Let me ask you, what is the kindest thing you can do right now? 

Let's use a bit of calm time, some yoga philosophy, and a little bit of neuroscience to find out, shall we? 

Be guided through a meditation to arrive, before exploring a super important concept from yoga philosophy: ahimsa - non-harm. But maybe not in the way you expect! (Kindness does not equal being a doormat!)

We'll finish by helping you choose, or decide, the kindest thing you can do, right now. 

Enjoy!

P.s. Research suggests that kindness is associated with:

• Greater happiness and wellbeing
• Higher life satisfaction
• Better social connection
• A healthier response to stress

P.p.s. Liked this? You'll love

🎧 Do the thing, even with fear, listen here

🎧 The other 7 limbs of yoga, listen here

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If you've been living with back pain for a few weeks or longer, you've probably been told that you need to strengthen something, stretch something, improve your posture. 

Sometimes those things help, certainly. But sometimes they don't.

In this episode, we explore what modern pain science tells us about persistent back pain, and why pain isn't always a direct measure of tissue damage.

You'll learn why pain is produced by the brain as a protective response, how stress, sleep and previous experiences can make the nervous system more protective, and why this doesn't mean your pain is "all in your head". 

Your pain is real. The question is why your brain believes you still need protecting.

We also look at why yoga can help. Not because it magically realigns your spine, but because mindful movement, breathing and awareness can gradually teach the nervous system that it is safe again. 

Plus, join me for an in-person workshop, dedicated to helping you find relief from pain:

Understanding your back pain: an evidence informed workshop

🗓️ Sunday 9th August 

📍 The Attic, Leeds

🙏 Spaces are limited, save your spot here

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Fear doesn’t always mean stop. Sometimes fear appears because something matters.

This meditation is for the moments when a part of you wants to move forwards… but a different part of you wants to stay safe.

A conversation you need to have...
An application you want to send...
A decision you need to make...

Together, we’ll explore what fear feels like in the body. Through grounding, awareness and reflection, we’ll make space for the possibility that fear and courage can exist together; that uncertainty can exist alongside action.

So get somewhere that you're safe and comfortable, and enjoy. 

P.S. You've got this 💪

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What happens when we stop criticising our body and spend a few moments appreciating it instead? 

In this guided gratitude body scan, we move attention through the body with curiosity and awareness, inviting you to notice some of the many ways your body is really quite amazing! 

From your feet carrying you through each day, to your lungs breathing breath after breath, to your nervous system constantly adapting and responding 👀, this gratitude body scan is a gorgeous opportunity to pause and reconnect with the body you live in.

This practice can be done lying down, seated comfortably, standing or even during a gentle walk. There is no perfect way to practise.

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Perfect if you're feeling:

• stressed or overwhelmed
• disconnected from your body
• self-critical
• mentally busy
• exhausted and needing a moment to pause

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In this episode, we explore the idea of perfect alignment through yoga philosophy, body awareness and modern understanding of movement.

Inspired by conversations that regularly arise during our 200-hour yoga teacher training, this episode looks at why the “perfect pose” probably doesn’t exist - and what matters more instead.

Drawing on the Yoga Sutras, we explore the idea that asana should feel both steady and easeful, and how approaching practice in this way may support greater awareness, less unnecessary tension and a more compassionate relationship with movement.

We also explore:

• why alignment looks different in different bodies
• the difference between tension and stability
• interoception and recognising stress signals earlier
• why mindful movement may help regulate the nervous system
• how yoga can become less about performance and more about awareness

This episode is for yoga teachers, trainees and anyone who has ever worried they might be “doing yoga wrong”.

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In this episode of the All of Yoga podcast, we explore Dirgha Pranayama, often translated as “three-part breath” or “long breath”, through both traditional yoga teachings and modern breathing science.

We’ll explore what Dirgha Pranayama is, why slowing and segmenting the breath may help the nervous system settle, and how breathing patterns can influence stress, attention and physiological arousal.

The episode also looks at:

• the difference between functional breathing and accessory breathing
• how breathing habits can affect the body and nervous system
• how to practise breathwork gently, safely and without force

You’ll also be guided through a short Dirgha Pranayama practice using segmented breathing, nasal breathing, slow pauses and a gradual, nervous-system-aware pace.

This is a simple and accessible practice that requires no equipment and can become a useful support during moments of stress, overwhelm or dysregulation.

If you’ve been curious about pranayama, functional breathing or the relationship between breath and the nervous system, this episode is a great place to begin.

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If you’d like to understand breathwork more deeply - not just how to do it, but why it works - join this free workshop

👉 Useful episodes
🫁 Nadi Shodhana: The what, why and how - listen here
🤪 How stressed are you? (and what to do about it) - listen here

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Sleep. 

We all know we need it,  but how many of us get a solid eight hours each night?! But, you know, the thing that annoys me about that questions is that so many of the people I work with *know* they need eight hours of slumber, but they can't get it; their simply isn't the time, or their mind is whirling so much they can't nod off.

So, this is five practical, actually useful things that you can do today to works towards a full night's sleep, tonight. I'm sure you'll be familiar with some of them, but a handy reminder can be super useful, right?

And to learn more about the knowledge and tools that naturally exist within yoga that can help us sleep longer and deeper, join my free workshop: Yoga for Sleep, save your spot to join live, or get the recording here

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Get snuggled up in bed, and pop this night time Yoga Nidra on 💤

You can expect to be guided through a calming consolidation of today, before relaxing deeply into a body scan, connecting with the breath, and hopefully drifting off to dreamland. 

Sweet dreams 💜

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Tired… but your mind won’t stop?

This free workshop explores why sleep can feel so difficult, and how yoga can help you calm your nervous system and move towards deeper rest. When you understand what’s going on, you can take control of heading into slumberland.

Save your seat to join live, or get the recording 💤

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In yoga, prana is your vital life force. It’s not something you can see or touch, but it’s certainly something you can learn to feel, understand, and work with.

This meditation is a gentle introduction to prana, combined with a practical check-in to help you notice what is nourishing your energy, and what may be depleting it.

Through simple awareness of your breath, body and mind, you’ll begin to:

• connect with your internal energy state
• understand how your day is affecting you
• explore the relationship between breath and nervous system
• gently shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more steady

We’ll also touch on the foundations of pranayama - not just as breathing techniques, but as a way of working with your energy through the breath.

This practice is both reflective and regulating, and you can return to it whenever you need a deeper check-in with yourself, a reset during a busy or overwhelming day or a gorgeous moment to reconnect with your energy and priorities.

Enjoy!

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If you’re thinking “I want to understand how to actually use my breath to change how I feel”, then I’d love you to join me for my free workshop:
Pranayama: Ancient Practice, Modern Science 

In this workshop, we’ll explore:
🫁 how breathing affects your nervous system
🫁 how to move from feeling overwhelmed to steady
🫁 how to practise safely and effectively

The details:

🗓️ Wednesday 17th June

⏰ 12:30

💻 Held on zoom 

💛 Save your seat to join live, or get the recording 

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🦋 vinyasa flow 200 hour yoga teacher training

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