Ok, so this is where we are. 

From the outside, everything in your life 'looks fine'. But on the inside, your tummy is tense, you're gripping your jaw, and you've got this feeling that you've forgotten something... or that something is about to go wrong. 

This episode explores all of that through the lens of allostatic load... which is like this: 

Homeostasis - stable internal environment

Allostasis - maintaining that stability through change

Allostatic load - getting towards the end of the ability to adapt. 

All your systems work through allostasis, including your nervous system. And when life just keeps on coming; even if there's nothing dramatically wrong (everything is fine!) if your systems don't have time to recover after adapting, it can take effect. 

So, give this episode a listen to understand more deeply, and then, ideally, take a moment to work out what your brain and body need to help recovery. 

You've got this! 

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You're whizzing around the supermarket,  tense and I'm silently swearing at this slow person in front of you. Rushing to get home, to cook, to get on the phone, then to get off the phone, to put the laundry away.

Except... there isn't actually any urgency.

I've had several conversations recently, both personally and professionally, with people whose lives have become less busy because they've retired, changed jobs or deliberately created more space in their lives.

But. They still always feel like they're in a rush.

Sometimes our old habits take a minute to catch up with our shiny new circumstances. So, if you're used to whizzing about, thinking about the next task and always squeezing more into the day - slowing down doesn't automatically happen when life is a little more spacious.

That phrase "old habits die hard" is popular because it's true, it describes this quite brilliantly.

If you'd like to be guided through taking a beat to stop rushing, I have a two-minute meditation on Insight Timer to guide you to slow down. Bookmark it and pop it on whenever you feel that temptation to rush. You can find it here 💨 

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When life is life-y, it's common (and human) for our attention to be more on 'what's wrong'. 

The brain becomes busy scanning for problems, looking for what needs fixing and preparing for what might happen next. It's a normal part of being human, but, because the brain is so busy with this, it means we often overlook the small moments of joyfulness that exist in-and-amongst the challenges.

This gentle meditation is a step to undoing that a little.

Not to try to pretend 'everything is perfect!', but to take a moment to notice the small moments of something lovely, that's already there.

These moments may seem small, or insignificant in the face of the business of a modern life, but intentionally bringing your attention to them can help broaden your awareness beyond threat alone. 

I hope this short meditation is, in itself, a small moment of joy in your day. 

Enjoy. 

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In this episode of All of Yoga, we explore two simple words that can make a surprisingly big difference when you're worrying about the future: we'll see.

Drawing on the principles of Karma Yoga and non-attachment, we look at what is within our control and what isn't - and how much time, energy and mental bandwidth we can spend trying to control outcomes that are outside of our control.

We'll also explore why letting go of an outcome doesn't mean that you don't care about it and why difficult experiences can sometimes lead somewhere we could never have predicted, something we explore in yoga teacher training (it's a delight!). If you'd love to explore this more, get your free journal prompts for aspiring yoga teachers here. 

You'll come away from this short talk with a simple practice for those moments when your mind is racing ahead, trying to predict what will happen next - going from argh to ‘we’ll see’!

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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:

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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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👉 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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I love Yoga Nidra! Come and practise it with me for seven days. Each day, I'll send you a guided Yoga Nidra to practise - different lengths, different focuses, different intentions.

You don't need to know anything about Yoga Nidra, nor be "good at meditation", you don't even need to be able to clear your mind! You just need to get comfortable and let me guide you.

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