The Plant Powered Yoga Podcast

What goes into making ethical yoga wear? And how do you turn recycled plastic bottles into yoga pants?This week for the season finale, I chat to Rhianna Knight from Team Timbuktu - an innovative and ethical activewear brand from Melbourne. We talk about the process of starting her business, making her clothes and how she handled a 9-month lockdown as a small business in Melbourne. Find out more about teamtimbuktu.com.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast to know when season three will launch! Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

What does being an ethical yogi look like to you?I see it as having two approaches - looking in, and looking out! What are some things you can do internally and change you can make personally, as well as the choices you make when attending yoga studios and out in the world? This episode goes into all of that!Don't forget to rate or review this podcast to help make the world a kinder place. Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

In this episode, I speak with Yin Yoga Wizard, Leonie Lockwood on her journey into yoga, handling COVID in Melbourne during lockdown and all about the wonders and benefits of Yin Yoga. Head to leonielockwood.com.au to find out more about Leonie's classes and teacher training!Visit plantpoweredyoga.com for more episodes and resources, and don't forget to hit subscribe and rate or review this podcast! Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

There are some things that I've heard yoga teachers say over the years that really grind my gears. Not only do they come across as inaccessible, but also slightly innapropriate. Have you ever heard "just breathe through it" when working into a challenging shape? Or that there's no gain without any pain? Tapping into some more yoga vocabulary and offering some alternatives to some phrases you might hear, or even use, as a yoga teacher.Visit plantpoweredyoga.com for more episodes and resources, and don't forget to hit subscribe and rate or review this podcast! Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

There's a lot of people out there that want to make yoga accessible, and Claire is doing just that!Bringing chair yoga to people all over, as well as training teachers to help make yoga for, well literally, everybody.In this episode, we chat about what chair yoga is, what yoga language to use when trying to make your classes more accessible, and how fun it was to connect with each other in this wild year!You can find out more about Claire at getfitwhereyousit.com.au.Happy New Year everyone!Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Joining me this week is Amy Leonard-King, owner of Yoga Corner in Melbourne's CBD. Amy is one of a few specialised Jivamukti Yoga teachers here in Melbourne and a fellow vegan yogi. Amy and I spoke on the day that Melbourne began to reopen after a tough lockdown. You can practice at Yoga Corner by visit yogacorner.com.au or follow @yogacorner on Instagram or Amy's personal Instagram page @amyleonardking.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Did you know there are 8 limbs to a yoga practice?And that the first of those limbs are the "yamas", or moral restraints or vows. The first on that list is Ahimsa, which means "non-violence"I practice non-violence on and off the yoga mat, and the practice of ahimsa is often more about the intent, rather than the action itself. Visit plantpoweredyoga.com for more information and to download my eBook, "7 Days of Plant Powered Yoga"Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Welcome to Season 2 of the Plant Powered Yoga Podcast!I'm very excited to bring you this episode with Holly Skodis from Yoga is Vegan.We talk (a little bit of election news) as well as Holly's pathway into yoga, her passion for healthy living and her community of yogis from around the world!Find out more about Holly at yogaisvegan.com and follow @yogaisvegan on Instagram.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

The final episode of The Plant Powered Yoga Podcast (for this season) I have the lovely Shae from Claiming Feminine joining me for a chat about yoga, growth, teaching, feminine and masculine (and maybe cats).It was such a joy to connect with Shae again and revisit some good memories whilst in lockdown.To find out more about Shae and where you can connect with her social media channels, visit www.claimingfeminine.com.Got any feedback? Share with me at plantpoweredyoga.com or subscribe and share this podcast! You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Ever heard the word "juicy" being thrown around in yoga class and thinking (like me), that it has no business in a yoga practice?Tackling some of the buzz words that we yoga teachers love to use, and some alternatives to how we can approach these sayings.Follow me on Facebook at facebook.com/theplantpoweredyogi or on Instagram at instagram.com/theplantpoweredyogi and hit the review button, or share with a friend.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

