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We should all be watching and listing to Davy Jones. Davy came into this conversation with more nuggets about organizing, connecting, and taking a stand against organizations than almost any other guest I have had on this podcast.I can't wait for you to listen.KEY TAKEAWAYS *First, I would just really love to mention that the UK has a labor union for yoga pros. This is a thing that happens around the world, and I am excited to explore this conversation more in the coming months.*In spite of many objections by SO many (really SO SO many) people I have talked to in the yoga space, a union actually could help yoga professionals in North America. The union could do for us what it does for UK workers–provide advocacy, health insurance, support, and accountability for the profession of yoga. Collectively, we are better together. Unions can be part of our solution.*Ever since I started getting involved with advocacy work in regards to the IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) people keep asking me some variation of the same question. “Are YOU starting an organization?” But this begs the question I asked Davy about the British Wheel of Yoga. What is the point of an organization? We have a lot of orgs that claim to be doing good work in the field, but very few can come to the table with receipts. The British Wheel of Yoga is just one of many in this regard.*Building community and service into our business models is SO crucial for aligning our businesses with yogic principles. It is inevitable that we will need to price our services in such a way that we make enough money to keep our doors open, but unpacking the question of how we give back is key to going forward in our industry with integrity and respect for the tradition and practice of yoga.*UK Community Outreach Network is the coolest idea I have heard in such a long time. Honestly, can I interview everyone who is involved in this so we can tell the world how it works? Please? Also, does anyone in the States want to work on this with me?*Let's chat about an organization that keeps our students safe. What does this look like? How can we support this sort of organization? *I don't know how many times I have referenced BREWED, a program I do at my studio for studentship, but please go ahead and steal my idea. Studentship courses can offer people a deeper understanding of yoga and yogic principles without actually needing to train people to be yoga teachers. *What do you feel about regulation in our industry? I do truly believe that we are doing good enough work to stand up overall regulation as an industry. Does that mean licensing? I don't know if that is the answer but we certainly can stand up to general oversight as an industry.*We ARE part of the solution of the crisis of public health. Davy could not have said that better. When you are feeling down, please remember that. RESOURCESWorking In Yoga WebsiteWorking In Yoga NewsletterDavy's Website Brighton Yoga Foundation
Laurie Lowe, founder of Sage Yoga Studio, talks with J about growing a community and finding a wy to sustain it. They discuss meeting each other in Manchester, coming into yoga organically, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher Training, baby and me classes, importance of having your own space, angels in the form of landlords, running programs without any email lists or social media, marketing and administration, commitment and instant gratification, the unseen work of teaching, and getting out of the way to let things happen. To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM. Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.
* $100 OFF discount down below * Yoga therapist Fiona joins me to talk stress response, cell danger, chronic fatigue, machine culture, ME, long Covid, how to recover when exhausted, shame around rest, yoga for fatigue, hormesis vs soothing, what works for recovery and self compassion. A useful one for anyone who's ever been frazzled! Find out more about Fiona here: https://www.fionaagombar.co.uk/ YouTube channel with free resources and classes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ_0eOA8GhFNaW9a9TKTYhQ Supportive Facebook community for those with ME/CFS and Long Covid who are interested in yoga: https://www.facebook.com/groups/560314231255748 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fiona Agombar is an author and yoga therapist in the Viniyoga Tradition. She is accredited as an advanced teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). Fiona is passionate about changing attitudes to those with fatigue conditions and describes herself as a Rest Activist. She specialises in teaching yoga for CFS/ME, Burnout, stress and long-Covid and has set up teaching modules on stress and fatigue for Yoga Campus together with CPD training for the BWY. Fiona was a key speaker for Global Yoga Therapy Day in August 2020 and a speaker at the Wellness After Covid Symposium in May 2021. In March 2021 she contributed to the British Council of Yoga Therapy on guidelines for teaching those with long-Covid. She runs successful training for teachers on Burnout, CFS and Long-Covid with Sarah Ryan through Yoga Teachers Forum. She is the author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga (Cherry Red Books) and Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Singing Dragon). Fiona has written a book on Long Covid and fatigue with Nadyne McKie Breathe, Rest Recover which was just published in November 2024 by Singing Dragon. She runs weekly Zoom classes for those with burnout and fatigue, payable by donation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $100 OFF our CEC course - use the code CEC100PODCAST on https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: https://embodimentunlimited.com/coachingpodcast Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/
Nadine Watton, part of the Hillside Yoga Collective, talks with J about riding the wave and surviving the crash of yoga into the mainstream in both practice and profession. They discuss mutual friends and synchronicity, practicing in the late 90's, teacher training certification becoming a thing, Dave Charlton and the British Wheel of Yoga, choosing yoga as a full time profession and having a family, integrated breath in asana, yoga teacher collectives, and letting go of trying to fit into tired molds so we can stay true to what feels most important. To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM. Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.
Jeannette talks to Carolin-Marie Roth, a yoga expert and author of the book "Yoga, Sex and Happiness: The Smart Guide to Better Health." Carolin shares her 50 years of experience with yoga and how it has been a constant companion throughout her life. She discusses the importance of finding a yoga teacher who understands your needs and emphasises the union of body, breath, and mind in yoga practice. The conversation also delves into topics covered in Carolyn's book, including stress management, the role of sex in relationships, and the power of self-empowerment. Carolin's book is now available on Amazon. You can order your copies on the link below. KEY TAKEAWAYS Yoga is accessible to everyone, regardless of flexibility or physical abilities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including eating disorders, stress, insomnia, and more. The key to yoga is the union of body, breath, and mind. Carolin's book offers practical advice and techniques that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Carolin emphasises the importance of self-care and listening to one's own body and instincts. BEST MOMENTS "I think it was triggered by Covid because I had no more excuse." "I don't encourage people to self-cure, but I do encourage to manage." "It's not rocket science, and you can call it yin yoga, you can call it restorative yoga, you can call it ashtanga, you can call it hatha yoga." "Never repeat this mistake. Always doubt things, always do your own research, never just trust someone because they speak louder than everyone else." This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970 Carolin-Marie Roth LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carolin-marie-roth-lenzen-06330114 ABOUT THE GUEST Carolin-Marie Roth, a former TV producer and presenter, has practised yoga for nearly 50 years and has been a British Wheel of Yoga teacher for more than 2 decades. Carolin's extensive experience means that she is lucky enough to have met, interviewed and taught many amazing and fascinating people. Her passion for living well through yoga is sincere and her classes are filled with laughter. Carolin's first ever interaction with yoga was around 1973, in the USA, where she lived with her uncle and his family. Carolin watched ‘Lilias Yoga and You', a television show hosted by Lilias Folan, North America's ‘First Lady of Yoga'. Her simple yoga routines, which Carolin practised religiously day and night, gave her structure, stability and comfort. Her early yoga days back in Düsseldorf, Germany, came during Carolin's university years. Students had to meet in private houses as there were no yoga studios. Carolin's fellow yogis at the time were the musicians Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider-Esleben, best known as the founding members of the electronic band Kraftwerk. Another yoga friend was one of the producers of Electric Music and Rheingold, Lothar Manteuffel. There seemed to be a special connection between music, yoga and Germans searching for a better life. Before Carolin became a British Wheel of Yoga teacher 20 years ago, she used to work as a TV presenter and producer for RTL in Luxemburg and Germany. Throughout her TV career, Carolin met and interviewed all kinds of famous and interesting people, but behind the glittery TV world she always craved for a family of her own and a life in London. When Carolin and her husband Jörg sold their London-based TV production company, they used some of the profits to found and run an award-winning charity, My Life Films, training young filmmakers to produce personalised films for people living with dementia. Today, they are still trustees of this charity and have since overseen the launch of the world's first streaming platform for people with cognitive needs, My Life TV – a kind of ‘Netflix for Dementia' – all non-profit. Carolin likes to keep busy and is lucky enough to live in leafy Richmond upon-Thames on the outskirts of London, enjoying the beauty of her neighbourhood with her husband, 3 grown-up daughters, 2 baby granddaughters and labradoodle, Bowie. Carolin's book is now available on Amazon. You can order your copies on the link below. https://www.amazon.co.uk/YOGA-SEX-HAPPINESS-better-health/dp/1738449408 ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
About the Guest Lucy Crisfield is a speaker at the World Yoga Festival, a plenary speaker at the British Wheel of Yoga Festival, and the founder of ‘Original Wisdom', through which she shares the inner teachings of mantra and yoga philosophy with sound, meditation, and scholarly precision. Lucy has just finished writing a book with the same title as her signature course, ‘The Sounds of Sanskrit ~ The Language of Yoga'. Taking seven years to write, the book is a direct expression of her own experience in response to the meditative inquiry and realizations that the Sanskrit sounds have brought forth. Lucy studied the violin and piano at the Royal College of Music from the age of eleven, and after receiving a first class honours degree in mathematics and Music, she left London to travel solo through twenty countries over five years in her quest for a deeper understanding of life. As well as immersing herself in yoga and finding herself at the feet of many revered teachers of the tradition, she also studied Arabic and the recitation of the Quran in Damascus, Yemen, and East London, and Hebrew at SOAS in London. Many years later, when back in London, Lucy eventually found the master of sound she had been looking for, Peter Harrison, who initiated her into the Advaita Vedanta tradition. Lucy now lives in the South West of England with her partner and two children, where she offers unique classes which share the teachings and sounds of the yoga tradition to illumine the intellect and connect us to the creative wisdom of the Self. In this episode, we discuss: How previous teachers have shaped the understanding of Sanskrit The difference between academic and vibratory approaches to Sanskrit The metaphysics of sound The difference between music and mantra The philosophy of sound in the modern yoga world The potential effects of mispronounced mantras The role of grammar in receiving Sanskrit's vibrational potency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ade Belcham used to think it was obvious that yoga was good for him – until he got a hip replacement in his early 50s. That made him ask some searching questions, which he explored in a recent article for Spectrum, the British Wheel of Yoga magazine.For the previous two decades, Ade was a devoted Ashtanga practitioner, studying regularly in Hawaii with Nancy Gilgoff. And although he's reappraised some of what he was doing, he's not out to bash yoga or Ashtanga. Instead, he's been exploring the patterns – both physical and mental – that shaped his approach and led to injury.As we discuss, there are broader implications to people's motivations for practising yoga. Ade identifies five – connection with others, exercise, well-being, identity and transformation – and reflects that “injuries helped me see that I was mixing up yoga as exercise with yoga for identity building”.This raises questions about how yoga gets conflated with postures, which the podcast explores. We also talk about a general resistance to critical thinking in yoga circles, as well as what it means to be authentic – and why asking “why” is a helpful tool, which can keep people grounded in what really matters.If you enjoy this conversation, and would like to fuel others, please consider subscribing or buy me a virtual drink. Get full access to Ancient Futures at ancientfutures.substack.com/subscribe
Annya Stoddart has used Mindfulness Meditation to support her mental health throughout her whole journey in setting up and running her acupuncture business as well as in her personal life. She set up her own acupuncture clinic 14ish years ago, specialising in Pain Relief. Alongside acupuncture she offers lifestyle, exercise and mindfulness advice so that her patients can recover quickly and look after themselves better when they've been discharged. A free meditation download is available called the Nine Breaths: https://wisdom-mind.co.uk/nine-breaths-guided-video-meditation/ Qualifications: BSC Hons Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, numerous fitness training qualifications. Post- 16 Teaching Certificate (PCET) Annya trained in a Buddhist form of meditation called Mahamudra, which divides into Shamatha or Tranquillity Meditation and Vipassana – Insight Meditation. Featured on BBC Radio Suffolk, UK Health Radio, Ipswich Community Radio, Felixstowe Community Radio, Suffolk Norfolk Life, Acu (a professional acupuncturists magazine) … and more in the pipeline! • Winner of the Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday Award. • Winner of Enterprising Women Bursary Award. www.wisdom-mind.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/AnnyaStoddartWisdomMind/ A free meditation download is available called the Nine Breaths: https://wisdom-mind.co.uk/nine-breaths-guided-video-meditation/ There is also a free PDF called 'How meditation helps anxiety and depression' on www.wisdom-mind.co.uk (the link to it is on the Home Page) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Pearl on social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.
