Beyond the Posture: Yoga Wisdom for Life

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In this week's episode, we talk about Emma's new book, why she wrote it and who it’s for. 

Over 1 year (or however long you choose to implement it), it teaches one yoga principle a week and demonstrates how yoga philosophy can help us live with more ease, kindness and purpose. It’s written for everyone: people just starting to explore what yoga is really about, regular practitioners who want to go further, and yoga teachers looking to delve into the philosophy in more depth or searching for inspiration or themes for their classes.

Each chapter follows our Learn it, Live it, Give it ethos: You learn a principle, find simple ways to live it day to day, and discover ideas for sharing it with others. Each week ends with an intention, three journal prompts and a link to our podcast episode on the same topic. It is available now in paperback and eBook from our online store (https://shop.learnlivegive.co.uk/) or Amazon. 

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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We all argue (some more than others!) but what if yoga philosophy could help us do it less? In this episode, we explore how yoga teachings can take the heat out of a disagreement. The Yamas and Niyamas guide how we treat others and ourselves. The Koshas help us notice anger rising in the body before it takes over. The Kleshas reveal misunderstanding, the ego, attachment and fear hiding beneath most rows. You’ll come away with an understanding of some simple tools to think about the next time things get heated. 

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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What makes a good yoga teacher, and what are the warning signs of a bad one? In this episode, Emma and Andy dig into what we should expect from the people guiding us, whether on the mat or in life. We look at the qualities that set great teachers apart, the red flags worth noticing, and why the “right” teacher for one person can be completely wrong for another. Whether you’re a practitioner, a teacher, or just yoga-curious, this one may change how you choose who to learn from - in life, not just in the shala!

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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This is a short simple meditation, which can be used as many times as you wish, to help you gain calm and quiet in your daily routine. Frequent use of this kind of meditation with gentle awareness of the breath can help reduce stress, settle the mind, and create a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.

By simply focusing your attention on breathing, you allow the body to relax naturally and the mind to become quieter and more present. This meditation is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, and can be practised at any time of day whenever you need a few moments of peace and stillness.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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In this week’s podcast we discuss the Charioteer Analogy, the ancient concept of viewing the body as a chariot, the senses as the horses, the mind as the reins and the intellect as the charioteer, with the Atman - the true Self - along for the ride. We didn’t expect this one to turn into such a laugh, but parts of it had us in hysterics, so apologies in advance if the serious philosophy gets a bit derailed at times.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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This isn’t one of our regular episodes... We recently went to the Om Yoga Show at Alexandra Palace in London and recorded an impromptu special to talk about it.

Andy arrived with plenty of preconceived ideas about what a yoga show would be like, and almost all of them were blown out of the water within minutes. The attendees, exhibitors, free talks and free classes were far more varied and inclusive than he expected, with something for almost anyone.

If you’ve ever been unsure about whether going to a yoga show is for you, have a listen to this and see whether this helps you make your mind up.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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In this week’s podcast we discuss letting go, and why it’s so much harder than it sounds. We look at what the Yoga Sutras say about attachment (raga) and non-grasping (aparigraha), and why we hang on to things; grudges and old versions of ourselves long after they’ve stopped doing us any good. We also ask whether letting go means you’ve stopped caring (it doesn’t, by-the-way), and finish with a few practical ways to loosen your grip on things.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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In this week’s podcast we look at something yoga doesn’t always warn you about: what happens to your relationships when you start to change. As you go deeper into yoga wisdom, you may find yourself asking bigger questions, while the people closest to you stay put, holding onto their beliefs more tightly. That gap between inquisitive wisdom-seeking and dogmatic, non-enquiry can quietly become a divide in many directions: with partners, friends, family, or even within a yoga community.

We discuss why this gap opens, how to spot it before it hardens into resentment, and practical ways to address it - Because a real test of yoga wisdom isn’t how much you know, but how well you can stay connected to the people who don’t see it your way.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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This is a short recording on the 4th October 2026 to bring your attention to some interesting Learn Live Give / Podcast news... So please take 10 minutes out of your day to listen. 

We appreciate your time and support so much. 

Thank you. 

Andy and Emma

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you. 

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This week we wrap up the Top 15 Yoga Myths countdown with the final five — the biggest, most stubborn myths of them all. We're busting the idea that yoga is only for women; that it's just about stretching and/or flexibility; that it's secretly a religion in disguise; and that it begins and ends with the physical postures.

If you've made it this far in the series, you'll already know yoga's bigger than any single myth on this list — but these last five might be the ones that you, or the people around you believe the most. 

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.