37 min
#10 - Yoga and Future Healthcare: Improving Mental and Physical Health with Yogi Ella Thai The Health Network Podcast
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Dr. Marcus Matear talks to Yogi Ella Thai, a yoga teacher. In this episode, they discuss mindfulness, the different styles of yoga, and how she teaches to a wide range of people.
[01:29] How Ella Got into Yoga
[03:40] Mindfulness and Pain in Yoga
[06:51] Ella’s Teaching Course and Approach to Teaching
[10:00] Styles of Yoga
[11:54] What is Mindfulness?
[14:56] How Yoga Benefits Others and Her Colleagues
[19:43] Ella’s Sisters
[22:18] Teaching Kids Yoga
[25:59] Ella’s Yoga Book
[31:46] The Future of Health
[34:10] Transformation in Yoga
Mindfulness comes in different definitions, but Ella likes to see it as having awareness. No matter what we say or do in our daily life, we should be aware of what we’re saying because what we say to people has an effect on them. There’s also awareness such as “are we being aware in the present moment?”. People are very good at multitasking, which is good in many ways, but we need to come back to ourselves and having that awareness and reset is something that we need, otherwise the mind will just keep going which could lead to a person not being present in the moment. Ella does a lot of pranayama or breath control in yoga because when a person focuses on their breath, it brings a person back to the present moment.
Ella wrote her book “Lantern Yoga” for simple ordinary people who are busy with their lives who are oftentimes parents and don’t have that much time for themselves but do want to practice yoga. She is surrounded by parents and found a way to empower them through yoga to be present, while nurturing their mind and body.
Ella is seeing more demand for yoga popping up in workplaces, events, and workshops simply because you can take it anywhere, whether you’re up in the mountains, in the studio, or travelling. In terms of the health industry, yoga is a booming industry and Ella thinks more people need to know more mindfulness and have that awareness because that’s what makes the world a better place—the better version of ourselves.
You can get Ella’s books here.
Don’t forget to follow the Health Network Podcast on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. If you liked this episode, do leave us a review and share it with your friends!
Dr. Marcus Matear talks to Yogi Ella Thai, a yoga teacher. In this episode, they discuss mindfulness, the different styles of yoga, and how she teaches to a wide range of people.
[01:29] How Ella Got into Yoga
[03:40] Mindfulness and Pain in Yoga
[06:51] Ella’s Teaching Course and Approach to Teaching
[10:00] Styles of Yoga
[11:54] What is Mindfulness?
[14:56] How Yoga Benefits Others and Her Colleagues
[19:43] Ella’s Sisters
[22:18] Teaching Kids Yoga
[25:59] Ella’s Yoga Book
[31:46] The Future of Health
[34:10] Transformation in Yoga
Mindfulness comes in different definitions, but Ella likes to see it as having awareness. No matter what we say or do in our daily life, we should be aware of what we’re saying because what we say to people has an effect on them. There’s also awareness such as “are we being aware in the present moment?”. People are very good at multitasking, which is good in many ways, but we need to come back to ourselves and having that awareness and reset is something that we need, otherwise the mind will just keep going which could lead to a person not being present in the moment. Ella does a lot of pranayama or breath control in yoga because when a person focuses on their breath, it brings a person back to the present moment.
Ella wrote her book “Lantern Yoga” for simple ordinary people who are busy with their lives who are oftentimes parents and don’t have that much time for themselves but do want to practice yoga. She is surrounded by parents and found a way to empower them through yoga to be present, while nurturing their mind and body.
Ella is seeing more demand for yoga popping up in workplaces, events, and workshops simply because you can take it anywhere, whether you’re up in the mountains, in the studio, or travelling. In terms of the health industry, yoga is a booming industry and Ella thinks more people need to know more mindfulness and have that awareness because that’s what makes the world a better place—the better version of ourselves.
You can get Ella’s books here.
Don’t forget to follow the Health Network Podcast on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. If you liked this episode, do leave us a review and share it with your friends!
37 min