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Join an experienced yoga teacher and her skeptical yet curious husband as they explore the fascinating world of yoga philosophy and principles. This lighthearted yet deeply insightful podcast bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, through playful banter, relatable stories, and thought-provoking discussions. Emma and Andy aim to tackle a wide range of life affecting topics as well as the deeper meaning behind yoga — all while keeping it fun, engaging, and accessible for everyone, skeptics included! Perfect for couples looking to connect, learn, and laugh together.
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Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode, we explore the throat chakra, Vishuddha, which is thought to be the energy centre of communication and self-expression. We dive into how this area of psychology governs not just how we speak, but how we listen and connect with others. Whether your throat chakra is balanced, blocked, or overactive, we'll share relatable examples of how it shows up in your daily life - from struggling to speak your...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode, we explore the fourth chakra – Anahata, or the heart chakra. We discuss what happens when this energy center is overactive or underactive, from excessive self-sacrifice to emotional withdrawal, and what a well-balanced heart chakra actually looks like in practice. As always, we aim to make the content accessible to all, whether you're already familiar with the chakras or you're approaching it wit...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) The Manipura Chakra is all about personal power, confidence, and transformation. In this episode, we explore the "solar plexus" energy center in a lighthearted and accessible way, breaking down ancient wisdom into practical insights anyone can understand. We dive into the psychological dimensions of this chakra—how it influences self-esteem, willpower, and your sense of identity—and share real-life examples (Emma...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this sequence of podcasts we are discussing the 7 Chakras. This week's episode is on the second Chakra, Svadhisthana, which refers to the Chakra thought to reside around the abdomen or diaphragm area of the body. This Chakra is related to emotions, flexibility and creativity, governing our ability to experience pleasure, adapt to change, and connect with our sensual and emotional nature. Often called the sacra...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode, we dive deep into the Muladhara Chakra—the first of the seven chakras we introduced in a previous episode. This foundational chakra focuses on grounding, physical health, stability, and building the inner strength that supports everything else in your life. We approach this topic in an accessible way, recognising that the chakra subject can sometimes feel too abstract or overly spiritual for many...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode, we explore the concept of core values—the fundamental qualities and principles that guide how we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world. We discuss how identifying your core values can help clarify your priorities and provide a framework for making meaningful decisions in your life. The process of discovering these values can be surprisingly revealing, offering fresh insights ...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode, we explore the principle of self-concept and distinguish it from self-image. While self-image focuses on how we perceive our external qualities, self-concept delves deeper into the core of our identity—how we understand and relate to our inner being. We discuss practical ways to examine what drives us, uncover our motivations, and use this self-knowledge as a foundation for meaningful personal gr...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) Not sure what to expect from a Learn Live Give retreat? In this episode, we discuss and break down the common concerns that hold people back from booking their first yoga retreat and give you an insider's look at the actual experience. Whether you're drawn to our half-day sessions, full-day workshops, weekend getaways, or immersive week-long journeys, they all share a thoughtfully designed approach that creates d...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode we talk about samskaras, which are habits, tendencies and habitual processes that drive our actions and behaviours. Some of these can be beneficial and some can be detrimental, but both create ruts of repetitive behaviour, which can be addressed and changed if desired. We talk about the whole concept of samskaras, what they are, how to identify them, and the steps that can be implemented to adjust...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) The lotus flower is a symbol frequently used in yoga. You will no doubt have seen it on yoga imagery, imbedded in mandalas, as part of diagrams for philosophies such as the chakras and almost certainly inked onto yoga instructors' skin! But what does it really represent and what can the principles of the lotus flower teach us? We discuss this topic in depth in this week's episode. Emma and Andy try to keep their ...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode we discuss Somatics - a practice that can enhance the connection between the mind and the body for improved overall health and well-being. It involves multiple elements such as movement, sensing, and awareness to improve physical and mental well-being by re-educating the nervous system and addressing habitual patterns of tension or movement. Emma even includes a 10 minute sample practice, to...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This episode explores the art of reducing future suffering—particularly the kind we unconsciously create for ourselves. By cultivating awareness, we gain the power to recognize and lessen the unnecessary pain that might otherwise shape our days ahead. Our discussion centers on the yoga sutra Heyam Dukham Anagatam, a timeless teaching that reminds us: the suffering yet to come can—and should—be avoided. Emma and A...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode we discuss what yoga calls the three laws of nature, or, the Gunas. These are present in all aspects of nature, and affect everything. It's a scale (or spectrum) of energy, with low heavy slow energy at one end, fast fiery energy at the other, and balanced calm energy sitting in the middle. It's a useful tool to help us understand the cycles of nature, life and human behaviours, and could help ind...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This is a discussion about allowing yourself to go a bit deeper into yoga than you have previously been... allowing yourself to relax more into a posture, delve deeper into an aspect of theory, or allow a meditation to take yo to a place you have not experienced before. It's about letting go a little bit more, releasing the cynicism and seeing if there is something more, that you have yet to experience. Emm...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode we talk about listening... properly listening. There are various levels of listening that we are all capable (and sometimes guilty) of; from not really listening at all, to truly digesting what is not even being said. There's actually a bonus 8th layer of listening that Emma mentions towards the end too! :-) So why not have a listen! Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This is possibly one of the simplest concepts that we have talked about - but possibly one of the greatest. It is a very simply way of improving your communications, listening, empathy and compassion, whilst at the same time opening your attitude and tolerance, and ultimately improving your life and potentially making your life (and the lives of those around you) happier. Emma and Andy try to keep their pod...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This episode discusses the concept of Chit and Chitta. Chit is defined as divine universal consciousness and Chitta is individual consciousness, including the ego - i.e. the thing that makes us human and individualises us from Chit. This sounds like a heavy theological discussion, but actually remains light and accessible to all, even those of us who have no religious beliefs or tendencies. We use an interesting ...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this episode we discuss a psychology model called the window of tolerance - a very useful tool for picturing your own (and others') ability to handle life and the stresses and strains that it throws at you. It's a great way to understand why people might react in particular ways and opens the door to managing and improving such situations for both yourself and the people around you. Emma and Andy try to ...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This episode is a really fun and interesting conversation about the word Om - a word that represents so much more than the two letters would imply. Om has a great deal of significance to all of us, in so many ways, regardless of any other beliefs we may hold. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authenti...
Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) Quite a simple one for this episode, in which we discuss various yoga and other health or well-being related books that we have found really helpful and/or enjoyable to read over the past few years. There are a few differences of opinions between us, but hopefully there is at least one book recommendation in here for everyone. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever pos...
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