Welcome to Episode #88 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Dennis Kia, a yoga teacher from Papua New Guinea, was so interesting as we really looked at Papua New Guinea and at what that culture and that community, how they have responded to yoga, and also what yoga has done for Dennis as a teacher and for his life. So if you're looking to tune into a podcast episode that's all about Papua New Guinea, a place where yoga is very new and is just starting to blossom, then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe Tell me more about Dennis Kia Dennis began practicing yoga in 2018, and after almost seven months, he attended a yoga teachers training program introduced by the Active City Development Program (ACDP) under the British Wheel of Yoga Model. It was there that he obtained his teaching certificate and started teaching yoga. Since then, Dennis has taught yoga mainly in Port Moresby city around residential areas and public gyms, as he does not own a studio yet. He has been teaching Haha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, and yin yoga for almost five years since 2018. What's in the Yoga in Papua New Guinea episode? Yoga is blessings From the laboratory to the yoga studio What is the Active City Development Program? How do the people in Papua New Guinea respond to yoga? What to expect in the Yoga In Papua New Guinea episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast Teaching yoga in Papua New Guinea comes with challenges as many people perceive yoga as a religious practice conflicting with their Christian beliefs. However, Dennis perseveres and continues to teach, especially to foreigners and expatriates who are familiar with and interested in yoga. Despite the difficulties, he remains determined and carries out awareness campaigns. Yoga has had a profound impact on Dennis's life. It has not only improved his health, both physically and mentally, but it has also provided him with financial stability. As a yoga teacher, he earns enough to support his family and himself. Yoga has transformed his career path, shifting him from a laboratory analyst to a yoga teacher—a transition he is proud of and believes to be his true calling and purpose in life. Dennis describes Papua New Guinea as a beautiful country with diverse cultures, over 800 languages, and various traditions. While the country is still developing, its people are friendly, and rugby league is a popular sport. Overall, Dennis's story highlights the transformative power of yoga and his determination to overcome barriers to bring yoga to others in Papua New Guinea. Connect with Dennis Kia Facebook page: Yoga instructors PNG Want more? Head on over to my website https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildyogatribe/message
Gill Lloyd, former teacher trainer for the British Wheel of Yoga and former chair of both Viniyoga Britain and KHYF-UK, talks with J about her life in yoga and the influence of TKV Desikachar. They discuss her first class in the mid eighties, Vinyasa Krama in principle and practice, stories of watching Desikachar teach, the importance of chanting and heart-to-heart connection, watching "Sir's" health decline and the scandal with his son, religiosity, personal practice and educating teachers, and learning the art of living peacefully in this world. To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM. Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.
Meditation is becoming more mainstream and an important component of healthy, mental life. Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention to the present-moment experience without evaluation, a skill one develops through meditation or other training. The merging of the two is how we can live in the moment and better manage our responses to life.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastAnnya Stoddar thas a BSC Hons Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, numerous fitness training qualifications and a post- 16 Teaching Certificate (PCET)She has used Mindfulness Meditation to support her mental health throughout her journey in setting up and running her acupuncture business and personal life. She set up her own acupuncture clinic 14ish years ago, specializing in Pain Relief. Alongside acupuncture, she offers lifestyle, exercise, and mindfulness advice so that her patients can recover quickly and look after themselves better when they've been discharged.She created the online Wisdom-Mind Meditation Programme. Six months of simple steps by step training were she offers full support so that you can re-wire your mind. Goals are to become quicker to laugh, slower to anger, become anxious, and reduce sadness, bitterness and isolation. The will allow for Connections to form with yourself as you developed and a more wholesome relationship, which will allow you to better connect to and support those you love.A free meditation download is available called the Nine Breaths linked below: https://wisdom-mind.co.uk/nine-breaths-guided-video-meditation/Annya's linkswww.findyourwaymama.comwww.instagram.com/ariellemartone/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com
This week I chat to Petra Coveney, the founder of Menopause Yoga - the UK's first specialist style of yoga to support women going through menopause.After feeling let down by the support offered to her during her menopause experience, Petra felt called to find a way not only to manage her own menopause but to help others through theirs too.Petra became a member of the British Menopause Society, a senior yoga teacher and trainer and developed Menopause Yoga to meet the physical and emotional needs of women going through menopause.Due to the demand from women and yoga teachers, she then launched the world's first Menopause Yoga Teacher Training Course at Dr Louis Newson's Menopause Centre. The course is now fully accredited by the UK's main governing bodies the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals and is taught all over the world.In this episode we discuss: Petra's own menopause journeyWhat inspired her to develop Menopause YogaCombining western medical science with eastern Indian Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese MedicineHow yoga, breathwork and meditation can support women to transition positively through menopauseWhat you can expect from a Menopause Yoga sessionHow to reduce stress levels and change your perception of menopauseWhy it's important to educate women about the menopause, to feel empowered and embrace post menopausehttps://www.menopause-yoga.com/https://www.instagram.com/menopause_yoga/https://www.instagram.com/petracoveney_life/You can contact me https://www.pollywarren.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/
In today's episode, Amy chats with Ranju Roy and David Charlton. Ranju has been practicing yoga since the mid-1980s. Ranju has taught many yoga classes, retreats, and workshops in the UK. He has taught at the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) Congress, Association for Yoga Studies (aYs) Conventions, and many In-Service Trainings. David has been studying yoga since 1987. He also has an MA in Eastern Philosophy and a particular interest in Sanskrit, Vedic chanting, and yoga philosophy. Both Ranju and David train teachers through the organization Sādhana Mālā Yoga Training. Amy talks with Ranju Roy and Dave Charlton about yoga tradition, what is yoga vs. yoga therapy, Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, the nature of suffering in the mind and how we can move forward with our yoga communities/ sangha. Ranju and Dave have worked together in the UK for several decades creating workshops, teacher trainings and practicing as yoga therapists. They bring a refreshing viewpoint in that they have been committed to a tradition long-term, but they each remembered the goal of yoga was to become more authentically themselves. The path has lead each of them to understand with clarity what it means to be self-directed, to observe the patterns of their own minds and to continue to show up with an open heart and discriminating mind. They talk about the following:What does it mean to be in a yoga lineage or tradition?What are the benefits of being in the TK Tradition?What does it mean to take personal responsibility for your life?How can we spiritually mature and embody our own life?The difficulties in finding a teacherHow sangha can become our spiritual pathWhat is Yoga Therapy?Is Yoga different than Yoga Therapy?Was Patanjali a yoga therapist?Isn't all yoga therapeutic in nature?What was Desikachar's take on therapy?The guṇa and therapy If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF's for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today's podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal State We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month's payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonation The Optimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast also has a Patreon page. We now have 5 staff that help us product the audio and video versions of the podcast. Please consider donating to help us keep this good work for the field of yoga therapy going. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourThe new You Tube Channel for this podcast is: YouTube: AmyWheelerPhd https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyWheelerphdCheck out Amy's website Feel free to use download our free eBook and mobile App by going to the websites below.www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.com Facebook: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler https://www.facebook.com/OptimalStatebyAmyWheeler Twitter: Optimal State of Living with Dr. Amy TikTok: Dr. Amy@OptimalStateofLiving Instagram: Optimal State by Amy Wheeler Pinterest: TheOptimalState https://www.pinterest.com/TheOptimalState To checkout their offeringshttps://www.sadhanamala.com Books mentioned in the podcastEmbodying the Yoga Sutrahttps://www.amazon.com/Embodying-Yoga-Sutra-Support-Direction/dp/1578636884
What if everything you've been told about how to look after your pelvic floor was wrong, and all those endless kegel exercises were actually doing you more harm that good? I'm joined today by Caroline Carty, lawyer turned somatic yoga teacher who very candidly shares her story of struggling with a pelvic prolapse. Despite spending many years teaching her class members all about the benefits of pelvic floor exercises the research suggests that this may actually not be the best solution. Caroline is an experienced yoga teacher who is passionate about the potential of yoga to heal bodies and minds and transform lives. Originally trained with The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY.Dip) with further qualifications in Meditation. Also a qualified Somatics Exercise Coach and a registered teacher of Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs (YHLB). Caroline sits on the UK Steering Group of YHLB, a social enterprise whose aim is to promote better back care throughout the UK. She also represents YHLB in the All Party Parliamentary Group on yoga in society. Caroline has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology which informs her work with yoga as therapy particularly helping people with chronic back pain Caroline says "My interest in Women's health and gynaecology stems from my own experience of living with prolapse including many years of research, self-treatment and surgery. In sharing my experience with my students, I have discovered a huge silent majority of women dealing with the debilitating, humiliating and embarrassing effects of pelvic organ prolapse. My mission in this area is to shine a light on this topic, to support women to step out of shame and demand better treatment options. There is very exciting new research in this area and new treatment options are coming....." Caroline references the work of Anna Crowle, a physiotherapist who specialises in women's health using biotensegrity and myofascial release. You can find Caroline via her website https://yogawithcarolinecarty.co.uk
