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...
