Om swastiastu, greetings from Bali! I first heard about Umā sitting in a women’s circle in Byron Bay, Australia, and the way my friends described her made me want to meet her immediately. You'll...
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On Food as Medicine for Mental Health with Jody Vassallo
How can understanding our doshas support our mental health? In today’s podcast episode, I’m delighted to introduce you to Jody Vassallo. Jody has been a recipe writer and food stylist for over 20...
Mental Health Aware Yoga x Yoga Australia book launch
I am so delighted to share the recording of my very first book launch! This online launch was hosted by Yoga Australia and was attended by members and non-members around the world. Tune in to hear...
On Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga with Dr Arielle Schwartz
How do we bring polyvagal theory into our yoga practice and teaching to support healing and growth? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr Arielle Schwartz (she/her), a fellow clinical psychologist...
Book Launch
Come and celebrate with us! 🎉 Join us online or in-person to celebrate the publication of my new book Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers. The online launch party, hosted by...
On Finding Authentic Yoga in India with Amy Landry
Have you ever wanted to go to India to experience authentic yoga and Ayurveda, but not sure where to start? Let me introduce you to Amy Landry! Amy is a senior yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner,...
On Yoga Through Adversity with Julie Smerdon
Have you ever heard people say that yoga helps them to navigate the ups and downs of life? I know this is something that I say all the time. But what does it actually mean? In today’s episode, I'm...
Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers
My very first book, Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers is going to be out in the world in just 2 weeks! This is an absolute dream come true. And today I'm just delighted to be able...
Yoga as a Pathway to Radical Belonging
According to UNHCR, at the end of 2021, 89.3 million humans remain forcibly displaced. That’s more than double the amount since a decade ago, and the most since World War 2! As a yoga student,...
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