Tamsin speaks to yoga teacher and owner of Orange Bloom Yoga, Helen Fenton about her experiences with yoga helping to overcome trauma and find yourself.---I have loved yoga for many many years, I took the decision to train with the British Wheel of Yoga and become a teacher back in 2014. Since then yoga has only enhanced my body, mind, spirit and whole life.I enjoy teaching beginners and those returning to yoga, I also want to enhance the life of those touched by physical or mental challenges using all elements of yoga. I love to share chair yoga with those that find a standard class unsuitable and my passion is INCLUSIVE yoga.My style is totally intuitive, empowering people to move, breath and live in a way that serves them. I am a qualified Wellness coach and working with clients on a 1:1 basis is my true passion. Check it our HERERunning a yoga studio and being able to work with some amazing teachers and students has been a dream of mine. Together with my little family we want to build a local community for yoga and wellness, one that can benefit everybody and EVERY BODY.More on me…500 hour yoga teacherMenopause Accredited TeacherWellness CoachPregnancy and Postnatal qualifiedChair YogaMental Health First Aidwww.facebook.com/orangebloomyogawww.instagram.com/orangebloomyogahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/orangebloomtribewww.orangebloomyoga.com---Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight.You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://calendly.com/tamsin-caine/15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UKTamsin Caine MSc., FPFSChartered Financial PlannerSmart Divorce Ltdhttps://smartdivorce.co.uk Support the show (http://www.smartdivorce.co.uk)
My guest today is Petra Coveney founder and creator of Menopause Yoga, the world's first Menopause specific yoga practice and fully accredited teacher training course. Petra is a member of the British Menopause Society and a senior teacher and trainer for the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals. Petra joins me to talk about her book Menopause Yoga which supports her training course and is also designed to raise awareness and share knowledge of Yoga and how it can support women on their Menopause journey. In this episode we discuss:Yoga and PerimenopauseYoga and HRT - how East meets West in the treatment and management of Menopause symptoms. Why we need to take a holistic approach to MenopauseSeeing Menopause as a real opportunity to improve our health and wellbeing and to let go of habits and behaviours that don't serve us. Petra's Perimenopause journey, what she learnt and how she feels now Post MenopauseWhy Perimenopause can feel like a loss and time of grief. The research that shows that the highest rates of depression, suicide and divorce amongst women in the UK is between the ages of 45-55Questioning who we are and our role in lifeHow Yoga and be such a powerful part of a holistic approach to MenopauseAdapting our lifestyle to meet our mental and physical needs. The benefits of mediation and mindfulness - building the relationship with self and the wisdom deep inside that will you guide you through your menopause and tell you what you need. Every woman is completely different and needs different supportChanging and adapting our yoga practice as we ageYoga and Auyreveda - the doshasHow to use your Yoga practice to manage any symptoms. When Menopause was pathologised and made into a sickness.Tiredness and Menopause - our body is transforming on a cellular level as our oestrogen levels deplete, this takes up a lot of energy which is why we feel a deep need to rest.The benefits of lifting weights. Our Second Spring and the strong connection we have as women to mother nature.Petra's BookchoiceKate Codrington - Second SpringFind out more about my Coaching and Education, how you can work with me and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com
Petra Coveney is the founder and creator of Menopause Yoga – a specialist style of movement, breathing and meditation designed to support women going through the menopause. She is a member of the British Menopause Society, a senior teacher and trainer for the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals and author of a book ‘Menopause Yoga –A Holistic Guide to Supporting Women on their Menopause Journey,' which includes a foreword by Dr Louise Newson. Petra has run Menopause Yoga workshops and retreats at the Newson Health Menopause & Wellbeing Centre in Stratford Upon Avon, UK, where she also launched the world's first professionally accredited Menopause Yoga teacher training course, in 2019. Her pioneering holistic approach brings together western medicine and eastern wellbeing and her courses include expert talks by menopause specialist GPs, nutritionists, nurses, osteopaths, psychologists, pelvic floor trainers, and complimentary therapists in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Petra has trained nearly 400 fully qualified teachers located in 20 countries who offer specialist Menopause Yoga classes online and in-person. As a women's health campaigner, she writes articles, records podcasts, speaks at wellbeing festivals and fundraising events for the Menopause Charity and other organisations.www.menopause-yoga.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Petra Coveney - Founder of Menopause Yoga, fully qualified yoga teacher with 20 years of yoga experience, and member of the British Menopause Society for health practitioners talks with Angela about the transition through perimenopause and menopause and how women can emerge into a second spring Petra explains how in this natural stage of every woman's life Menopause yoga can empower women helping them to create a toolbox of techniques that can help with feeling cooler, calmer, rested and restored Perimenopause and menopause are an opportunity to reframe and reprioritise as you move into your second spring and this inspiring episode is a great chance to hear about how to be empowered, take control, and move forward to your time KEY TAKEAWAYS Rest in your menopause so you can re-emerge into your second spring With Yin yoga, the slow somatic movements help to mobilise and release the joints It's a time for women to look at replacing oestrogen and getting their nutrition right Specific breathwork techniques can help with irritability and reducing heat in the body The perimenopause transition causes a fluctuation in hormones destabilising the equilibrium of the body Menopause yoga is about empowering women with techniques that they can use themselves Control is learning how to manage the symptoms so they go away more quickly, with practice you will be better attuned to the onset of a hot flush and have the techniques to manage the symptoms Paced breathing will make you feel more in control and draw you down into the parasympathetic nervous system Do not resist the hot flush befriend it and use the techniques to feel more in control It's empowering to create a toolbox of techniques that can help you feel cooler, calmer, rested and restored If you had post-natal depression you are more likely to experience more extreme experiences in the hormone transition of perimenopause If a woman has experienced extreme trauma previously this can resurface psychologically in perimenopause to menopause It's an opportunity to reframe and reprioritise as you move into your second spring It's time for the dream to change, it's your time to do what you love BEST MOMENTS ‘If you take the pause in your menopause you can emerge into your second spring' ‘It can be really hard as women to give ourselves permission to take that pause' ‘It's a magnifying glass showing you what you need to do to improve your health and happiness' VALUABLE RESOURCES High Performance Health podcast series Transform your sleep DNA optimization High Performance website Menopause Yoga Menopause Yoga Instagram ABOUT THE GUEST Petra Coveney - Founder of Menopause Yoga You are in safe hands. I am a fully qualified yoga teacher with 20 years of yoga experience, and I'm a member of the British Menopause Society for health practitioners. I have 500 hours of teacher training, including a 200-hour teaching diploma from the British Wheel of Yoga, a 200-hour diploma from Yoga Alliance and 50-hour certificates from Triyoga - London's leading yoga studio. I created Menopause Yoga (MY) to share the specially adapted yoga poses, breathing techniques and mindful meditation practices that helped me to positively manage my menopause. After many years of researching, reading, and training with the world's best teachers, I now lead workshops and one-to-one sessions to share the tried and tested methods that work. MY aims are to educate and empower women so that they can embrace the changes in their minds, bodies, and emotions. Underpinning MY is a positive philosophy: Menopause is an opportunity to take a pause in your busy life...to Nurture & Nourish yourself...to take time for Self-Study and learn more about your changing body, mind, and emotions...to look forward to the next stage in your life. I hope you enjoy MY and enjoy your journey. ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful, and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices, and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn High Performance Health FB Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and Wellbeing
In this episode with Fiona Agombar we talk about yoga therapy for fatigue conditions, including CFS/ME, burnout, stress and long-Covid, which Fiona specialises in. Fiona Agombar is an author, Rest Activist and yoga therapist in the Krishnamacharya Tradition. She originally trained with the Yoga for Health Foundation in 2001 then qualified as a KHYF teacher in 2011 and is accredited as an advanced teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). She has studied under Bill Feeney, Gill Lloyd, Sarah Ryan, TKV Desikachar and also the Zen teacher Adyashanti. Fiona was a Trustee of Action for ME (major UK charity) for eight years. She was one of the key speakers for Global Yoga Therapy Day in August 2020 on exhaustion, overwhelm and burnout and a speaker at the Wellness After Covid Symposium in May 2021 and in March 2021 she contributed to the advisory meeting for the British Council of Yoga Therapy on guidelines for teaching those with long-Covid. She runs a successful introductory course for teachers on Burnout, CFS and Long-Covid with Sarah Ryan through Yoga Teachers Forum. She also runs weekly classes online for those with fatigue and has referrals for long-Covid from a major teaching hospital in the UK. Fiona will be teaching the Long Covid module with Nadyne McKie for the Minded Institute's Yoga Therapy training in 2022. Fiona and Nadyne have also been commissioned to write a book on Long Covid for Singing Dragon books and are part of a steering committee being set up by Westminster University to investigate the benefits of Yoga for Long Covid. Fiona is the author of the book and DVD Beat Fatigue with Yoga (Cherry Red Books) and Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Singing Dragon). Fiona has Lyme disease which she manages with yoga. She is passionate about campaigning to change attitudes to those with fatigue conditions and describes herself as a Feminine Rest Activist. Connect with Fiona as follows: Facebook group: Gentle Yoga for Fatigue with Fiona: https://www.facebook.com/groups/560314231255748 She run classes for fatigue twice a week on Zoom payable by donation. Follow Fiona on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184334606994243 Visit her website and enjoy free downloads here: www.fionaagombar.co.uk Find Fiona on instagram and YouTube as well. Enjoy 20% off her book by using the code Energy20 on the Singing Dragon website. Further reading recommendation following this episode: Lost Connections by Johann Hari www.waterstones.com/book/lost-connections/johann-hari/9781408878729 *** From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights. Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally. Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast.
