The Yoga Heart Mind Podcast

Stuart and Jo

Each week Stuart and Jo dive deep into a wide range of topics, all focused on inspiring humanity to evolve into a more balanced and harmonious existence. They host on the podcast experts from all kinds of different fields. Movers and shakers that are opening hearts and minds in Yoga, health, fitness, nutrition, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship & spirituality. These are raw and honest conversations with no script. With these conversations I intend to provoke, educate, inspire and empower you to discover, unfold and awaken your fullest potential.

  1. 6d ago

    #176 On time, technology, the hungry ghost and our endless appetite for more.

    Are we becoming more available for life, or simply more efficient at filling it? Lately, I've been having some fascinating conversations with people I work with, particularly those in business, technology and leadership. With AI and automation promising to free up so much of our time, you'd think we'd be enjoying a little more space, freedom and leisure. Yet many are telling me they're busier and more overwhelmed than ever. More projects, more AI agents, more screens, more things competing for their attention. The technology keeps expanding what we're capable of doing, but our human capacity to process, integrate and remain present hasn't necessarily kept pace. It reminds me of the ancient Buddhist image of the hungry ghost, a being with an insatiable appetite, forever consuming but never quite satisfied. The technology is new. The hunger is ancient. In this episode, I explore our relationship with time, the accelerating pace of modern life, and our seemingly endless pursuit of more. Drawing on observations from my work alongside Buddhist and yogic philosophy, I invite us to consider where all this rushing is actually taking us. I'm fascinated by these technologies and their potential, and I'm very much navigating these questions myself. The episode concludes with a guided meditation, an opportunity to step away from the endless doing, return to the body and experience the time we already have. I'd love to hear what this conversation brings up for you. Much love, Stuart Stay Connected Join me on Substack for longer reflections, guided practices, videos and conversations exploring yoga and the ordinary business of being human. Yoga Heart Mind on Substack: https://substack.com/@yogaheartmind Website: https://www.stuartwatkins.org Instagram: @stuart_watkins_ And if you're enjoying the podcast, please consider following, sharing an episode with a friend or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It really does help these conversations reach more people. This Episode Is Supported By So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show. These are conscious brands and businesses I genuinely use, appreciate and enjoy sharing with our community. Bellicon — Premium Rebounders Beautifully engineered, high-quality rebounders designed for gentle, low-impact movement, balance and everyday wellbeing. Rebounding has become a staple in my daily routine, and I'm loving our Bellicon 125 cm with the Comfort Mat. https://www.bellicon.com/?acc=StuartWatkins&a_bid=f1c026c9 Promo code YOGAHEARTMIND. Ajjaya — Ceremonial Clothing Beautiful, thoughtfully crafted clothing inspired by conscious living and traditional textiles. https://www.ajjaya.com/?rstr=StuartWatkins Code STUARTWATKINS for 15% off. Infraredi — Red Light Therapy Red and near-infrared light therapy equipment for supporting daily wellbeing and recovery routines. https://infraredi.com.au?sca_ref=7963432.mB3nkmhNaH Code STUARTWATKINS. STEEP Ayurveda Ayurvedic bathing rituals crafted with intention, bringing traditional wisdom into everyday self-care. One Golden Thread — Conscious Clothing Comfortable, beautifully designed clothing with an emphasis on conscious production and natural movement. https://onegoldenthread.com/ Code STUART181 for 18% off. Sole Mechanics — Barefoot Footwear Footwear designed to encourage natural movement, foot strength and greater connection with the ground beneath us. https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEi Code WATKINS6162 for 15% off. Aum Rudraksha — Sacred Malas Traditionally inspired Rudraksha malas and sacred adornments from Bali, supporting meditation and contemplative practice. Code WATKINS10 for 10% off. Thank you for listening, for supporting the podcast and for being part of these ongoing conversations. With love, Stuart Watkins Yoga Heart Mind Support the show

