by Admin | Jul 26, 2023 | News
Dear Client and Friend, Thank you for supporting Anahata, the centre has been a space for community, wellness and yoga for several years and whilst due to economic constraints we have had to make changes in the way you access your classes we are delighted that...
by Admin | Jun 17, 2022 | Community, Podcast, Yoga
In our last podcast episode of the season, we talk to Nina Zolotow about ageing and the representation of the older generation in Yoga. Nina opened by reading the Epilogue to her book “Yoga for Times of Change: Practices and Meditations for Moving Through Stress,...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we talk to Aneta Idczak, an experienced Yoga, Mindfulness and Embodiment Teacher about how yoga teachers need to become aware of the levels of trauma people in their classes may be experiencing and to understand ways to hold a class that does...
by Admin | Jun 13, 2022 | Podcast
In this enlightening, powerful and engaging podcast episode we talk to Kate Codrington about Menopause. For Kate, menopause is an empowering transition. A time when women can come into their power, a time when we stop damping down our truth, living life for others. A...
by Admin | Jun 11, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
An insightful honest and thoughtful conversation looking at how three yoga studios have been impacted by the pandemic. Where do we go from here? What is the purpose and place for studios as we move forward in fragile times? Listen in to this podcast episode as...
by Admin | Jun 9, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we talk to Susanna Barkataki about Cultural Appropriation in Modern Yoga. This is a subject that has arisen regularly in conversation with our guests and Susanna is well placed to talk about this subject. She believes we can all work together...
by Admin | Jun 7, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
In this inspiring and eye opening podcast episode we speak to Gail Parker, Ph.D., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500. Gail is an author, psychologist and a yoga therapist educator located in Palm Springs, California, USA. We talk about pronouns and creating our own narrative, managing...
by Admin | Jun 5, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we talk to Tanja Mickwitz, a yoga teacher, author of Theming skills for yoga teachers and a soul guide mentor. We talk about Tanja’s journey of Yoga, her book “Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers” and the Theming...
by Admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Podcast
In this inspiring podcast episode we speak to Reggie Hubbard, a Yoga Activist, teacher and citizen of the world. In this honest and relevant conversation, we talk about yoga, social activism, accessibility and being “part of the community” as a way to...
by Admin | May 31, 2022 | Community, Podcast
In this podcast episode we talk to Jacoby Ballard (he/they), a social justice educator and yoga teacher from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, who leads workshops and trainings around the country on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We talk to Jacoby about his new book,...
by Admin | May 30, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode, our first episode of Season 3 we talk to Anna Ashby, a senior teacher and trainer in the UK. Anna specialises in Restorative Yoga where diving deep into embodied experience with a focus on nervous system health enables a profound shift of...
by Admin | May 30, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
In our final podcast episode of Season 2, we talk to Dr Ashish Paul about Ayurveda and yoga and how we can boost our immunity and wellbeing using Ayurveda and yoga. We also speak about #fertility which is Ashish’s specialism. Dr Ashish Paul helps...
by Admin | May 11, 2022 | Community, News
Like all businesses, Anahata has been hugely affected as a result of two years of Covid and the rising costs related to running a business. It has become necessary for us to make some tough choices to enable us to continue doing the work we love so much, as well as...
by Admin | Feb 23, 2022 | Daniel Groom, Dawn Lister, Mindfulness, News, Podcast
In this exciting episode, we talk about the new Living Well with Kindness Online Event, taking place on Saturday 5th of March 2022, brought to you by your hosts, Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, and the founder of MindfulnessUK, Karen Atkinson. This new and unique event...
by Dawn Lister | Feb 22, 2022 | Dawn Lister, Mindfulness
When I was young I heard a song played on a vinyl record, it was one of the first and only pop songs I remember from my childhood. The words of the song pulled at my heart, I must have listen to it so often I worried I would wear it out, it made me hope for a...
by Admin | Feb 21, 2022 | Community, Podcast
In this podcast episode we speak to Tristan Katz (they/them), a digital strategist and equity-inclusion facilitator for yoga & wellness professional. They have been featured in Yoga Journal as one of 15 game changers in the Yoga Industry and offers justice-focused...