I'm joined in this episode of Mindful Meets by Deana Morris, hypnotherapist and yoga teacher, Deana helps midlife women harness the power of the subconscious to build powerful lives as they grow through menopause and beyond. Find out more about how she discovered her calling later in life and how she helps others through her yoga and therapeutic care. Her two-pronged approach helps clients break through limiting beliefs, end self-sabotaging to develop thriving careers and personal lives they love. Training with the creator of RTT, Marisa Peer and Dr John Butler, a renowned hypnotherapy trainer and colleague of the legendary Gil Boyne, Deana is also a Menopause Yoga Teacher Training graduate and 500 hours diploma holder from the British Wheel of Yoga. Her Masters degree dissertation in Mass Communications focused on media representations of women, the spark that ignited her passion for women's life development. A career-long writer in newspaper journalism and PR comms, Deana keeps her hand in editing Spectrum magazine for BWY and is the creator of The WiseLife podcast.My chat with Deana on her own podcast is here:Episode 8: the power of mindful eating with Lori Weber - WiseLife | Podcast on Spotify You can find out more about Deana, and how to have your best menopause on these websites and social media pages:W: menopausesupport.co.ukW: menopause doctor.co.ukW: deanamorristherapies.comInsta: deana.morrisThanks so much for listening in! If you like what you hear, please connect with me on any of my social media platforms:Lori - MFHT - eating therapist (@the_mindful_eating_clinic) • Instagram photos and videosThe Mindful Eating Clinic | FacebookLori Weber - The Mindful Eating Clinic - YouTubeLori Weber MFHT | LinkedIn Why not subscribe to my seasonal online magazine? Just four times a year and packed with articles and advice around my THINK EAT LIVE themes:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/n6g3w7Details of everything I do is on my website:Healthy weight management | The Mindful Eating Clinic
"I love uncertainty. But most people don't. There's this kind of innate thing about humans that we want to be in control. We like to think we're in control. We like certainty. And if nothing else the pandemic has shown us that life is totally unpredictable and uncertain. And it is moment by moment." Lisa Milnor Lisa Milnor began her career immersed in numbers. She talks about how at age 40 she began to wonder what else was out there. She left her FD role and ran a ski chalet for three years at the same time as setting up her business, Shaping Clarity. Lisa shares her stories about yoga, mindfulness, TRE, herbal medicine and more. We take a deep dive into awareness, what it is and how do you know if you have it. We apply it to the workplace. And we talk about emotions and the intelligence of our bodies including why we have tear ducts! Lisa shares plenty of stories and insights from her work-life, including one about donuts and nettles. Lisa Milnor has a business background in Finance and Accountancy. She undertook three years of yoga teacher training and qualified as a British Wheel of Yoga teacher in 2012. Through her own practice and teaching she came to realise and experience the transformational healing power of yoga and in 2012 had a total career change and undertook training as an integrated Yoga Therapist and then as a Mindfulness Teacher. She has also completed training in TRE (Tension and Trauma releasing exercise). Connect with Lisa: Her website is Shaping Clarity Resources Mentioned: Heather Church website Cathy Mae Karelse Clear Mind International Sarah Beck website Set Free: A Life-Changing Journey from Banking to Buddhism in Bhutan by Emma Slade The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Eckhart Tolle https://eckharttolle.com Steve Haines, episode #10 and #47 of Life Beyond the Numbers and TRE The Body College Andi Lonnen, episode #29 Life Beyond the Numbers
Dr Rosy Daniel is a holistic doctor, health coach, workplace wellness consultant, broadcaster, speaker, teacher and author specialising in new paradigms for proactive health creation. She practices at her Bath clinic where she guides the regeneration of positive health for those with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, overweight, arthritis and stress-related illness. Her healthcare approach combines sensitive, compassionate warmth in her own style of highly personalised holistic medicine. She was Medical Director of the Bristol Cancer Help Centre (now Penny Brohn Cancer Care) whose patron is the Prince of Wales. After leaving the Bristol Centre she set up Health Creation, offering motivational health coaching and consultancy for individuals and in the workplace. Rosy has developed a unique coaching approach known as ‘Life Energy Management' for individuals and organisations that wish to achieve peak performance and fulfilment in life to live and work with high vitality health and wellbeing. In 2007 Rosy became Project Leader of the Health and Wellbeing Trust charity to train doctors and nurses in Integrative Medicine. In 2021, the charity opened its Health-e-Leaning platform, taking its educational work digital, thereby increasing access to people worldwide to some of the world's finest holistic health teachers; opening with in the charity the International College of Regenerative Health. She is inviting subscription, support and engagement via www.healthelearning.online Rosy is a passionate advocate for positive health and environmental protection through the promotion of full potential conscious living based upon developing our emotional, physical, spiritual and ecological intelligence. Her own health and wellbeing stems from a life-long practice of yoga. She is a dedicated health activist, working determinedly to promote healthy change for the sustainability of people and planet. She is Patron of the British Wheel of Yoga and the Healing Trust, placing highest value on ancient meta-physical wisdom and the power of spiritual healing.Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness.scientificandmedical.net galileocommission.orgbeyondthebrain.org Works and links mentioned:Dr Rosy DanielThe Cancer Directory by Rosy DanielEat to Beat Cancer by Rosy Daniel and Jane SenEmmanuel's Book: A guide for living comfortably in the cosmos. By Pat RodegastHealth e-learning onlinePenny Brohn Cancer Care Production: Martin RedfernArtwork: Amber HaasMusic: Life is a River, by Magnus Moone
Emma Conally-Barklem is a BIPOC 8 limb British Wheel of Yoga teacher, grief activist and writer. She teaches yoga classes, workshops, one to one therapy and retreats worldwide. She is also a freelance writer and has been the cover girl for BWY Spectrum magazine as well as having articles and sequences featured in OM Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, Spirit & Destiny magazine and most recently @a.little.insight online magazine. She has written her Grief & Yoga memoir called 'You Can't Hug A Butterfly' and has co-written a book on Ashtanga Yoga For Everyone. She is currently teaching yoga and meditation onlineAs well as running her free youtube channel EmmaLiveYoga. To see her schedule and all other information visit www.emmaliveyoga.com Follow Emma on Fb and IG @emmaliveyoga
— “Authentic yoga is just listening to the heart and acting from that truth.” Valeria Teles interviews Fiona Agombar — the author of “Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Fiona Agombar is a yoga therapist and teacher in the Krishnamacharya Tradition. She originally trained with the Yoga for Health Foundation in 2001 then qualified as a KHYF teacher in 2011 and is accredited as an advanced teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). She has studied under Bill Feeney, Gill Lloyd, Sarah Ryan, TKV Desikachar, his son Dr Kausthub Desikachar and also the Zen teacher Adyashanti. She specializes in teaching yoga for fatigue conditions, including CFS/ME, burnout, stress and long-Covid. Fiona was a Trustee of Action for ME (major UK charity) for eight years. She has set up teaching modules on stress and fatigue for Yoga Campus, which she ran for several years together with CPD days for the BWY, before she took five years out to nurse her husband who was terminally ill. She was one of the key speakers for Global Yoga Therapy Day in August 2020 on exhaustion, overwhelm and burnout. In March 2021 she contributed to an advisory meeting for the British Council of Yoga Therapy on guidelines for teaching those with long-Covid. She has recently delivered a successful introductory course for teachers on Burnout, CFS and Long-Covid with Sarah Ryan. She currently runs classes online for those with fatigue and has referrals for long-Covid from a major teaching hospital in the UK. Fiona is the author of the book and DVD Beat Fatigue with Yoga (Cherry Red Books) and her most recent book which was recently published, sold out after three months. She regularly contributes to UK journals Spectrum and OM. Fiona has Lyme disease which she manages with yoga. She is passionate about campaigning to change attitudes to those with fatigue conditions and describes herself as a Feminine Rest Activist. To learn more about Fiona Agombar and her work please visit: https://www.fionaagombar.co.uk/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