  2. Aug 14

    #175 After the Peak

    A shorter contemplation today on something I’ve been feeling into deeply since returning from retreat: integration. Retreats, ceremonies, workshops and other peak experiences can be incredibly powerful. We step outside the usual machinery of life. There’s space to practise, breathe, sit around fires, spend time in nature, have meaningful conversations and remember something that can be very easy to forget. And then we come home. Back to work. Traffic. Dishes. Family. Phones. Responsibilities. The same relationships, habits and triggers patiently waiting for our return. This is where the practice gets interesting. Can some of that spaciousness survive a Tuesday afternoon in traffic? Can the kindness and harmony we experience within a beautiful group find its way into a difficult conversation? Can Yoga become less about chasing the next peak experience and more about how we inhabit ordinary life? That’s what I’m exploring in this short episode. If you’d like to dig a little deeper, come join us over on Yoga Heart Mind Substack, where I’ve shared the longer version of this contemplation along with a meditation on integration: yogaheartmind.substack.com And if you’d like to dig deeper still, join me on Sunday 23 August at Sivananda Ashram in Beaconsfield for The Yoga of Ordinary Life — a three-hour long-form session exploring breath, body, attention, meditation and the quieter teachings and practices that help us bring Yoga home. Not another experience to collect. A chance to explore what happens when the experience begins to become part of how we actually live. As always, I’m grateful you’re here and supporting the work that keeps all of this flowing. Below are some of the conscious brands I genuinely use and love — each of them adds something beautiful to my daily rhythm. Ceremonial Clothing Ajjaya Use StuartWatkins for a discount on their beautiful ceremonial clothing and sacred wear. Red Light Therapy For the best red light technology: Infraredi Use STUARTWATKINS for a discount. Ayurvedic Bathing Rituals STEEP Ayurveda Take your baths to the next level with STEEP Ayurveda — pure, intentional and deeply restorative. Conscious Clothing The comfiest, healthiest clothes on the planet: One Golden Thread Use STUART181 for 18% off. Barefoot Freedom For grounding, strength and connection to the Earth: Sole Mechanics Use WATKINS6162 for 15% off. Sacred Adornment For the finest mala beads handcrafted in Bali: Aum Rudraksha Use WATKINS10 for 10% off. Thank you for listening, for supporting conscious creation, and for walking this path together. With love, Stuart Support the show

  3. Jul 5

    #174 The Three Guṇas: Understanding the Energies That Shape Our Lives

    The ancient Yogic teachings describe three fundamental qualities that shape our experience of life: tamas (inertia), rajas(activity), and sattva (clarity). In this short contemplation, we explore the guṇas not as labels or personality types, but as ever-changing movements within the mind and body. As we learn to recognise these patterns, we can respond with greater wisdom, balance, and presence. If you'd like to dive deeper into this topic, I've created a longer companion video  on Substack, where we continue exploring the guṇas through the lens of Jñāna Yoga, meditation, and everyday life. I'd also love to hear your thoughts over there. If this is a topic you'd like me to unpack further, leave a comment and let's keep the conversation going. Listen/watch the longer video on Substack: https://yogaheartmind.substack.com 🙏 Support the podcast and explore the conscious brands I genuinely use and recommend: Red Light Therapy  For the best red light technology:  infraredi.com.au   Use STUARTWATKINS for a discount. Ayurvedic Bathing Rituals Take your baths to the next level with STEEP Ayurveda — pure, intentional, and deeply restorative. Conscious Clothing The comfiest, healthiest clothes on the planet:  One Golden Thread   Use STUART181 for 18% off. Barefoot Freedom For grounding, strength, and connection to the Earth:  Sole Mechanics   Use WATKINS6162 for 15% off. Sacred Adornment For the finest mala beads handcrafted in Bali:  Aum Rudraksha   Use WATKINS10 for 10% off. Thank you, as always, for listening and for supporting Yoga Heart Mind. It means a great deal and allows me to continue sharing these conversations each week. With love, Stuart Watkins Support the show