by Admin | Feb 21, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we speak to Joo Teoh, teacher of hatha vinyasa yoga, qigong and meditation about the true essence of yoga, how he makes his practise accessible and respectful. Joo speaks eloquently about the community aspect of a class, and how by offering a...
by Admin | Feb 21, 2022 | Mindfulness, Podcast
In this podcast episode we talk to Tom Granger, a multi-award winning author and world-renowned breathwork teacher. We talk about the foundations of his techniques, why he started to explore mindfulness and breath work as well as his book Draw Breath. Head over to...
by Admin | Feb 21, 2022 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode with Fiona Agombar we talk about yoga therapy for fatigue conditions, including CFS/ME, burnout, stress and long-Covid, which Fiona specialises in. Fiona Agombar is an author, Rest Activist and yoga therapist in the Krishnamacharya Tradition....
by Admin | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Living Well with Kindness Event, on Saturday the 5th of March 2022, is brought to you by the founders of MindfulnessUK and Anahata Yoga Centre. This new and unique event brings together a wide range of experienced mindfulness and yoga therapy...
by Dawn Lister | Jan 6, 2022 | Dawn Lister
January 2022 has arrived without too much aplomb, more of a quiet lurch, as I coughed, groaned and dragged my exhausted body out of 2021. I have been struggling with Long Covid since I first had Covid in early March 2020. And then this year as an early Xmas gift I...
by Admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Podcast
In this podcast episode we talk to Tanya Desfontaines, a teacher, supervisor & practitioner of craniosacral biodynamics – a gentle way of working with the body using light touch that engages natural rebalancing & healing processes. We speak about trauma,...
by Admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we speak to Jivana Heyman (he/him), author of Accessible Yoga: Poses & Practices for Every Body and Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion. Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director...
by Admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we speak to Gabi Parkham (she/her) about the work she is doing to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ people and how they can be supported in Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga classes. We also discussed the recent LGBTQIA+ 6 month yoga mentoring program she...
by Admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Podcast
In this podcast episode we speak to Kirstie Richardson, Alexander Technique and Movement Practitioner and a Dance Artist. Kirstie explained how the Alexander Technique supported her through her career as a professional dancer and how she has...
by Admin | Nov 30, 2021 | Community, Mindfulness
Join us on social media, from 12th December for 12 days of Kindness. A time to be kind. To think of others. To consider the ripple effect of our actions. To practise charity. To consider our community. After all what is Christmas about if not kindness, if not love, if...
by Admin | Nov 22, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing
Things to consider on the consumer driven day known as “Black Friday”. Our wellbeing is impacted by more than just how feel physically, emotionally, and mentally. The wisdom of the sages still applies today in our modern world. Yoga offers us principles to...
by Dawn Lister | Nov 9, 2021 | Dawn Lister, Events & Workshops, Mindfulness
The word retreat conjures two things for me. People on a battlefield frantically running backwards whilst under fire from enemy lines to find a place of safety. A place of solitude in which I can pause and rest, and renew away from the hectic busyness of life. I...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2021 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we hold conversation with Evan Soroka, founder of Soroka Yoga Therapy in Aspen and the author of Yoga Therapy for Diabetes. We discussed Diabetes, the differences between Type 1 and 2, and how Yoga and Yoga Therapy can be supportive...
by Admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Podcast
In this podcast episode, we speak to Andy Wistreich about Buddhism and the wider topics surrounding the tradition and it’s philosophy. A kind and heart-centred conversation that includes the beautiful gift of a relaxing Meditation from Andy. We discuss how the...
by Admin | Oct 13, 2021 | Podcast
Welcome Back to Season 2 Episode 1 of From The Heart with Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom. In this episode we speak to Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and discuss the practice of Yoga and Yoga Nidra. We discuss how these practices give us an opportunity...
