This guided meditation is based on traditional mindfulness practice. 

The purpose is to make your usual unconscious stream of thoughts, emotions and sensations conscious. 

When you notice and name, and do your best to treat all your thoughts and emotions the same, you begin to sense a part of you that is not in the thought. 

It is aware of your experiences, able to witness them, but not caught in them. There is a place of clear, compassionate witnessing of everything that’s happening. 

This is the true you 

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Sarah and I had the honour of chatting with Jake Kiano Skinner who is of Ngāti Rangitihi & Tūhoe lineage and is a Sound weaver, Taonga Pūoro musician, Composer, Papa to two gorgeous wee girls. 

This episode really is a koha - a gift to us, the listeners. If you are a New Zealander then it offers us deep insight into the land we live on, its history, and our part within it. And if you are outside of NZ, then wow - what insight and education you are likely to receive into Te Ao Maori - the Maori worldview, and the stunning ways in which embracing it can help us to heal. 

We korero in particular in this episode about taongo puoro - traditional maori instruments - and their unique and profound way in which immersion in the sound of these instruments can take us on a journey to dreamstates, to a deep deep connection with papatuanuku - our earth mother, and ultimately to a state of healing. 

We dive into Jake's relationship with these instruments and how it has evolved, how he holds space for healing through sound, and balancing and honouring culture, tradition, and modern boundary pushing and new creation. We also explore our relationship in and with nature, the practice of deep listening, and the importance of cultivating a sense of curiosity, openheartedness and aroha in relationships. And all with a yogic lens, of course, with insights and reflections into how yoga asana echoes and supports the self inquiry and self healing we unpack in this chat. 

Jake uses te reo maori (the indigenous language of our land) and english interchangeably throughout this conversation - I encourage you to lean in to this, to allow the words and phrases you don’t understand on an intellectual level to wash over you energetically instead, and to please feel free to reach out and connect if you have any questions or clarification needed. Te Reo Maori really is a beautiful language to listen to - so enjoy soaking it up in this episode :) 

Hey yogi’s, 

Alex here. Sarah was away MC’ing a conference this week so I was flying solo on the pod and got to chat to the amazing Julia Wilkinson. Julia is a Christchurch based Mama of three with many many talents. She is Yoga and Pilates Teacher, a Birth Skills Coach, a Pelvic Health Expert and a passionate advocate in the realm of women's health.

In today’s korero we have such a juicy chat, which seriously left me feeling so stoked about being a female!

We discuss everything from how women can be more supported to live in alignment with themselves, pelvic floor health, how the fascia works, living in harmony with our cycles, and Julia’s current biggest passion - breathwork. 

We hope you love this chat, and if you do please share it with another person who you think will benefit, and consider leaving us a rating/review to help us grow this cute little pod!

Thanks friends, enjoy! 

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Enjoy tapping into witness consciousness in this simple meditation with minimal guidance enabling full presence with self

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Harness the potency of the full moon - a powerful time to get grounded and release what you want to from your physical and energetic field.

Join Alex Ballagh for this short guided meditation to celebrate and back in the light of the full moon

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Hi friends .... we're back!

We took a few weeks off longer form conversations and interviews as Sarah has been busy with her Soul Works hat on, and Alex has been shifting house!

We're here now, and excited to bring you this short solo chat with Alex about how to connect deeper with nature and her rhythms by aligning our yoga practice with the phases of the moon.

We cover the phases, why the moon affects us, and ways you may like to adapt your practice for each moon phase!

Please leave a rating and review and let us know what you think of this episode - we really do adore your feedback!

To connect with Alex, head over to her Instagram here.

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Nga mihi x

Join Sayaka Kanayama for this blissful breathing meditation to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed!

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We learn how movement, nutrition and mindset can help women thrive not just survive the menopause journey

Sarah chats to Alex about the power of weaving mini mindful moments and ritual into our everyday lives to create a bit more sense of magic

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