  4. Jun 30

    #173 - The Yoga of Ordinary Life

    Yoga isn't only found in retreats, caves, or on the yoga mat. It's found in washing the dishes. Listening deeply to someone you love. Meeting frustration without immediately reacting. Preparing a meal with care. Walking barefoot at sunrise. Showing up for your children, your community, and your work with presence. In this short reflection, I explore what it means to bring yoga off the mat and into the ordinary moments that ultimately shape our lives. If this conversation resonates, I've written a much deeper companion article on Substack exploring the householder path, the middle way, and what it means to be fully in the world without being consumed by it. Read it here: → Yoga Heart Mind on Substack This conversation is also the inspiration behind my upcoming immersive: The Yoga of Ordinary Life Saturday 23 August CNTRE SPACE, Beaconsfield, Western Australia A long-form workshop exploring how the ancient teachings of yoga can become a living practice woven into everyday life—not something we escape to, but something we embody. I'd love to have you join us. Support the Podcast As always, I'm grateful you're here and supporting the work that keeps all of this flowing. Below are a few of the brands I genuinely use and trust. Go deeper Join us on Substack for longer-form writings, practices, and conversations: → yogaheartmind.substack.com Infraredi High-quality red light therapy: → infraredi.com.au Use code STUARTWATKINS STEEP Ayurveda Ayurvedic bathing rituals crafted with intention. One Golden Thread Consciously made clothing. Use code STUART181 for 18% off. Sole Mechanics Barefoot footwear for grounding and natural movement. Use code WATKINS6162 for 15% off. Aum Rudraksha Handcrafted mala beads from Bali. Use code WATKINS10 for 10% off. Thank you for listening, for supporting conscious creation, and for walking this path with me. With love, Stuart Support the show

  5. May 24

    #172 Preparing the Body for Radiance — The Forgotten Foundations of Practice

    In so much of modern wellness culture, it’s easy to rush toward the practices. The yoga class. The meditation. The gym. The breathing technique. The cold plunge. And while these practices can absolutely support us, sometimes we forget something simple: The body itself is the ground. The terrain matters. In this short episode, I explore some of the foundational rhythms that help prepare the body for deeper practice — not through optimisation, force, or endlessly trying to improve ourselves… …but through relationship. Relationship to light. Relationship to water. Relationship to the earth beneath our feet. Relationship to the subtle electrical intelligence of the body itself. We explore themes that many of you have heard woven through recent conversations: Light. Water. Magnetism. Voltage. Grounding. Circadian rhythm. Nervous system regulation. And why simple foundations can profoundly influence how we feel, move, perceive, and practice. Prāṇāyāma begins long before we consciously sit to breathe. The body prepares. The nervous system prepares. The rhythms of daily life prepare. When the instrument has been gently tuned, practice lands differently. Breath lands differently. Life lands differently. This is not about perfection. Not about chasing some ideal version of health. But perhaps remembering a few simple things modern life can sometimes pull us away from. For those tuning in through the podcast feed — deep gratitude. Thank you for listening. Thank you for supporting these conversations. This is a shorter check-in. If you’re enjoying these explorations and would like to continue further, the full extended discussion and accompanying 45-minute practice are available over on Substack. Deep gratitude as well to everyone supporting the deeper work there. Continue the Journey Substack (writings and videos): https://yogaheartmind.substack.com Upcoming retreats, including Sri Lanka 2026: https://www.stuartwatkins.org/sri-lanka-retreat-2026 This Episode Is Supported By These are brands I genuinely use and value in my own life: Ajjaya — ceremonial clothing and sacred wear Use code STUARTWATKINS Infraredi — red light therapy https://infraredi.com.au Use code STUARTWATKINS STEEP Ayurveda — ayurvedic bathing rituals One Golden Thread — conscious clothing Use code STUART181 for 18% off https://onegoldenthread.com/ Sole Mechanics — barefoot and grounding footwear Use code WATKINS6162 for 15% off https://www.solemechanics.com.au/ Aum Rudraksha — handcrafted mala beads from Bali Use code WATKINS10 for 10% off https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ Deep gratitude for listening. Stuart Support the show