I was really moved by my conversation with Emma, she emanated peace and kindness and her words stayed with me for a long time.She was born in Kent and had a highly successful international career in finance. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and worked as a Senior Analyst in London, New York and Hong Kong for HSBC working on an investment portfolio of $1bn. Following a life-changing visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, where she was held hostage at gun point, she discovered in herself a yearning to understand the deeper aspects of what it is to be a human being. Emma put her financial career on hold and began travelling and exploring yoga and meditation. She qualified as a British Wheel of Yoga instructor in 2003 and has since, for over 15 years, taught both yoga and meditation, simultaneously deepening her life-long interest in Buddhism. A chance meeting with a Buddhist Lama on her first visit to Bhutan in 2011 led to her studying Buddhism with this Lama and, eventually, becoming the first and only Western woman to be ordained in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan as a Buddhist nun.Emma founded the registered UK charity, ‘Opening Your Heart to Bhutan' in 2015. This has built medical and educational facilities to help special needs children in Bhutan. She was given a Tibetan name when she was ordained of Pema Deki which means blissfully happy lotus, which is perfect for herSome key points from our interview:· How when she was shown a photo of the man who held her hostage by the Police, she felt an overwhelming sense of compassion and sorrow for him· How she discovered she was very good at yoga and fell in love with it· How she had a pivotal moment on a visit to a temple in Bhutan and met a Lama (a spiritual teacher in Tibetan Buddhism), who would become her teacher· How she embraces parenthood as a huge spiritual teaching · How her practice has been about raising the value placed on kindness and compassion Find out more about Emma here https://www.emmaslade.com* * * *"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken, from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/Watch the Podcast via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbrokenFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb
From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and Wellbeing
In conversation with Karen Atkinson, Senior Partner and Co-Founder of MindfulnessUK, we explore the relationship between mindfulness and compassion and the value of self-inquiry. Karen is also an author, a trustee of the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA), a teacher and trainer of mindfulness and compassion skills and practices, a member of the British Wheel of Yoga and a Bangor trained supervisor of mindfulness teachers. Throughout Karen's career mindfulness and compassion have underpinned her work, ranging from nursing to yoga teacher, complementary practitioner, therapist, teacher, and teacher trainer. Karen has been teaching mindful movement and meditation for over 30 years, and recently published ‘Compassionate Mindful Inquiry in Therapeutic Practice'. It is fair to say that she takes the greatest pride in having used her unique position to develop the Integrated Mindfulness and Compassion Qualification, a ground-breaking qualification and the first of its kind in the market. As a highly respected, extremely experienced, and well-trained mindfulness teacher with a warm, intuitive, friendly, and professional manner, Karen's mission is to bring this enhanced enjoyment of life to as many people as possible. Connect with Karen and MindfulnessUK on social media: https://www.facebook.com/regulatedtrainingandCPD https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnessuk/ Link to Karen's book: https://uk.singingdragon.com/products/compassionate-mindful-inquiry-in-therapeutic-practice?_pos=1&_sid=681f925fa&_ss=r We are delighted to offer a discount code for you: FROMTHEHEART20, valid on all products on the Singing Dragon website (www.singingdragon.com). This discount has no expiry date. Karen's book is also available via other retailers. Further recommendations following this podcast episode: https://chrisgermer.com/publications/ https://iweighcommunity.com https://www.instagram.com/i_weigh *** From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights. Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally. www.anahatayogacentre.com Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast. Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre.
Wenche has been sharing her love of yoga for the past twenty one years with people all over the world.She created the yoga Life Studio in Eastbourne in 2007 and went on the create yoga life retreats and holidays.Wenche is one of the countries leading yoga instructors and a qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher, in 2013 she qualified as a Senior yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals and went on the create yoga Life Teacher training educating students from all over the world.Her teaching goes beyond the physical postures exploring philosophical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the traditional ancient teachings of yoga.In this podcast Wenche shares with us her journey - 'the road less travelled', from heading off on an adventure at nineteen years old - to creating Yoga Life Studio, the retreats and the teacher training... Her life has unfolded through trusting her heart and her intuition, through following the flow with her inner sat nav, which has now taken her back to the place of her birth Norway.Her teaching and her life come from the heart - her yoga is real yoga.
From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and Wellbeing
In this episode Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom are joined by special guest Uma Dinsmore Tuli to discuss Yoga Nidra for community support, social justice and planetary healing. It's a great listen and designed to inspire us all. Uma was first introduced to yoga at the age of four by her mother and began meditating at nine on a pilgrimage with her maternal grandmother. Yoga and meditation have been part of her daily life ever since. As a naturally curious and enquiring yogini, she has engaged passionately and critically with a variety of quite different schools of yoga, most especially Satyananda Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. After completing the Yoga Biomedical Trust Diploma in Yoga Therapy in 1999, Uma has continued to find the fully integrated approach of yoga therapy to be the most practical route to the healing power of yoga. She further trained in Structural Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy with Mukunda Stiles, and works as a yoga therapist with special expertise in women's health. Uma has a PhD in Communications and is a recognised teacher of the British Wheel of Yoga. She has been a training tutor in Yoga Therapy since 2001 and also teaches British Wheel of Yoga In-service training days. As a mother of three, she has been both personally and professionally engaged with the development of pregnancy yoga, yoga for birth and postnatal recovery, and family yoga, and has been training teachers in this field since 2002, when she first tutored for the Birthlight Trust. Since then she has delighted in creating her own courses to promote excellence of teaching in this field, including Well Woman Yoga and a uniquely responsive Integrated Mother and Baby yoga teacher training. With the intention of widening access to pregnancy and postnatal yoga, she founded Sitaram Yoga with her husband in 1998, and it continues to offer pregnancy and postantal yoga classes in London, including at King's College and St Thomas's hopsitals. The heart of Uma's daily personal and therapeutic practice is yoga nidra, which she believes to be the most powerfully transformative of all yoga techniques. She first encountered the technique at the Satyananda Yoga Centre in 1995, and has been exploring all aspects of it with fascination ever since. She has studied a variety of different approaches to the practice both in India and the UK, with nationally renowned exponents including Swami Muktidharma (Satyananda Acharya, New Zealand), Mukunda Stiles, and Richard Miller. She has refined a range of particularly feminine therapeutic applications of yoga nidra, including its use for the promotion of fertility, positive birthing, postnatal recovery and conscious menstrual health a source of spiritual empowerment. She has taught yoga nidra to hundreds of people, in every conceivable environment, from nursery schools, hospitals and airports, to giant geodesic domes filled with yogis sheltering from wild storms at yoga festivals and gatherings. She has been sharing the technique with teachers from all lineages on Yoga Therapy training courses and retreats since 1999. Uma leads retreats and courses worldwide, sharing the approach to yoga therapy set out in her CDs, DVDs and books: Mother's Breath, Teach Yourself Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth, and Feel Confident: Yoga for Living. Her latest book Yoni Shakti is about the evolution of feminine spiritual authority through yoga and tantra. Uma is currently refining Womb Yoga through a series of international workshops and retreats. https://yonishakti.co/ https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/ https://www.instagram.com/umadinsmoretuli/ *** From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights. Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally. www.anahatayogacentre.com. Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on on Facebook and Instagram at @anahatayogacentre.
