This episode, Vedic meditation teacher Laura Poole is in discussion with Simon Borg-Olivier on 'The Misconceptions of Modern Yoga'. Simon is a biologist, physiotherapist and yoga teacher based in Sydney, Australia. He has spent decades sharing his incredible knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology, and is a master at teaching the foundations of traditional yoga to a modern audience. Simon’s motto for life is “Tense less, stress less, breath less, think less, eat less.” We love this and hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

What we talk about

• Simon’s personal journey into the world of yoga and meditation
• What real yoga is
• The difference between modern and traditional practice - the good the bad and ugly!
• Static meditation vs. moving meditation
• How to live in your body in a relaxed way
• The signs to look for that are the expression of 'healthy exercise'
• Whether stretching is actually beneficial for us
• How get a cardio workout without stressing the heart

Check out our journal post for the full interview

Connect with Simon and learn more

• Connect with Simon Borg-Olivier on Instagram
• Learn more from Simon on his official Facebook Page

Resources

• Get a feel for Simon’s work with these FREE 4 practice video sequences and accompanying PDFs
• Find out more about Simon's 'Health Happiness and Longevity' monthly membership
• Join Simon for in-person or online for yoga (movement and breath work) classes at Yoga Synergy
• Subscribe to Simon’s newsletter via his website for more information on what’s coming up, or check out some practice videos on his website

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