In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy sits down with Liz Albanis to explore how yoga can be a deeply healing, accessible practice for mental health, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation—without needing flexibility, fancy poses, or a yoga mat.
Liz shares her personal journey through childhood trauma, PTSD, undiagnosed ADHD, workplace bullying, and surviving devastating fires—including the loss of her home. Through these experiences, yoga became more than exercise; it became a lifeline that helped her regulate stress, quit smoking, build resilience, and reconnect with her body and breath.
Together, Peggy and Liz challenge the common Western misconceptions about yoga being only about athletic poses or flexibility. Liz explains that yoga is truly about calming the mind, regulating the nervous system, and cultivating awareness—and that many of the most effective practices can be done anywhere, even at your desk, in your car, or lying in bed.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why yoga is not about flexibility or “being good at it”How trauma and stress are stored in the body—and why talk therapy alone isn’t always enoughThe difference between top-down and bottom-up healing approachesSimple breathwork practices to calm anxiety and prevent panic attacksHow humming, sound, and mantra stimulate the vagus nerveWhy certain yoga styles may actually disrupt sleepHow to create “yoga snacks”—short practices you can use throughout your dayWhy there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to meditation or yogaLiz also introduces Bee Breath (Bhramari)—a simple, effective breathing technique that helps activate the body’s rest-and-digest response—and explains how mindful walking, guided meditation, and self-inquiry can be powerful tools for emotional balance.
“If you can breathe, you can practice yoga.”
🔗 Connect with Liz Albanis:
Website: https://lizalbaniswellness.com.auInstagram: @lizalbaniswellness.auFreebie: Bee Breath (Bhramari) downloadable guide and video availablehttps://www.lizalbaniswellness.com.au/freebies
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