Yoga Matters Podcast

076 Intro to the Ayurvedic Doshas

Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442259/fan_mail/new] In this episode we take our first steps into the world of Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems of health and wellbeing on the planet... We discuss what are called the three doshas: kapha, pitta, and vata, which according to Ayurveda philosophy are the elemental constitutions that shape everything from how you digest your food, to how you handle stress, to your likely body shape. This is an overview - just enough to get you curious, and maybe to start recognising yourself in the mix. More detail will follow in subsequent podcasts where we will delve deeper into each of the doshas in more detail. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

075 Sleep Story - The Long Way Home

Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442259/fan_mail/new] So this is a complete departure from our normal format... In this episode, Emma takes us on a gentle walking journey with a woman navigating the quiet chaos of a busy life — and what she discovers along the way about letting go, slowing down, and finding stillness in the most unexpected places. Written and told as a bedtime story for adults, this one is less about ancient philosophy and more about the kind of wisdom that creeps up on you when you put one foot in front of the other. Whether you listen to wind down, drift off, or simply to breathe for a while — we hope it gives you exactly what you need. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

074 The Vayus (An introduction)

Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442259/fan_mail/new] In this episode we discuss the five vayus, the directions of energy (or ‘winds’) that yogic philosophy says influence everything from your digestion to your sense of direction in life. We take a brief look at all five — prana, apana, samana, udana, and vyana — what each one governs, where it lives in the body, and why understanding them changes the way you think about your energy. But this is the overview episode — a tasting menu to whet your appetite - we’ll be coming back to each vayu individually for a proper deep dive in later podcasts. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

073 Abhinivesha (5 Kleshas)

Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442259/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we tackle abhinivesha — the deepest and most primal of the five kleshas — and it might well be the one that hits hardest. This is the klesha of clinging to life (or the existence of something), the white-knuckle grip we have on things staying exactly as they are. From the mild discomfort of ageing to the worry of something ending/dying before you were ready, abhinivesha is the hum beneath most of our anxieties. We explore why nobody is immune to it (the ancient texts are very clear on this), what it actually means to loosen the grip, and why facing this one — gently, with curiosity — might just be the most liberating thing you do all year. Buckle up, it's a big one. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

072 Dvesha (5 Kleshas)

Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442259/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we wade into the fourth of the five kleshas — dvesha - or aversion... From the emails you don't want to open to the people you silently avoid, you realise dvesha is everywhere once you start looking for it. We unpack what the yogic tradition actually says about this deep-rooted tendency to push away discomfort, why it's sneakier than its more famous sibling raga (attachment), and what a little self-awareness can do about it. No Sanskrit degree required — just an open mind and a sense of humour about your own avoidance habits. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.