Did you know that yoga nidrā is not just an evidence-based relaxation practice, but she’s also the goddess of sleep and dreams in Indian mythology? In this podcast episode, I sat down with Uma...
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On Yoga on Country with Aunty Jacqui Jarrett
Aunty Jacqui Jarrett (she/her) is a proud Dharawal & Gumbaynggirr woman, elder & traditional owner of the Sydney Basin in Australia. As soon as Aunty Jacqui joined the Mental Health Aware...
On the Trauma of Caste with Roshni Lakhani and Bess Prescott
What if yoga was built on a system of caste apartheid? If the very philosophies and practices we engaged in for our personal and collective liberation were actually deeply unjust and harmful for...
On Contemplating Death and 50 Years of Yoga with Libbie Nelson
My friend Libbie Nelson (she/her) is over 80 years old and has been contemplating death. In our conversation on the podcast today, Libbie and I talk about the five stages of a person's life, from...
On Fourteen Years in Seclusion with Umā
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...
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...
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