  6. Apr 20

    171: Clarifying the Natural State: Direct Recognition & Embodied Living

    In this episode I explore what it means to clarify the natural state — not as something to attain or construct, but as something already here, quietly present beneath the noise, the striving, and the constant movement of mind. This is a conversation around direct recognition — the simple, often overlooked capacity to notice what is aware, rather than getting endlessly caught in what we are aware of. We explore how easily the system gets pulled into patterns of seeking, fixing, improving… and how this, in itself, can obscure the very clarity we’re looking for. There’s a gentle but honest look at the habits of mind that keep us looping — and how through awareness, breath, and embodied presence, something begins to soften. Not through force. Not through more effort. But through seeing clearly. This episode also touches on embodied living — what it means to bring this recognition into the body, into relationship, into daily life. Not as a concept, but as a felt, lived experience. A return to simplicity. A return to what’s real. If you’ve been feeling caught in the “more, more, more” — more practice, more knowledge, more optimisation — this is an invitation to pause… …and notice what’s already here. If you’d like to listen to the full episode, come and join me over on Substack. Continue the Journey Substack (writings and videos): https://yogaheartmind.substack.com Upcoming immersive — May 2: https://app.punchpass.com/org/6670/classes/19796254?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Upcoming retreats, including Sri Lanka 2026: https://www.stuartwatkins.org/sri-lanka-retreat-2026 This Episode Is Supported By These are brands I genuinely use and value in my own life: Ajjaya — ceremonial clothing and sacred wear Use code STUARTWATKINS Infraredi — red light therapy https://infraredi.com.au Use code STUARTWATKINS STEEP Ayurveda — ayurvedic bathing rituals One Golden Thread — conscious clothing Use code STUART181 for 18% off https://onegoldenthread.com/ Sole Mechanics — barefoot and grounding footwear Use code WATKINS6162 for 15% off https://www.solemechanics.com.au/ Aum Rudraksha — handcrafted mala beads from Bali Use code WATKINS10 for 10% off https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ Thank you for listening and for supporting the work. Stuart Support the show

  7. Apr 8

    #170 Amy Landry - Ocean of Yoga — Returning to the Source

    There’s a version of yoga that has become familiar in the modern world— shaped by performance, aesthetics, and commercialisation. And then there is Yoga as it has always been. In this conversation, I sit down with Amy Landry—teacher, educator, and author of Ocean of Yoga—to explore what it means to return to the depth, integrity, and living essence of the tradition. Amy’s work is rooted in a deep respect for the classical teachings of Yoga. Through her book Ocean of Yoga, she offers a comprehensive and grounded guide to yoga as a complete path—one that includes philosophy, subtle anatomy, mantra, meditation, and the deeper streams of Hatha and Tantra. We speak to the difference between doing yoga and living Yoga… between surface-level practice and a path that reshapes how we relate to body, mind, and reality itself. This isn’t about rejecting modern yoga. It’s about re-rooting it. Not about adding more— but remembering what was always there. If you’ve felt the quiet pull toward something deeper in your practice, this conversation will meet you there. Explore Amy’s book → Ocean of Yoga — Amy Landry Support the Podcast As always, I’m grateful you’re here—supporting the work that keeps all of this flowing. Below are a few of the brands I genuinely use and trust. Each one adds something meaningful to my daily rhythm. Go deeper Join us on Substack for longer-form writings and deeper dives: → yogaheartmind.substack.com Ajjaya Ceremonial clothing and sacred wear. Use code STUARTWATKINS Infraredi Red light therapy I use and recommend: → infraredi.com.au Use code STUARTWATKINS STEEP Ayurveda Ayurvedic bathing rituals. Simple, potent, restorative. One Golden Thread Comfortable, consciously made clothing. Use code STUART181 for 18% off Sole Mechanics Barefoot footwear for strength and grounding. Use code WATKINS6162 for 15% off Aum Rudraksha Handcrafted mala beads from Bali. Use code WATKINS10 for 10% off Thank you for listening, for supporting conscious creation, and for walking this path together. With love, Stuart Support the show

