Off The Mat

Christie Knight Yoga

I’m Christie, and this is Off the Mat - a podcast about the deeper, often unseen layers of Yoga. Every week I sit down with people working within this world to talk about Yoga not just as movement, but as a way of living. Because the physical shapes are just one part of the practice, Yoga is also a path to emotional clarity, inner connection, and purpose. Let’s explore how this ancient practise can support modern life, and help us navigate both the daily stresses and the bigger questions - off the mat.

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Off the Mat with Richard Knight: Exploring Yoga, Philosophy, Life and Transformation

    🎙️ Episode Description In the first episode of 'Off the Mat,' I interview Richard Knight, a yoga teacher and humanist celebrant based in Southeast London. We talked about the expansive nature of yoga beyond physical and into the emotional, mental and philosophical realms. Richard shares his journey from hospitality and charity work to becoming a yoga teacher and celebrant, sharing the synergy he has found between these fields. Each episode of this podcast will begin with a guided meditation, to offer an anchoring before you listen. Richard spoke about about handling life's transformations through the lens of yoga, the importance of self-practice, and the critical need for informed and sincere teaching. He also highlights so many great books and resources for those wanting to deepen their understanding of this practice. 📚 Resources Mentioned 📚 📖 Books Queer Dharma by Jacob BallardThe Truth of Yoga by Daniel SimpsonPatanjali’s Yoga Sutra’s (Edwin Bryant's translation/version)Practice and All is Coming by Matthew Remski (edited by Matri Pushka)Yoga and the Body by Edward Clark and Laurie Green💻 Online Resources Yogic Studies.com- Platform by Seth Powell with yoga philosophy courses🧘 Studios & Classes Yoga RiseOru Space in East Dulwich (Free chair yoga class every Wednesday at 3:00 PM)Monday Morning Guided Meditation (Richard's Zoom meditation class (£2)🫂 Organizations Saint Mungo's (Charity working to end homelessness in London + South England)👇 Connect with Richard Instagram: @peckhamismThe London Celebrant⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 Introduction to Off the Mat 00:43 Meet Richard Knight: Yoga Teacher and Humanist Celebrant 01:18 Starting with a Grounding Meditation 06:39 Drink + Snack Ritual 07:35 Richard's Yoga Journey: From Australia to London 10:46 Becoming a Yoga Teacher 15:27 Balancing Yoga Teaching and Celebrant Work 21:08 The Power of Yoga in Life's Transformations 25:10 Chair Yoga and Community Classes 27:26 Exploring Yoga Beyond the Physical 29:29 Yoga Practice and Artistic Expression 29:46 Jackson Pollock and Abstract Expressionism 30:52 Yoga as Art and Audience 31:29 The Kosha Model and Layers of the Self 32:47 Diverse Yoga Practices and Teaching Methods 33:33 The Power of Shared Yoga Experiences 34:21 Balancing Dynamic and Quiet Yoga Practices 36:54 Personal Yoga Practice and Teaching Balance 43:16 Recommended Yoga Books and Resources 49:37 Final Flow 52:07 Conclusion

    54 min

  2. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Off The Mat S1 Trailer

    Yoga has quietly shaped my entire life. From practising as a teenager, to carrying it with me through my twenties, to now teaching full-time and hosting retreats - this practice has profoundly transformed how I move through the world. But Yoga is more than what happens on the mat. It’s a philosophy. A framework. A way of seeing and understanding ourselves more deeply. With Off the Mat, I’m opening up conversations with inspiring teachers and facilitators to explore the heart of the practice - the parts we don’t always talk about in class. What really is Yoga?Who is it for?Why is it so transformational?And how can we begin to live it, not just practise it? I can’t wait to share these honest, insightful conversations with you - in the hope they support you, off the mat too. 🎙️ Trailer out now.

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I’m Christie, and this is Off the Mat - a podcast about the deeper, often unseen layers of Yoga. Every week I sit down with people working within this world to talk about Yoga not just as movement, but as a way of living. Because the physical shapes are just one part of the practice, Yoga is also a path to emotional clarity, inner connection, and purpose. Let’s explore how this ancient practise can support modern life, and help us navigate both the daily stresses and the bigger questions - off the mat.

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    Christie Knight Yoga
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