcast check out the links below. Mindspan: https://mind-span.co.ukWhat's the Matter Podcast?: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-the-matter/id1517789945Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindspantriad?igshid=1k5y1qg75lial Facebook: Search What's the Matter? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex take on the big concepts, are we alone? Is there a god? What to believe and how this is tied to yoga and your yoga practice on the mat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode Dawn and Alex talk about the power of Self study, with both a big S and a little s. They discuss the power of observing our own behaviours and thoughts to reduce suffering and overreaction to things out of our control. References to: Lumi light- https://www.lumie.comWhy Buddhism is True by Robert WrightBhagavad Gita The Bold Type- Netflix Inside Out- Disney Pixar See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Dawn and Alex talk discipline. Something that they both struggle with, it's a topic close to heart. Knowing that when things get done and working on long term goals can bring more peace and happiness into our lives it's something worth learning about and striving for. References: The Serenity Prayer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Dawn and Alex talk chasing happiness.Is this your elusive goal in life? If so how are you getting on with it? The girls take a new approach that seems a little more realistic than chasing happiness that may never come. References: Mindspan: https://mind-span.co.ukDawn Kendall Sports massage: https://instagram.com/dawnkendallsportsmassage?igshid=34gghtx91s11Alex Howarth Yoga: https://www.alexhowarthyoga.com/retreat.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have a daily wash, it seems kind of obvious, but Dawn and Alex look into cleanliness and purity at a deeper level and how something as simple as having a tidy house can change your mindset. References to: Supersize me - Netflix documentary History of Swear Words - Netflix series Books: Deep work by Cal Newport Sapiens, a Brief History of Human Kind by Yuval Noah Harari 12 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Attachment shows up all over the place, today Dawn and Alex discuss some of the few ways attachment can have a negative baring on our lives and how to notice when attachment is showing up and potentially causing you harm.References to: The Bhagavad Gita Game Changers - Netflix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode Dawn and Alex discuss not having sex and why celibacy is practiced to reach a higher spiritual level. But then of course they go more real life and how looking at how you expend energy and what it means to notice where yours goes.With references to: Mindspan- https://mind-span.co.ukBig Time Brownies- https://www.instagram.com/bigtimebrownies/?hl=enTipsy Jar- https://tipsyjar.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex cover the third Yama, Asteya, or non-stealing. It's incredible how much it's intertwined with every day behaviours and how becoming more mindful of it we can create less discomfort in our day to day lives.With multiple references to Friends quotes what's not to love.Also mentioned the Yoga Land Podcast The incredible book; Gut by Giulia Enders Head to https://www.alexhowarthyoga.com to find out how to practice yoga with Dawn and Alex. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The week Dawn and Alex talk about the importance of being truthful, and how we're taught not to lie when we're children, but how much do lies weave into our lives without us noticing. It's hard to admit when we're lying, but they break down how best to break this sneaky little habit and where it crops up most. Books/resources discussed: The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steven Peters Lying by Sam Harris The Sam Harris podcast; Making senseConscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind by Annaka Harris See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 1 of the Yogalife Podcast. Meet Dawn and Alex as they discuss all things Ahimsa, how it can help on the yoga mat, but more so how it can impact every day life and reduce torment and suffering. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.