YOGA BUSINESS series Part 2 Clare- Jivamukti Yoga Bern.“Yoga business isn’t yoga”- David Life .We start our exploration with these wise words of my teacher and co founder of the Jivamukti Yoga method David Life. Yoga and business how do they go together and do they even go together? We live in a capitalist society, so in modern yoga, in this modern world we respond to that society in a capitalist way, but where is the bhakti in that? .This and a lot more is up for discussion with three amazing beings. Austin from Urban Sadhu in New Jersey, Clare from Jivamukti Yoga Bern and Nora from India. This second episode is with Clare, who is all BHAKTI, all HEART, all LOVE! We discuss YOGA as we see it, bhakti, the love for teaching and Clare’s view on yoga as a business and the relationship to money. Plus we discuss her journey in India and her book Mysore to the Mountains. LINK IN BIO! .“Sometimes when I am teaching I feel a deep love for the universe manifested in those practitioners I see before me. I am lucky that these “sometimes” are frequent. I love without judgement to evaluation. It feels like (here I am trying to describe the undescribable) a warm safe blanket, or the warm saline ocean. I feel held, and perfectly at peace.“ Clare Nicholls. About Clare: Since 2001 Clare has practiced asana and views the physical process as a way of undoing the habits we hold in our bodies and releasing the past to create space for the future. Clare began teaching in 2005 with a British Wheel of Yoga Diploma, in 2011 she qualified to teach Jivamukti Yoga, becoming advanced certified in 2017. In 2014 and 2015 Clare travelled around India, experiencing many sites of pilgrimage and integrating an understanding of the philosophies into her life, practice and teaching. She wrote a book about this experience called Mysore to the Mountains. From 2018 Clare was blessed to have the opportunity to move to Bern where she now teachers and mentors at Jivamukti Yoga Bern. .ENJOY! LISTEN! SHARE! LEAVE A REVIEW! It is much appreciated. .Find Clare here. @thecolourandthechaoshttps://thecolourandthechaos.comClare’s book. Mysore to the Mountains, the colour and the chaos. https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/product/9781781327739/mysore-to-the-mountains
Aizvadīta Latvijas Universitātes Literatūras, folkloras un mākslas institūta rīkotā zinātniskā un radošā konference "Pieredze un redzējumi: dzejniecei Veltai Sniķerei 100", kurā zinātnisku pētījumu priekšlasījumi mijās ar apsveikumiem un radošiem priekšnesumiem. Pati apaļā jubileja – 25. decembrī, Kultūras Rondo sazinājās ar Veltu Sniķeri Londonā. Veltas Sniķeres daiļrade pēdējos gados lasītājiem bijusi pieejama, pateicoties apgādam Mansards – tajā iznācis gan krājums “Husks” un Veltas darinātie dainu atdzejojumi, gan krājums “Pieredze”, kurš iznācis tieši pirms 10 gadiem. Rakstnieks Anšlavs Eglītis Veltas Sniķeres dzejoļus reiz nodēvējis par buramvārdiem. Vai tas nozīmētu daudz ciešāku savu sakņu izjūtu, iedziļināšanos arhetipiskajos motīvos, pasaules kņadu un aktuālās norises atstājot nostāk? Velta Sniķere dzimusi 1920. gada 25. decembrī, uzaugusi neatkarīgajā Latvijā, taču kopš 1946. gada dzīvo Londonā. Studējusi filozofiju un vēsturi Latvijas Universitātē un salīdzinošās reliģijas King’s College Londonā. Bijusi Rama Gopala indiešu dejas trupas dalībniece, aktīvi darbojusies starptautiskajā PEN klubā un Britu līgā Eiropas brīvībai (British League of European Freedom). Viena no organizācijas British Wheel of Yoga dibinātājām. 2004. gadā saņēmusi Pasaules Brīvo Latviešu apvienības Kultūras fonda balvu, 2007. gadā apbalvota ar Triju Zvaigžņu ordeni, pērn saņēmusi Latvijas Literatūras Mūža balvu.
Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the importance of exercise for migraine. The episode also features Beth Francis and Andy Clark discussing sharing their experience of cold water swimming for migraine. Here are some of the helpful links mentioned in the podcast: NICE guidance on physical activity: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/physical-activity/products?Status=Published The Pilates Foundation: https://www.pilatesfoundation.com The British Wheel of Yoga: https://www.bwy.org.uk/ Tai Chi Union: https://www.taichiunion.com/ https://yogawithadriene.com/adriene-mishler/ Beth and Andy's Movie '100 Days of Vitamin Sea': https://www.vitaminseafilm.com/about If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup
Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the importance of exercise for migraine. The episode also features Beth Francis and Andy Clark discussing sharing their experience of cold water swimming for migraine. Here are some of the helpful links mentioned in the podcast: NICE guidance on physical activity: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/physical-activity/products?Status=Published The Pilates Foundation: https://www.pilatesfoundation.com The British Wheel of Yoga: https://www.bwy.org.uk/ Tai Chi Union: https://www.taichiunion.com/ https://yogawithadriene.com/adriene-mishler/ Beth and Andy's Movie '100 Days of Vitamin Sea': https://www.vitaminseafilm.com/about If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup
Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the importance of exercise for migraine. The episode also features Beth Francis and Andy Clark discussing sharing their experience of cold water swimming for migraine. Here are some of the helpful links mentioned in the podcast: NICE guidance on physical activity: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/physical-activity/products?Status=Published The Pilates Foundation: https://www.pilatesfoundation.com The British Wheel of Yoga: https://www.bwy.org.uk/ Tai Chi Union: https://www.taichiunion.com/ https://yogawithadriene.com/adriene-mishler/ Beth and Andy's Movie '100 Days of Vitamin Sea': https://www.vitaminseafilm.com/about If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WE ARE A CHARITY. Please help us keep going in the following ways: Donate to help us continue to release new episodes: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headsup
Dr Rosy Daniel trained as a General Practitioner in Bristol. The illness of a close friend that was strongly influenced by the friend's emotional state led to her interest in the mind-body connection. In 1985 she joined the Bristol Cancer Help Centre where she studied complementary medicine and psychological and self-help approaches. Moved by the phenomenal self-healing journeys she witnessed at Bristol, she was inspired to write her first book Loving Medicine. In this episode, we talk about the emotional elements that are so often neglected in our everyday lives, how stress can negatively impact healing from disease and the science behind the mind-body connection. Mind-set matters: Exercise and the placebo effect. Leslie Walker – research group https://www.drrosydaniel.org/ The British Wheel of Yoga Charity – Health and Wellbeing Trust
In this podcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Petra Coveney, Founder of Menopause Yoga - the UK’s first specialist style of yoga to support women going through the menopause. Petra, who is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) for health practitioners and a senior yoga teacher and trainer, developed Menopause Yoga to meet the physical and emotional needs of women going through menopause. Last year, due to demand from women and yoga teachers, she launched the world’s first Menopause Yoga Teacher Training course at Newson Health, which is accredited by the UK’s main governing bodies the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals. Her aim is to train a yoga teacher in every town so that women across the country can practice locally where they live. The course has drawn teachers from all over the world, many of whom have trained at Newson Health. In April 2020, she piloted the first online Menopause Yoga classes and in May she is launching the first online Teacher Training course, which includes Dr Louise Newson as a Guest Speaker. Dr Newson’s book on the Menopause is a core course reading text. In this podcast, Dr Newson and Petra discuss: Petra’s own menopause journey, What inspired her to develop Menopause Yoga, Combining western medical science with eastern Indian Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Chinese concept of post menopause as a woman’s ‘Second Spring.’ How yoga, breathwork and meditation can support women to transition positively through menopause, How to reduce stress levels, master your hot flushes and change your perception of menopause. Why it is important to educate women about the menopause, to feel empowered and embrace post menopause. Petra Coveney's Three Take Home Tips: Stressful thoughts exacerbate all menopause symptoms. Learn simple breathing exercises to calm your mind and tap into your parasympathetic nervous system that helps you to Rest & Digest. Writing a daily journal will help you to release negative, stressful thoughts and recognise which foods, drinks, activities, thoughts, etc trigger your menopause symptoms. Every woman is unique. Gaining insights into your triggers will aid your self-growth. Nourish & Nurture yourself. Eat well, Sleep well. Pamper yourself. Petra will be returning to Newson Health later in the year to run women’s workshops here at Newson Health. You can find out more on her website: www.menopause-yoga.com Instagram: @Menopause_Yoga
In this podcast, I’m joined by Petra Coveney, Founder of Menopause Yoga - the UK’s first specialist style of yoga to support women going through the menopause. Petra, who is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) for health practitioners and a senior yoga teacher and trainer, developed Menopause Yoga to meet the physical and emotional needs of women going through menopause. Last year, due to demand from women and yoga teachers, she launched the world’s first Menopause Yoga Teacher Training course at Newson Health, which is accredited by the UK’s main governing bodies the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals. Her aim is to train a yoga teacher in every town so that women across the country can practice locally where they live. In this podcast, I talk to Petra about: Petra’s own menopause journey, What inspired her to develop Menopause Yoga, Combining western medical science with eastern Indian Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Chinese concept of post menopause as a woman’s ‘Second Spring.’ How yoga, breathwork and meditation can support women to transition positively through menopause, How to reduce stress levels, master your hot flushes and change your perception of menopause. Why it is important to Educate women about the menopause, to feel Empowered and Embrace post menopause. We also chat about sex and relationships during and after menopause! Petra Coveney’s Four Take Home Tips include: Stressful thoughts exacerbate all menopause symptoms. Learn simple breathing exercises to calm your mind and tap into your parasympathetic nervous system that helps you to Rest & Digest. Writing a daily Journal will help you to release negative, stressful thoughts and recognise which foods, drinks, activities, thoughts, etc trigger your menopause symptoms. Every woman is unique. Gaining insights into your triggers will aide your self-growth. Nourish & Nurture yourself. Eat well, Sleep well. Pamper yourself. Give yourself permission to take a Meno-pause from your hectic lifestyle. Menopause is an opportunity to take stock of the life you’ve lived, celebrate what brought your joy – and recognise which thoughts, habits and behaviours no longer support your physical and emotional health. Then have the courage to let go of these so that you can transition to the next stage of life feeling lighter, healthier and happier. You can find out more about Petra’s Menopause Yoga classes and teacher training courses on her website: https://www.menopause-yoga.com and on Instagram: @Menopause_Yoga
