North Node: The Yoga & Astrology Podcast

In this episode, we explore addiction—not just as a dependence on substances or behaviours, but as a symptom of deeper longing, disconnection, and unmet needs. Through the lenses of astrology and yoga, we unpack how certain planetary influences may illuminate patterns of escapism, craving, and emotional overwhelm.

What are we really seeking when we reach for something outside ourselves? How can practices like pranayama, asana, and meditation help regulate the nervous system and reconnect us to an inner sense of safety and presence?

We reflect on the spiritual roots of addiction and the human desire to feel whole, grounded, and at peace. This is a tender conversation about compassion, self-awareness, and the courage to sit with discomfort instead of running from it.

Whether you’re walking this path yourself or holding space for someone who is, may this episode offer insight, grounding, and hope.

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In this episode, we peel back the layers of the self - Dive deep into the ancient yogic concept of the Koshas, the five energetic sheaths that form our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual experience. From the tangible body to the blissful soul layer, you'll discover how these subtle energies shape your daily life—and how to work with them consciously for greater balance, vitality, and insight.

We’ll explore where the koshas come from in yogic texts like the Taittiriya Upanishad, how they were practiced traditionally, and how you can use them right now—in your yoga, your breath, your thoughts, and even your astrology. Whether you're a seeker, teacher, or simply curious, this episode will give you a powerful inner map to live more connected, aligned, and whole. Press play to remember: you are not just one thing—you are layered, luminous, and infinite.

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In this special episode, Laura is joined by her husband Adam for a deeply honest and powerful conversation about men’s mental health, emotional healing, and the sacred masculine.

Having discussed masculinity and relationships on previous episodes with Becky, we thought it would be important to share the male perspective. Adam shares his struggles with connecting to feeling and what helped. We hope this episode can be shared with other men, to help them reconnect with themselves and the people in their lives too. 

Adam shares his personal journey — from the emotional suppression of rugby culture, struggles with identity and steroid addiction, to finding healing through movement, hiking and spiritual reconnection. Adam explains how his company APEX Everest took an unexpected direction, unknowingly creating the opportunity for men (and women) to talk shoulder to shoulder whilst hiking, and the community and healing that has created as a result.

Whether you're in partnership, navigating your own emotional world, or holding space for the men in your life, this episode is an invitation into a more honest, conscious, and connected way of being.

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Jupiter is about to enter Cancer and with it comes a wave of emotional expansion, spiritual nourishment, and a powerful reclamation of what abundance really means.

In this solo episode, Becky dives deep into the astrology of Jupiter: the cosmic teacher, the generous guide, the planet of blessings, faith, and possibility. She explores why Cancer is Jupiter’s place of exaltation, what this means for your growth over the next 12 months, and how this transit offers a sacred reset — not just in how we manifest, but in how we receive.

Touching on the contrasting energy of Saturn now in Aries , in detriment and how this creates an energetic tension between softness and structure, nourishment and self-discipline, expansion and initiation.

If you’ve been feeling like you can’t keep growing the way you used to…
If your body is asking to be centred in your dreams…
If your soul is craving more rooted, feminine ways to feel abundant…

Then this episode is for you.

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We are standing at the edge of one of the most powerful energetic shifts of our lifetime. As Saturn begins to leave Pisces and Neptune prepares to do the same, we’re not just ending a chapter, we’re closing entire karmic cycles.

In this episode, we explore what it means to be shaped by Saturn and Neptune in Pisces - the clearing, the grief, the spiritual weight, and what’s now rising from the ashes as both planets move into Aries.

This is the astrology of starting over.
Of redefining who you are.
Of burning down false identities and rebuilding a life with soul at the centre.

We talk about:

• Self-responsibility as sacred practice
• The shadow side of spiritual labels
• Technology, embodiment & the age of AI
• Why you might feel the urge to tear it all up and start again
• What happens when karma clears, and the fire returns

This isn’t the beginning you expected.
It’s the beginning you were made for.

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What even is meditation? Is it sitting cross-legged trying not to think? Or is it something much deeper, more sacred—and more personal?

In this episode, we open up about our own experiences with meditation at where we are in life right now.

We talk about:
🌀 Why your mind wandering isn’t a sign you’re failing
🌿 The real reason meditation is essential for liberation
⚠️ How meditation is not sitting crossed legged with no thoughts
✨ Our daily practices

This isn’t about doing it ‘right’- it’s about meeting yourself with honesty, curiosity and compassion.

Whether you're brand new or returning to your practice, this episode invites you to redefine meditation in a way that actually serves your soul.

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Holidays bring hope of connection, joy, and magic—but they often stir something deeper. In this episode, we explore the emotional complexity of holidays: the overwhelm, disconnection, and relational tension that can arise just as we’re expected to relax and enjoy! Why do holidays unearth what we normally keep hidden? And how can practices like yoga, mindfulness, and astrology help us hold what surfaces with compassion, rather than fear or reaction?

We’ll talk about:

• Why the holidays can feel so emotionally charged
• How romantic relationships shift when our routines dissolve
• What travel and time away awaken in us—and how to integrate the truth they reveal
• Yogic practices to ground, reflect, and meet discomfort with grace
• Astrological insights on seasonal energy, Venus and Jupiter transits, and the sacred timing of inner change

This is an invitation to listen inward, soften expectations, and let the holidays be what they are: a portal to presence, truth, and transformation.

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In this episode we explore the major astrological transits that shape us — from birth, through midlife, and into our 80s.

We talk about the powerful role astrology plays in making the unconscious conscious, and how these transits invite us into deeper awareness, growth, and alignment at every stage of life.

From Saturn Returns to Uranus oppositions, Pluto squares and beyond, we share both practical insights and our own personal reflections and experiences to help you navigate these cosmic milestones with clarity, compassion, and curiosity... and to make sense of life!

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Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when…?” In this episode we unwrap that sneaky happiness trap, swap real‑life stories of chasing (and finally catching) contentment, and share the simple mindset flips that stop the endless waiting game. 

We explore how yoga is an amazing tool to transcend the happiness trap, and why your birth chart and astrology can illuminate the cosmic patterns behind your pleasure, purpose, and pitfalls. 

Tune in for down‑to‑earth chat, a sprinkle of star wisdom, and actionable practices you can roll out—on the mat and in daily life—to cultivate happiness right here, right now.

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In this more personal episode, Laura and Ellie open up about their journeys toward living in alignment — body, mind, and soul. From burnout to breakthroughs, they share how reconnecting with their physical bodies through yoga and posture, and tuning into cosmic rhythms through astrology, helped them realign with their truth.

Now running their own wellness businesses, they reflect on the pivotal moments that led them here, and the practices that continue to anchor them. This is a conversation about trust, timing, embodiment, and the courage to live in integrity with who you really are.

Whether you’re navigating a big transition or simply seeking more connection with yourself, this episode is your reminder that alignment is always available — and always evolving.

Check out Ellie here:

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