by Admin | Aug 27, 2021 | Podcast, Yoga
In our last episode of the series, we talk to Lisa Horwell about how she found yoga to help her in her recovery. Yoga Therapy, Sound Healing and Gongs are a huge part of her offering and we discuss about how these practises can be used in healing and addiction...
by Admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Podcast
Chloe Jane Prince is a Food Freedom Coach, helping people heal from disordered eating, low body confidence and so much more. Chloe herself struggled with anorexia, disordered eating and body dysmorphia after suffering sexual abuse aged 11. In this podcast episode we...
by Admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Podcast
In this episode we speak to James Chapman, a Yoga Therapist and Yoga Teacher with 17 years experience. He has a special interest in mental health and addiction, is a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Instructor Member and has worked with some of the leading...
by Admin | Aug 23, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Podcast
In this episode we hold conversation with Julia Davis we discussed menstruation and why it’s so important it is discussed more within the yoga community and within our practice. We talk about how Yoga can be a truly transformative tool to support menstrual...
by Admin | Aug 21, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Podcast, Uncategorized
In this From The Heart episode, we speak to Jess Glenny, a movement teacher, facilitator, therapist, and writer. In our conversation with Jess we talk about hypermobility, what it is and how we can support ourselves or our hypermobile students. Jess has written an...
by Admin | Aug 19, 2021 | Podcast, Yoga
Part two of our podcast with the inspiring Jude Mills. In this insightful episode Jude talks to us about yoga, spirituality, and religion. We continue our rich conversation with Jude about how we as Yoga teachers and practitioners can adapt practises to support those...
by Admin | Jul 26, 2021 | Podcast, Yoga
In this insightful podcast episode Jude talks to us about how yoga can be adapted for those living with cancer, yoga therapy and her new book Adapting Yoga for People Living with Cancer. In her book, Jude explains how to adapt physical poses and breathing...
by Admin | Jul 24, 2021 | Podcast, Yoga
In this podcast episode we talk to Yoga Teacher, Anatomy and Physiology Teacher and Author, Andrew McGonigle about the place for anatomy and physiology within yoga. Drawing on a background in medicine Andrew incorporates his indepth knowledge, training and experience...
by Admin | Jul 22, 2021 | Mindfulness, Podcast
In conversation with Karen Atkinson, Senior Partner and Co-Founder of MindfulnessUK, we explore the relationship between mindfulness and compassion and the value of self-inquiry. Karen is also an author, a trustee of the British Association of Mindfulness-based...
by Admin | Jul 20, 2021 | Podcast
Ellen Lee has been exploring Yoga for some 45 years and has been teaching for the last 28 years. Ellen trained with The Yoga For Health Foundation in general and remedial Yoga. The Foundations’ ethos was “Yoga for all”. Ellen has been The Chair of...
by Admin | Jul 18, 2021 | Podcast
In conversation with Suzanne Alderson, in this bonus podcast episode we discuss how Suzanne’s traumatic ordeal with her suicidal daughter led her to launching a community, now a registered charity, called Parenting Mental Health. When her 14 year old daughter...
by Admin | Jul 15, 2021 | Podcast
In this podcast episode, in conversation with Beth Spindler, Yoga Therapist, Teacher and Writer, we discuss Beth’s incredible work treating trauma and fear through yoga and the Vagus nerve. World recognised Yoga Therapist, Beth Spindler began...
by Admin | Jun 21, 2021 | Community, Health & Wellbeing, Podcast
In this very special yet poignant bonus podcast episode, in conversation with Jane Wake, one of Dawn’s early influences in the wellbeing world, we discuss the topical events surrounding women in the fitness and wellness industries, body image and perceptions...
by Admin | Jun 18, 2021 | Podcast
In this podcast episode we speak to Louise Hunt, a lover of wild food, sustainability and nature. Foraging for wild food has increased in popularity over recent years, perhaps as a result of the rising awareness of eating local, fresh and organic...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2021 | Podcast
“You are special. Regardless of your abilities, appearance, culture, gender, race or the assumptions society has placed on you. Because all children deserve to experience peace, joy and fulfilment of their potential and purpose.” In this podcast...