    #170 Amy Landry - Ocean of Yoga — Returning to the Source

  8. Mar 1

    #169 Dr Harsh Agrawal - Ayurveda 101: Doshas, Gunas & the Intelligence of Healing

    In this episode I sit down with Dr Harsh Agrawal, CMD of Vardan Ayurveda Nilayam in Rishikesh, for a grounded and insightful conversation exploring Ayurveda as a living science — one that bridges tradition, nervous system regulation, and the deeper intelligence of healing. Dr Harsh comes from a lineage of doctors, carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, a renowned Ayurvedacharya in the 1970s. With over a decade of experience treating chronic disorders through Ayurveda, he brings both clinical depth and lived wisdom to the conversation. Together we explore Ayurveda 101 — what Ayurveda really is, how it understands health and imbalance, and the foundational principles that shape this ancient system. We talk about the doshas, the gunas, and how these frameworks help us understand body, mind, energy, and behaviour in a practical and embodied way. This conversation bridges traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern life — offering simple insights into lifestyle rhythms, daily practices, and the subtle intelligence of healing that arises when awareness and right relationship return to the body. And some exciting news — we will be bringing Dr Harsh to Perth for a series of workshops and consultations. So stay tuned, Perth. If you’ve been curious about Ayurveda beyond surface-level wellness trends — or are seeking a deeper, grounded approach to health — this episode offers a thoughtful and accessible introduction. About Dr Harsh Agrawal Dr Harsh Agrawal is the CMD of Vardan Ayurveda Nilayam (VAN) in Rishikesh, one of the region’s leading Ayurveda and Panchkarma centres. He comes from a respected lineage of Ayurvedic doctors and carries over 10 years of experience treating chronic disorders through Ayurveda. More than 20,000 patients from India and abroad have benefitted from his work. “It is not the pathy (stream of medicine system), which a doctor or healer adopts, but the feeling of empathy, which connects him with his patients and cures them finally.” — Dr Harsh Agrawal Continue the Journey Substack (writings and videos): https://yogaheartmind.substack.com Upcoming retreats, including Sri Lanka 2026: https://www.stuartwatkins.org/sri-lanka-retreat-2026 This Episode Is Supported By These are brands I genuinely use and value in my own life: Ajjaya — ceremonial clothing and sacred wear Use code STUARTWATKINS Infraredi — red light therapy https://infraredi.com.au Use code STUARTWATKINS STEEP Ayurveda — ayurvedic bathing rituals One Golden Thread — conscious clothing Use code STUART181 for 18% off https://onegoldenthread.com/ Sole Mechanics — barefoot and grounding footwear Use code WATKINS6162 for 15% off https://www.solemechanics.com.au/ Aum Rudraksha — handcrafted mala beads from Bali Use code WATKINS10 for 10% off https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ Thank you for listening and for supporting the work. Stuart Support the show

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Each week Stuart and Jo dive deep into a wide range of topics, all focused on inspiring humanity to evolve into a more balanced and harmonious existence. They host on the podcast experts from all kinds of different fields. Movers and shakers that are opening hearts and minds in Yoga, health, fitness, nutrition, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship & spirituality. These are raw and honest conversations with no script. With these conversations I intend to provoke, educate, inspire and empower you to discover, unfold and awaken your fullest potential.

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  • Creator
    Stuart and Jo
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
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    Explicit
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