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The HYP is a light-spirited show about all things yoga with absolutely no BS or promotions for expensive leggings. The content is accessible and enjoyable to everyone - whether you're a hard-core yoga lover or just mildly interested in finding the path to enlightenment. Each episode is recorded by Jo in her home and she is likely to be surrounded by her cats as they compete with us for her attention - so don't be surprised if you hear the odd meow in the background! Jo is passionate about getting her voice out there to educate you about yoga and inspire you to give it a go.If you have any comments or questions, feel free to reach out to Jo at Jo@happyyoganewcastle.comPlease show us some love by posting a review reviews and subscribing.We hope you enjoy the show!
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Withdrawal of the senses (Pratyahara) is the fifth of the eight limbs of YogaIt is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.When we withdraw the senses, we're not trying to switch the senses off, we are just becoming attuned to the subtle. Easier said than done in this over-stimulating world we live in because there's so much information being fed to our brains all day, every day.In this episode Jo explores why we sometimes feel discomfort when we try to ...
Postures (Asana) is the third of the eight limbs of YogaIt is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.Asana means the physical posture, the seat that we take for meditation.In this episode, Jo talks about the evolution of Asana. She explores the extreme "instagrammable" postures and her belief that they are symptomatic of our society where people may be placing their personal value and worth on achieving them. Jo reminds us that these extreme postures do...
Mindful Breathing (Pranayama): Part 2Pranayama is the fourth limb of Yoga.It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.This episode has been split into two: this is the second, which will focus on the energetic entity of Pranayama.In this episode, Jo explores the spark of life and how our lives link with the natural world through breath. ● Happy Yoga online community● Jo’s Instagram● Join the Facebook group here● Happy Yoga Newcastle website● Newcastle ...
Mindful Breathing (Pranayama): Part 1Pranayama is the fourth limb of Yoga.It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.This episode has been split into two: the first will explore Pranayama in terms of breathwork, and the second will focus on the energetic entity of Pranayama.In this episode, Jo explores the importance of breathing techniques in your yoga practice, and life in general! We learn about the impact breath has on our nervous system and how w...
Surrender (Ishvara-Pranidhana): the fifth of the observations (Niyamas).It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.However you interpret 'surrender', there is a common theme of letting go of control. In this episode, Jo talks openly about how her personal loss led her down a path to find an answer to human existence and the fragility of life. We hear how she came face to face with surrender on this search for the answers. ● Happy Yoga onl...
Self-study (Swadyaya): the fourth of the observations (Niyamas).It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.Self-study is not just the study of yourself, it's also the study of what is the self, so you may need to grab a coffee before you listen to this mind-bender!In this episode, Jo talks to us about the life-long mission of self-discovery, but how exactly can this be achieved when we are constantly changing and evolving? This leaves us with the big ...
Discipline (Tapas): the third of the observations (Niyamas).It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.We need discipline to practice yoga (and anything else you wish to do consistently in life), but discipline can make it feel forced which sometimes makes us resist doing things which we would otherwise enjoy! In this episode, Jo talks to us about how we don't need to be doing an hour of physical yoga every day to embody this Niyama. We also learn how...
Contentment (Santosha): the second of the observations (Niyamas).It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.You're not going to be surprised to hear that the modern world isn't designed to make us feel content, and neither is the human brain! Our brains are there to keep us alive and safe from harm (making us content is low on the list of its priorities!)In this episode, Jo talks about how we can find inner peace and contentment when we focus on the t...
Purification (Saucha): the first of the observations (Niyamas) .It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one. In recent years the definition of "purity" within the yoga community has been up for debate because it can be interpreted to mean purifying the body from toxins and "eating clean" etc, but there are so many other (and less harmful) interpretations of this Niyamas.In this episode, Jo talks about how we could be more aware of our consumption of th...
Non-possessiveness (Aparigraha): the fifth of the restraints (Yamas).It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.Non-possessiveness is about the acceptance of change and letting go of the idea that things should remain the same. In this episode, Jo talks about our attitude towards impermanence and how it can distract us from being present and enjoying the moment (end-of-holiday-blues sound familiar?). Jo reminds us that we shouldn't just rely on eterna...
Energetic Continence (brahmacharya): the fourth of the restraints (Yamas).It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.It could be tempting to only ever do things or socialise with people who give you energy (aka "fill your cup"), but life isn't that simple and we have responsibilities which require us to get involved in energy-zapping pursuits. In this episode, Jo encourages us to be careful, aware and respectful of our energy and talks us throug...
Non-Stealing (Asteya): the third of the restraints (Yamas).It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.The essence of non-stealing is less about taking something that is owned by someone else and more about taking something that you are not entitled to; taking more than your fair share; taken something that isn't freely given. For example - stealing someone's time / taking someone's time for granted. In this episode, Jo explains why this re...
Truthfulness (Satya): the second of the restraints.It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one.Truthfulness isn't as simple as "just don't lie" because we all see the world through a different lens and because of this, one person's truth will differ from another person's. In other words - there is no one truth.In this episode, Jo talks about what happens to our internal truths when we hold ourselves back in fear of judgement and rejection; and ho...
Non-harm (Ahimsa): the first of the restraints.It is advisable to listen to "The Yoga Sutras" episode before you listen to this one. Although our actions may cause harm, it is the intention behind it that matters - so don't be too hard on yourself for accidentally stepping on your cat's tail (and don't let them take advantage of you for that - because they will guilt-trip you for treats for as long as they can!) In this episode, Jo talks about what it means to live your life with compassion i...
The yoga sutras are a composition of texts which offer practical wisdom for reaching enlightenment (like a "how-to" guide).In this episode, Jo looks at the path of enlightenment and why the open invitation to find it is a rather radical concept. The origins of the Sutras is unknown but there are so many different stories over different cultures and the truth has become a little muddy.Not only are the Sutras a path, they also serve as a kind of map of human consciousness. ● Happy Yoga onl...
Welcome to the first episode of The Happy Yoga Podcast! So, what is Yoga? This isn't a simple question and the answer requires us to go back thousands of years to delve into ancient Indian philosophy and pull ourselves back into the modern day.In this episode, Jo talks about the journey to enlightenment how this is different for all of us. We learn that Yoga can be used in various ways, some of which may feel right and others not so much because Yoga is a very personal pract...
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