by Admin | Jun 12, 2021 | Community, Health & Wellbeing, Podcast
In this podcast episode we speak to Zahra Khan, a medical degree student and an keen advocate of Women’s Health, discrimination and social acceptance. Social acceptance can be defined as tolerating the differences and diversity in others because most people...
by Admin | Jun 9, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Podcast
In this episode of our podcast join us in conversation with Diana Herve, a Registered Nutritional Therapist (BSc(Hons), DTLLS, Dip.NCFED, Cert.EFT, mBANT), where we discuss eating to support your health, eating disorders, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)...
by Dawn Lister | Jun 3, 2021 | Dawn Lister, Mindfulness
If you find yourself feeling crabby, tired, wanting to sleep all the time, feeling overwhelmed, snappy, anti-social, a bit well stuck, lacking any creativity. If the idea of intimacy makes you want to grab a sharp object are tearful or angry for no reason. Are...
by Admin | Jun 1, 2021 | Podcast
In this episode 10 of our podcast Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom are joined by special guest Uma Dinsmore Tuli to discuss Yoga Nidra for community support, social justice and planetary healing. It’s a great listen and designed to inspire us all. Uma was first...
by Admin | May 31, 2021 | Podcast
in episode 9 of our podcast, in conversation with Lisa Kaley-Isley, Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom talk about Yoga Therapy, what it is and how it’s changing the landscape of Yoga and its integration into worldwide health care systems. Lisa talks about how and why...
by Admin | May 29, 2021 | Podcast
We are delighted to hold conversation with Simon Low, Vikki Stevenson and Ruth McNeil on our podcast episode 8 to talk about the Yoga Garden Party, a yoga festival that raises funds for The Hope Foundation (www.thehopefoundation.org.uk) which supports street-connected...
by Admin | May 26, 2021 | Podcast
In episode 7 of our podcast, Chef Cynthia Louise talks about food. Plant-based food that makes you Feel GOOD. She won’t talk diet. She won’t talk macronutrients. She talks about real food. Just like nature intended. “And if it doesn’t have flavor it can...
by Admin | May 24, 2021 | Podcast
In episode 6 from our podcast, we discuss body image, the negative impacts of body shaming ourselves, obsession with ‘perfection’, how we look and what we need to do to combat these feelings. In this conversation, we’re joined by...
by Admin | May 19, 2021 | Podcast
In episode 5 of our podcast, From The Heart, join us in conversation with Jo Kemp, we discuss what Ashtanga Yoga is, the influence of her teacher Hamish Hendry at Ashtanga Yoga London and the recent abuse revelations in the Ashtanga world and how Jo has put...
by Admin | May 19, 2021 | Podcast
Physically, spiritually and emotionally. We are all made up of energy, vibrations. Using sound vibration we can unblock stuck energy, build energy, improve energetic flow, health, mood. Similarly, sound therapy can be grounding, helping to process and release...
by Admin | May 16, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Podcast
Forest bathing is the practice of spending time in the forest for better health, happiness and a sense of calm. It literally means to bathe in the atmosphere of the forest, immersing your senses in your surroundings. Discovery, curiosity, awareness, openness, awe and...
by Admin | May 13, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Podcast
Grief is the subject of our second episode from @from_the_heart_podcast. 🙏🏼 We have all experienced grief in our life, the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, a relationship. And then there is collective grief, the grief we are feeling right now around how our whole...
by Admin | May 11, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Podcast
Welcome to From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Anahata Yoga Centre. Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series from @dawnlisterlos and @danielgroomyoga, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea,...
by Admin | Apr 27, 2021 | News
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in an expectant person’s life, after all you are bringing a new being into this world. Our busy schedules can give us less opportunity to rest, nourish, make space and time to really look after your changing body, your emotions and most...
by Dawn Lister | Mar 20, 2021 | Dawn Lister
Sadly it appears there is no extra support being put in place for people struggling with mental health. And lets be frank many, many people are right now. There are things we can do to help ourselves… MOVE daily, find a type of exercise you like walking, tai chi,...