Yoga is a powerful tool for building your spiritual practice. Menopause is viewed as a woman's second spring. With the multitude of changes happening in our bodies, we need a system that can help us navigate through this journey. In this jam-packed episode, the founder of Menopause Yoga, Petra Coveney talks about her deeper purpose, the history of menopause in the UK, and finding truth in Eastern and Western philosophies. She discusses the cognitive impact of menopause and its (sometimes) subsequent grief. She also shares an exercise to reframe hot flashes and a powerful breathing technique to calm your nervous system. You are not alone. If you're looking for answers on how to face your menopause symptoms then tune in to the show! Resources: Come and visit my website at (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.drmichellegordon.com/podcasts/) Join the Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon Online Community Discover how to leave MENO-Misery behind through the MENO-Mate way of living here: https://learn.menopausemovement.com/start Download the factsheet on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Here: https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WHC-FACTSHEET-CBT-WOMEN-MAR2020.pdf Here are the books mentioned in this episode: Reflections of the Moon on Water What's Discussed In This Episode: How did Petra get started doing menopause yoga? [04:24] Hormone replacement therapy and the cognitive impact of menopause [11:56] The sense of grief and loss felt by women [17:25] The importance of community [22:13] The spiritual journey involved [23:56] The significance of culture and society in women's menopause experience [28:12] Women's second spring as an opportunity for self-growth [32:32] Tips for managing stress and journal writing [41:12] A cognitive behavioral therapy exercise for hot flashes [46:50] The ocean breathing technique [53:26] About the Guest: Petra Coveney is the founder of Menopause Yoga, a new style of yoga designed to support women on their menopause journey by educating and empowering women with the knowledge needed to embrace their menopause as an opportunity for self-growth. She's a senior teacher and teacher trainer for The British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance. Her Menopause Yoga Teacher Training course has been accredited and attracts teachers from all over the world. A member of the British Menopause Society, Petra's approach combines Eastern yoga breath work, meditation, and the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical science, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition and complementary therapies. She is motivated by a drive to support women by improving menopause education and training a menopause teacher for every town in the UK, so women can practice where they live and build support networks. Check out Petra's website. Learn more techniques for managing your menopause symptoms on Instagram or Facebook. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leading British physiotherapist Benoy Matthew warned yoga teachers against permanently damaging their hips because of intensive yoga practice. Recently, an increasing number of yoga teachers have been seeking treatment for serious hip problems. Most of them ask therapists for advice on how to modify yoga positions to avoid injuries. However, some have developed advanced hip problems that require treatment and surgery. According to Matthew, these problems happen when people frequently do yoga poses that are difficult for their body structure. Because people have different body types, not all yoga positions are suitable for everyone. Yoga teachers run the risk of developing hip problems as the demand for yoga classes increases. One instructor said that the high demands are causing some teachers to burden their bodies with heavy workloads. Some instructors even have to teach five times a day, while some hold classes even on weekends. Matthew said that because instructors do yoga quite often, they tend to disregard other forms of exercise like cardio or cross-training. He suggested adding a variety of exercises to lower their injury risk. In addition to this, Matthew also recommended that new yoga teachers undergo physical assessment. This will give them awareness of their body type and help them identify what types of yoga positions are appropriate for them. Pip White, another physiotherapist, emphasized the importance of understanding personal limitations to practice yoga safely and fully enjoy its benefits. UK yoga practitioners may seek help from the British Wheel of Yoga, which governs yoga groups in England. The organization offers programs that include anatomy lessons that can help students and teachers modify yoga positions.
Tarik Dervish is an Ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist and yoga teacher trainer. He has been practising and teaching the two subjects in tandem since 2001 and has specialised in raising awareness of ayurveda within the yoga community ever since. He is the current Modules Officer for the British Wheel of Yoga and works with the Helios Foundation, a health charity that supports people living with chronic health conditions. He trains Yoga teachers to teach yoga with an ayurvedic approach and runs workshops in Ayurveda all over the country. His goal is to help people take control of their health through traditional methods of prevention and management. He runs a clinic in central london and Brighton. He is a contributor to Yoga Teaching Handbook and the recently published Yoga Student Handbook edited by Sian O'Neill. In this podcast we discussed the 5 elements, Doshas, nutrition & diet managment and emotional well-being , all through the lens of Ayurveda. Tarik Dervish Social Media Handles: Website: yogawell.co.uk Email: tarik@yogawell.co.uk
About Juliet Juliet is a mother of 2 beautiful children and teaches alignment based Hatha Yoga from her home studio in South Norwood as well as working with other venues across London. Juliet trained under the highly acclaimed Triyoga teacher training programme with leading teachers Anna Ashby and Joey Miles, she is also a member of the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance and has been practicing for over a decade. Juliet was first drawn to yoga amidst a challenging time in her life, magnified by a stressful city commute, long hours, and a demanding job all of which resulted in burnout. At that time she began a regular yoga practice and soon found herself experiencing its many therapeutic benefits, she slept better, could breathe better, moved better, and it created the space she needed to understand myself better. Yoga continues to be my anchor, especially since becoming a mother, and these feelings of space, freedom and clarity gained from my practice are qualities which I endeavour to facilitate for my students. Juliet is also a trained Pilates studio equipment teacher with the Polestar method and work from The Loft in Wandsworth. Episode highlights Juliet's yoga business where she teaches Hatha Yoga and Restorative Yoga What led Juliet to her yoga practice after corporate life in the City Juliet's journey into motherhood and her pre-motherhood expectations, as against the reality of motherhood Juliet's postpartum including lack of sleep as her baby didn't sleep well, Juliet was not eating well and she suffered postpartum anxiety Not identifying with who she was as a mother Shavasahna position - lying flat on her mat - was key to Juliet's recovery - we discuss why this was. Taking time to rest is not on anyone's list. There is always something to do. The dangerous self-talk of "shoulds* Juliet's work with a sleep trainer (Carol Mae consulting). Key was she nurtured Juliet as well as her baby. She told her she was doing an amazing job. The huge step of asking for help Second time round Juliet considered the support she needed but anxiety still there at times but finding ways to manage it. Changing expectations Juliet’s Yoga teacher said after this you will be stronger than you ever were. Meeting her self head on......and now stronger than ever before. Physically, mentally and emotionally stronger. Vulnerability in meeting herself. Strength has really come from inside. Juliet said: "I would never have been able to get there if I hadn't first let go and allowed myself those moments of rest and spaciousness and time to simply be with exactly who I was" Grounding and root chakra and drawing energy up. Parasympathetic nervous system. Rest as a necessity not a luxury. Allowing our bodies to process the birth to reflect on what has happened and is happening. Try to commit to rest. Even just 5 minutes. Benefits of conscious breath work. There will always be something we ought to be doing or think we should be doing. We are all doing best we can and forgiving ourselves Relevant links Julia’s website and Instagram Carol Mae’s website Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.
This podcast is the fourth audio extract from a mindfulness and meditation workshop I delivered for a group of British Wheel of Yoga teachers in March 2019.Here are the highlights of what's covered:A quick recap of some mindfulness basics from the previous yoga workshop podcasts.Yoga teachers are taking responsibility for student's awareness - by guiding their awareness to the breath and bodily sensations. So yoga teachers help people to let go of being lost in thought! Yoga teachers are teaching mindfulness.The ego is related to being lost in thought. When we're lost in thought - the ego has taken over.The ego is the sum total of all our attachments.It's good to be aware of what we're attached to.Meditation is "training the mind to achieve higher states of consciousness".Meditation trains the mind to be less lost in thought - to be more aware and concentrated.Beyond this, meditation can help you connect spiritually.Meditation is setting the conditions up to train ourselves to be more mindful.In yoga, the meditation is there to get us into a state of union.Most people that I've worked with who have tried meditation have found it to be beneficial: more mindful, kinder, understanding, relaxed, calmer etc.A small percentage of people are not ready for meditation.A sitting meditation posture needs a balance of being both relaxed and alert...If we get too relaxed, we drift off into a dream.If we're overly alert we can become anxious.A relaxed and alert posture will also make the mind relaxed and alert.Having a straight posture/back is helpful.We're trying to find the sweet spot between being relaxed and alert. This also applies outside of meditation. It helps you stay mindful.The podcast contains advice on how to meditate sitting on a chair.If you're sat on the floor - give the knees some support with cushions if they're off the floor - or elevate the hips.It's good for the body to do a little work whilst we're meditating. For example, if the abdominals or back muscles are engaged a little.Relax the shoulders.Have the head balanced as though you imagine your chin is on a shelf.It helps to reflect on your meditation practice, keep a journal or discuss meditation with others.I had a good sharing discussion with the group members on their meditation experience - you'll hear this in the podcast.The five hindrancesUseful list for meditation and mindfulness1. Sensory desire/craving2. Ill will3. Sloth & torpor4. Restlessness & worry5. DoubtI discussed the antidotes to each of these hindrances in the podcastGood to investigate constant themes in meditation that are hindering your practice. E.g. talking to a friend, seeing a therapist.It can be helpful when there are minor disturbances in meditation e.g. a little background noise and a few distractions. The biggest disturbance is internal not external! It's our ego and being lost in thought!Integrating meditation into yoga classes tipsAsk yourself “why” you want to integrate meditation.Be considerate of people’s expectations.Meet people where they are.Teach from a place of confidence and personal practice.Guidance versus silence.Keep it simple.Option – Create a separate meditation class.Consider referencing meditation on any advertisements for classes - being transparent about your intentions.Consider using chairs for seated meditation.Consider integrating walking meditation as this is a better option for some people who are unable to sit still.Some people may not be ready for meditation, instead it may be better for them to start by slowing down or spending time relaxing first. And then moving onto meditation later. Music can be helpful to relax students ahead of meditation.5 to 10 minutes of meditation is enough for people who are starting out. Possibly using guided meditation on an app like Insight Timer.Having occasional breaks from meditation can be helpful. For most of us, we'll find that our life experience will degrade temporarily on the days when we aren't meditating - and this motivates us to have a continuous practice.Meditation and mindfulness practice is similar to exercise. If you stop, you tend to degrade. So it's good to keep going with it.Copyright © 2019 Darren Cockburn. All Rights Reservedwww.mindfulnessonlinetraining.orgwww.darrencockburn.com The post 055 – Mindfulness Workshop for Yoga Teachers – Part 4 appeared first on Mindfulness Online Training.