This weeks episode is a movement practice best done early in the morning or as you hop out of bed. Aimed at promoting softness within the body and calm within the mind, this short practice can mindfully awaken your whole self.This practice can be watched visually over at my YouTube channel.Got any feedback? Share with me at plantpoweredyoga.com or subscribe and share this podcast! You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Ulrike Reinhold is a yoga photographer based in Bali, Indonesia.Born in Austria, found yoga in Canada, and now has her own business in Ubud!Ulrike is an incredible person with a lovely outlook on life. Find out more about Ulrike at urphotography.net and check out her Instagram page at instagram.com/ulrikereinholdphotographyThanks for listening and don't forget to share with your friends!You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Want to practice ahimsa and look fly at the same time?Don't we all...Ethics are an important part of life, regardless. But when you're a yogi, choosing ethical yoga products is super important.While no one is perfect (and I’m definitely not claiming to be), we can all do our little bit to help make the world a better place by what we wear.And after a few years of trying and testing, these are my favourite places to get my yoga clothes from...Including:- Active Truth- Indigo Luna- Dharma Bums- Team Timbuktu- Boody Eco WearRead the full list at http://plantpoweredyoga.com/ethical-yoga-brands-to-buy/ and don't forget to subscribe and share, and I'd love it if you could take a moment to rate or review this podcast!You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

This week I'm diving into another breath practice that can perhaps make you look within. Using Three-Part Breath, or "complete" breath, this practice might help round out your breath and take a moment to turn within, and mentally look inside.Follow along with my cues or go with your own breath flow. Remember there's no right or wrong to breathing.Subscribe to this podcast to keep up to date, or even share with a friend.More meditation and movement practices can be found at plantpoweredyoga.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

This week I go on another deep-dive into veganism with Melissa Murphy-Webster, founder and head cheesemaker at AVS Organic Foods.Liss talks about her vegan journey, how she came to rescue chickens, tells us about the menagerie of animals at home and how she pioneered the vegan cheese movement in Australia.Order your cheese and find out more about AVS Organic Foods at http://avsorganicfoods.com.au/Keen to rescue a chicken? Head to https://www.facebook.com/Melbournechickenrescue/ for more information on how you can adopt a hen at home.Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @theplantpoweredyogi or visit plantpoweredyoga.com. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend!You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

As the title of this podcast suggests, I'm Plant Powered (or vegan, for those playing at home). I'm often asked about why I went vegan and what the reasons are behind choosing to live a cruelty-free lifestyle. So, I thought I'd lay it all out in this episode!Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @theplantpoweredyogi or visit plantpoweredyoga.com and don't forget to subscribe, rate or share this podcast!You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Settle into a seat to work through this short Chair Yoga flow. The theme of this session is to take note of where you would like the breath to be in the body. Focus on the subtle movements and the upper half of the body in this mindful movement practice. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to share this episode with a friend who might enjoy it.Get the latest from me at www.plantpoweredyoga.com and subscribe to get the latest episodes.You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Myo (Greek word for muscle)Therapy (treatment of soft tissue)Myotherapy is the clinical assessment & treatment of soft tissue injuries.On this weeks episode, I chat to a good friend of mine, and myotherapist Ainslie Bryce.Ainslie is currently living in Bahrain working as a myotherapist. We talk about anatomy, working with footy players, consent when getting a massage and plenty more... You can follow Ainslie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ainsbn/ or find her at https://www.backonthemove.com/personnel/ainslie-bryce/Enjoy the episode and don't forget to share this episode with a friend who might enjoy it. Get the latest from me at www.plantpoweredyoga.com and subscribe to get the latest episodes.You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

Today's episode gives you a chance to take a few minutes to check-in, maybe close your eyes and anchor to your body and your breath. Find yourself a comfortable seat, or lay yourself down and settle in for a few moments to yourself.Know someone who needs some more mindfulness in their life? Share this podcast with them to help spread the love. For more meditation and mindfulness, head to plantpoweredyoga.comYou can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)

On this weeks episode I chat to good friend and fellow yoga teacher Suzie Byatt.Suzie is an incredible yoga teacher and artist and an all-round beautiful person who it was so good to chat with!You can follow Suzie on Instagram at www.instagram.com/suziebyattyoga or www.instagram.com/suziebyattart and find her website at https://suziebyatt.com/yoga.You can join her donation-based online classes at Yoga The Love We Need on Facebook.Enjoy the episode and don't forget to share this episode with a friend who might enjoy it.You can support this podcast by donating at my PayPal account.Support the show (https://paypal.me/JIvers)