The Happy Yoga Podcast

Hand Strengthening Exercises

Did you know that our grip strength is one of the most reliable predictors of how long and how well you’ll live? Research consistently links stronger grip to lower all-cause mortality — it’s one of the simplest measures of overall health we have. And the good news? You can work on it from your sofa with a tennis ball. This short hand strengthening class takes you through a series of ball squeezes, pinch grips across every finger, and some gentle rolling and throwing work for dexterity. Grab a squishy ball if you’ve got one, a tennis ball if not, and let’s get to it. Please note: this is a general strengthening class. If you’re managing any pain or a flare-up in your hands, check with your healthcare provider before starting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe [https://happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

A Conversation With Toni Jones About Reading as Self Care

Thank you so much to everyone who came live to this session, there were lots of thoughtful comments and questions in the comments and I apologise that we couldn’t get to them all. I hope you enjoy the recording as much as I enjoyed chatting to the wonderful Toni about her new book. If you want to purchase her book you can find it here https://www.poundproject.co.uk/you And if you enjoyed our conversation then you’re going to LOVE my new podcast that is coming out next week called Before the Work Begins. I’ll be talking to creatives about how they spend their mornings. The first episode is coming on Wednesday 13th May where I’ll be talking to the world class actress and local legend herself, Jill Halfpenny. All you have to is subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe [https://happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

10 Minute Break at Your Desk

Hey Everyone, I hope you enjoyed todays live session, we did some alternate nostril breathing, moving meditation and ended with a compassion boost. Let me know how you got on! Much Love, Jo xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe [https://happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

5 Minute Delicious Stretch for Your Hips and Lower Back

Hello, Aaaaaand we’re back to our regular programming of one bite-size session you can do every Monday without having to get out your mat or change your clothes. With some more goodies in the week. Today is a stretch for your lower back and hips that you can do seated. I hope you enjoy! Much Love, Jo xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe [https://happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

A 15-Minute Live Relaxation Session

Thank you so much to all 120 of you that joined me live for the 15 minute live relaxation session to celebrate the end of our Lent Sprint. It was so special to see people from all over the world come together and have 15 minutes to chill out and ground ourselves. Don’t worry if you missed it because here it is! If you do the session don’t forget to drop where you’re doing from so I can say hi and we can see how even though we are doing these sessions on our own, we’re so connected. Much Love! Jo xx PS Oh and of course here’s the final playlist, it’s called Songs for Staring Into the Horizon and it’s just full of beautiful music just for that. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe [https://happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]