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,...
