Beyond the Posture: Yoga Wisdom for Life (formerly the Yoga Matters Podcast)

Emma and Andy
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We have changed our podcast title to 'Beyond the Posture' to enable new listeners to find us more easily and to increase brand identity and longevity. Same content, same wisdom, same humour - different name...: Join an experienced yoga teacher and her skeptical (yet curious) husband as they explore the fascinating world of yoga philosophy and principles, along with other neighbouring concepts and practices. This lighthearted yet deeply insightful podcast bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, through playful banter, relatable stories, and thought-provoking discussions. Emma and Andy aim to tackle a wide range of life affecting topics as well as the deeper meaning behind yoga — all while keeping it fun, engaging, and accessible for everyone, skeptics included! Perfect for experienced yogis, novices, couples or families looking to connect, learn, and laugh whilst expanding their understanding of Yoga Wisdom, Beyond the Posture.

  1. 3d ago

    094 Letting Go – Why Is It So Difficult?

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this week’s podcast we discuss letting go, and why it’s so much harder than it sounds. We look at what the Yoga Sutras say about attachment (raga) and non-grasping (aparigraha), and why we hang on to things; grudges and old versions of ourselves long after they’ve stopped doing us any good. We also ask whether letting go means you’ve stopped caring (it doesn’t, by-the-way), and finish with a few practical ways to loosen your grip on things. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

  2. Oct 8

    093 Yoga and Your Relationships

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this week’s podcast we look at something yoga doesn’t always warn you about: what happens to your relationships when you start to change. As you go deeper into yoga wisdom, you may find yourself asking bigger questions, while the people closest to you stay put, holding onto their beliefs more tightly. That gap between inquisitive wisdom-seeking and dogmatic, non-enquiry can quietly become a divide in many directions: with partners, friends, family, or even within a yoga community. We discuss why this gap opens, how to spot it before it hardens into resentment, and practical ways to address it - Because a real test of yoga wisdom isn’t how much you know, but how well you can stay connected to the people who don’t see it your way. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

  3. Oct 4

    BREAKING NEWS...!

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This is a short recording on the 4th October 2026 to bring your attention to some interesting Learn Live Give / Podcast news... So please take 10 minutes out of your day to listen.  We appreciate your time and support so much.  Thank you.  Andy and Emma Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

  4. Oct 2

    092 Top 15 Yoga Myths BUSTED! (5-1)

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This week we wrap up the Top 15 Yoga Myths countdown with the final five — the biggest, most stubborn myths of them all. We're busting the idea that yoga is only for women; that it's just about stretching and/or flexibility; that it's secretly a religion in disguise; and that it begins and ends with the physical postures. If you've made it this far in the series, you'll already know yoga's bigger than any single myth on this list — but these last five might be the ones that you, or the people around you believe the most.  Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

  5. Sep 24

    091 Top 15 Yoga Myths BUSTED! (10-6)

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) This week we continue busting the Top 15 Yoga Myths, tackling numbers 10 through 5. If you've ever thought yoga is easy, that it can't actually injure you, that it's mostly for old people, or that it's some kind of cure-all — you might be in for a few shocks. We bring a dose of practical realism to the often overstated, and often misunderstood, powers of yoga. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

  6. Sep 17

    090 Top 15 Yoga Myths BUSTED! (15-11)

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this week's podcast we're kicking off a countdown — the Top 15 Yoga Myths, busted one by one, starting in reverse order with numbers 15 through 11... So, if you've ever avoided yoga (or judged someone else for doing it) because of something you "just know" about it, this one's for you: This week we take on various myths regarding: expensive kit, how ancient it is, weight-loss, relaxation and its ability to build strength. Each myth is discussed, addressed and 'busted'! Spoiler: if most of what you "know" about yoga was picked up from an Instagram reel and not a yoga mat, then you could be in for some surprises. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

  7. Sep 10

    089 Auyrvedic words of wisdom: Agni, Mala, Ama, and Ojas

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this week's podcast we get into four ancient Ayurvedic terms about digestion and vitality: Agni, Mala, Ama, and Ojas. We discuss: Agni — your digestive fire that breaks down food and "digests" experiences and emotions too; Mala — the natural waste your body's meant to eliminate; Ama — the sludge that builds up when Agni isn't doing its job and waste isn't clearing properly; and finally, Ojas — the reserve of vitality and resilience you're left with when everything upstream is working as it should. Four words, one thread: how well you digest life shows up in how well you live it... and vice versa. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

  8. Sep 3

    088 Buddha's story

    Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-) In this week's episode we tell the story of the Buddha — not the statue, not the symbol, but his actual life: a sheltered prince, a series of decisions that changed his worldview, over indulgence and self-denial that didn't work, and the eventual "middle way" that became the foundation for everything that followed. We talk about what he actually did under that tree, and why a story that's over 2,500 years old still gets quoted in yoga classes today. Less mythology, more "here's what actually happened and why it matters." Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points.  :-) If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

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We have changed our podcast title to 'Beyond the Posture' to enable new listeners to find us more easily and to increase brand identity and longevity. Same content, same wisdom, same humour - different name...: Join an experienced yoga teacher and her skeptical (yet curious) husband as they explore the fascinating world of yoga philosophy and principles, along with other neighbouring concepts and practices. This lighthearted yet deeply insightful podcast bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, through playful banter, relatable stories, and thought-provoking discussions. Emma and Andy aim to tackle a wide range of life affecting topics as well as the deeper meaning behind yoga — all while keeping it fun, engaging, and accessible for everyone, skeptics included! Perfect for experienced yogis, novices, couples or families looking to connect, learn, and laugh whilst expanding their understanding of Yoga Wisdom, Beyond the Posture.

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