All of Yoga

The Yoga Solution

Yoga is so much more than the physical practice. This podcast explores all of yoga; what meditation is and the benefits, the roots, history and philosophy of yoga, how simple concepts can help us live a more peaceful life, and how to approach the physical aspect of yoga in a safe and beneficial way. If you’re brand new to yoga and wondering what it’s all about, or you’re an experienced yogi looking to learn more about all of yoga - this podcast is for you.

  1. Jul 19

    57. The Neuroscience of Back Pain

    If you've been living with back pain for a few weeks or longer, you've probably been told that you need to strengthen something, stretch something, improve your posture.  Sometimes those things help, certainly. But sometimes they don't. In this episode, we explore what modern pain science tells us about persistent back pain, and why pain isn't always a direct measure of tissue damage. You'll learn why pain is produced by the brain as a protective response, how stress, sleep and previous experiences can make the nervous system more protective, and why this doesn't mean your pain is "all in your head".  Your pain is real. The question is why your brain believes you still need protecting. We also look at why yoga can help. Not because it magically realigns your spine, but because mindful movement, breathing and awareness can gradually teach the nervous system that it is safe again.  Plus, join me for an in-person workshop, dedicated to helping you find relief from pain: Understanding your back pain: an evidence informed workshop 🗓️ Sunday 9th August  📍 The Attic, Leeds 🙏 Spaces are limited, save your spot here --- 👋 work with me 💛 1:1 therapeutic yoga Personalised support for anxiety, sleep issues, stress or back pain. Take a look here   🌻 therapeutic workshops and retreats Small, supportive sessions focused on anxiety, deep rest or back health, blending yoga, breathwork and evidence-based education. Come join us here    🦋 vinyasa flow 200 hour yoga teacher training A welcoming, practical, neuroscience-informed training for people who want to teach yoga, or just learn more about it. Dive in, here

  2. May 31

    52. How find perfect alignment in every yoga pose

    In this episode, we explore the idea of perfect alignment through yoga philosophy, body awareness and modern understanding of movement. Inspired by conversations that regularly arise during our 200-hour yoga teacher training, this episode looks at why the “perfect pose” probably doesn’t exist - and what matters more instead. Drawing on the Yoga Sutras, we explore the idea that asana should feel both steady and easeful, and how approaching practice in this way may support greater awareness, less unnecessary tension and a more compassionate relationship with movement. We also explore: why alignment looks different in different bodiesthe difference between tension and stabilityinteroception and recognising stress signals earlierwhy mindful movement may help regulate the nervous systemhow yoga can become less about performance and more about awarenessThis episode is for yoga teachers, trainees and anyone who has ever worried they might be “doing yoga wrong”. --- 👋 work with me 💛 1:1 therapeutic yoga Personalised support for anxiety, sleep issues, stress or back pain. Take a look here   🌻 therapeutic workshops and retreats Small, supportive sessions focused on anxiety, deep rest or back health, blending yoga, breathwork and evidence-based education. Come join us here    🦋 vinyasa flow 200 hour yoga teacher training A welcoming, practical, neuroscience-informed training for people who want to teach yoga, or just learn more about it. Dive in, here

  3. May 24

    51. Dirgha pranayama: The what, why and how

    In this episode of the All of Yoga podcast, we explore Dirgha Pranayama, often translated as “three-part breath” or “long breath”, through both traditional yoga teachings and modern breathing science. We’ll explore what Dirgha Pranayama is, why slowing and segmenting the breath may help the nervous system settle, and how breathing patterns can influence stress, attention and physiological arousal. The episode also looks at: the difference between functional breathing and accessory breathinghow breathing habits can affect the body and nervous systemhow to practise breathwork gently, safely and without force You’ll also be guided through a short Dirgha Pranayama practice using segmented breathing, nasal breathing, slow pauses and a gradual, nervous-system-aware pace. This is a simple and accessible practice that requires no equipment and can become a useful support during moments of stress, overwhelm or dysregulation. If you’ve been curious about pranayama, functional breathing or the relationship between breath and the nervous system, this episode is a great place to begin. --- 👉 Free workshop: Pranayama: ancient breath practices, modern science If you’d like to understand breathwork more deeply - not just how to do it, but why it works - join this free workshop 👉 Useful episodes 🫁 Nadi Shodhana: The what, why and how - listen here 🤪 How stressed are you? (and what to do about it) - listen here --- 👋 work with me 💛 1:1 therapeutic yoga Personalised support for anxiety, sleep issues, stress or back pain. Take a look here   🌻 therapeutic workshops and retreats Small, supportive sessions focused on anxiety, deep rest or back health, blending yoga, breathwork and evidence-based education. Come join us here    🦋 vinyasa flow 200 hour yoga teacher training A welcoming, practical, neuroscience-informed training for people who want to teach yoga, or just learn more about it. Dive in, here

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Yoga is so much more than the physical practice. This podcast explores all of yoga; what meditation is and the benefits, the roots, history and philosophy of yoga, how simple concepts can help us live a more peaceful life, and how to approach the physical aspect of yoga in a safe and beneficial way. If you’re brand new to yoga and wondering what it’s all about, or you’re an experienced yogi looking to learn more about all of yoga - this podcast is for you.