This podcast is the third audio extract from a workshop I delivered for a group of British Wheel of Yoga teachers in March 2019. Here are the highlights of what's covered: The definition of Yoga as being in union with the divine, spirit or God. How being lost in thought separates us from this connection and union. And how mindfulness enables the union. We can only achieve Yoga when we're mindful. This union is available at any time. The challenge is being able to maintain it. Enlightenment or awakening means that the state of Yoga or connection with spirit is there permanently - you never get lost in thought. In the meantime, we're mindful sometimes and lost in thought at other times. This can happen many times during the day. At any point in time, we're lost in thought or present. If we're mindful and spiritually open or receptive, we can allow the transcendental love and wisdom to flow through us. Three levels of mindfulness Level 0 - Being lost in thought Level 1 - Mindfulness Level 2 - Mindfulness+ . Mindfulness with openness to spirit - allowing spirit to flow through you. We are always in one of these three states - and this goes for Yoga students too. Keeping some awareness on the breath (even just 10%) - keeps us mindful. We can be mindfully busy although it can be more challenging. If we lose our connection with mindfulness we can slow down as a tactic. Benefits of mindfulness Improved concentration and memory More positive Reduces stress and anxiety Quieter mind More acceptance of yourself, others and situations Helps relieve stress and depression Improves sleep quality Increase in resilience to health issues Enables kindness Useful for pain management Enhances happiness and wellbeing Can enjoy pleasure more when you're mindful Creativity Problem solving Creates better relationships Better listening Self control Access to the spiritual dimension Mindfulness+ or yoga is about bringing together the form with the formless. To work with our experience and what's external to us. Enjoying all of that and meeting our obligations, whilst integrating the spiritual dimension. The post 053 – Mindfulness Workshop for Yoga Teachers – Part 3 appeared first on Mindfulness Online Training.
This podcast is the second audio extract from a workshop I delivered for a group of British Wheel of Yoga teachers in March 2019. We had a lot of fun exploring mindfulness together :) Here are the highlights of what's covered: * A practical mindfulness exercise on identifying the different components of your experience * Mindfulness definition * How mindfulness links to yoga philosophy and the goal of yoga * Transcending thoughts * Choosing how we respond to thoughts * Getting lost in thoughts * We don't need to think as much as we do * Mindfulness hotspots * We must be mindful to reach the goal yoga The post 052 – Mindfulness Workshop for Yoga Teachers – Part 2 appeared first on Mindfulness Online Training.
This podcast is an extract from a workshop I delivered for a group of British Wheel of Yoga teachers. I was helping them explore mindfulness and meditation. This is the first of a number of podcasts from that workshop. It introduces the universal process (The Process) which we are all a part of. And 7 guidelines that when followed will cultivate peace and kindness. The teachings are from my new book “Living a Life of Harmony”. The post 051 – Mindfulness Workshop for Yoga Teachers – Part 1 appeared first on Mindfulness Online Training.
A teacher member of British Wheel of Yoga and an associate member of the Association for Yoga Studies, Grainne has been teaching since 2012. Grainne is also an insured and accredited Instructor of Mat Pilates, Meditation and Mindfulness. Having experienced first hand the efficacy of these body/mind disciplines in her own life, during a prolonged period of stress and physical injury, Grainne embodies an informed, fun and passionate teaching approach with all of her diverse range of clients, empowering them towards a place of improved health and well-being. https://grainnetoher.com
Audio and slide show of my workshop at the British Wheel of Yoga Well Being Festival at Warwick University during March 2018. The talk covers the following topics: My personal journey The Goal of Yoga / Yoga Sutras Meditation including hindrances Mindfulness Two modes of the mind Definition of spiritual practice The four A's model The post 029 – Workshop at the British Wheel of Yoga Well Being Festival appeared first on Mindfulness Online Training.
Barbara has been teaching and practising yoga for twenty five years and been teaching for over 10 years. Barbara is a British Wheel of Yoga (BWYDip) teacher and a BWY Foundation Course Teacher. Over the years Barbara has studied and practiced many styles of yoga including, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, Acrobatic and Aerial yoga, with many renown, experienced and inspiring teachers e.g. Donna Farhi, Doug Keller, Julie Gudmestead, Shiva Rea, Jason Crandell, Natasha Rizopolous, Sally Kempton, John Scott, Brian Cooper, Gary Carter, Peter Blackaby, Paul Fox, Bill Wood, Beverley Nolan, Mark Freeth, Lisa Sanfilippo, Julie Friedeberger, Claire Missingham, John Claxton, Liz Lark, Vonnie Bloom, Hayley Winter, Tanja Mickwitch, Erica Montes, Bonnie Argo, plus many more. Barbara has incorporated her accumulated knowledge into her own practice and into her teaching. Barbara believes we never stop learning, Barbara regularly attends intensives and workshops in the UK and abroad and attend many Local yoga events For more information http://www.yoganorfolk.com/about-barbara.php https://www.facebook.com/yoganorfolk
Today I’m talking with Peter Blackaby who is the author of the book Intelligent Yoga which he is currently writing the 2nd edition for. Pete started practicing yoga in 1978 and began teaching in 1986. He then went on to become an osteopath. In 2002 he became involved in the British Wheel of Yoga (which is the governing body in England), and ran a two-year teacher training program for them. Since then, Pete has been running courses for teachers and teaches functional anatomy and biomechanics in the UK and internationally. His interest in the last 15 years has been to put some scientific underpinning to the practice of yoga, both in the biomechanical sense and in the mind/body relationship. In today’s conversation we’re talking about moving away from the Western reductionist view of anatomy, what a bottom up approach to yoga looks like vs. a top down approach, how the whole person’s lived experience is tied into how they move, and how yoga teachers can approach working with students who have chronic pain.
Stephen Sturgess is a London based yoga and meditation teacher, and the author of The Yoga Book, a recommended text of the British Wheel of Yoga. Since 1969 Stephen has studied and practised yoga and meditation in India and UK under the expertise of well- known gurus. Practised authentically, yoga provides us with a starting point for meditation, which awakens us to our oneness with true reality. This book demonstrates how to use a wide range of yoga postures, purification practices, breathing exercises and meditation practices as a portal to a higher consciousness – with all the everyday benefits implied in that phrase: an enhanced sense of peace, love, joy, happiness, harmony and personal fulfillment. Drawing upon the tradition of Kriya Yoga – the goal of which is to attune one’s individual consciousness with the Divine, or Universal, Consciousness – Stephen Sturgess shows us how to progress beyond the supple body to the vital, contented mind.
Prescriptions for yoga and harnessing the power of social interaction. This edition has been funded by a grant from the Scottish Government. We hear about two very different ways of giving people in pain the knowledge and power to help themselves. Will we soon be able to get a prescription of yoga on the NHS? Christine Johnson speaks to yoga teacher Anna Semlyen about a study that shows yoga can be an effective and cost-effective treatment for chronic low back pain. Semlyen, who helped design the programme used by the research trial, recalls how she has seen people get back into gardening or extreme sports after taking up yoga. The research study found a similar effect among the group of patients using yoga: reduced levels of disability and fewer days off work compared to the control group. Not only is this a low-tech and cheap treatment, but it’s also empowering, argues Semlyen, as it lets people ‘be their own healers’. ‘How are you?’ Three little words often dreaded by people in pain. Gareth Parsons explains to Paul Evans why these simple social rituals can be so difficult for people in pain and how social interactions can instead be made empowering. Parsons’ work on participatory action research gets people in pain together to recognise the negative attitudes or oppression experienced in daily life and find ways to help themselves. The real experts on pain are not the clinicians of researchers, but the people who live with it every day, he argues. Contributors: * Anna Semlyen, yoga teacher, British Wheel of Yoga * Gareth Parsons, Lecturer, University of South Wales Further resources You can find out more about using yoga to help with lower back pain and buy the yoga programme book and accompanying CD from the project’s website: Yogaforbacks.co.uk. First broadcast 22.04.14 #Arthritis #Backpain #Lowbackpain #AlternativetherapyontheNHS #Communicationskills #Exercise #Explainingyourconditiontoothers #Peersupport
Hilary Carter joins Hillary from the UK to share her experience with the numbers 11:11, and to talk about her new book. The time lock has been released..... It is time for the world to wake up....... The world as we know it is about to change...... Are you ready? If you are ready to leave behind the wants, needs and desires of the ego, If you are courageous, If you have a tremendous amount of faith, If you are prepared to do what is neccessary to raise your consciousness, If you are ready and able to leave behind your attachments to people, places and belongings, If you recognise the interconnectiveness of all beings, and if the number 23 or the number 11:11 has started to appear in your everyday life in a dramatic way Hilary Carter is co-creator of Taiyoga and co-founder of HigherMoon transformational workshops. She is a British Wheel of Yoga teacher, workshop leader and consultant astrologer, having studied with the world-renowned faculty of Astrological Studies in London in the 1980s. She is currently involved in setting up a Yoga Retreat centre in an ancient convent in the Dordogne region of France.
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