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Yoga Matters Podcast
Hosted by Emma and Andy · EN
Join an experienced yoga teacher and her skeptical yet curious husband as they explore the fascinating world of yoga philosophy and principles. 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 couples looking to connect, learn, and laugh together.
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082 Sankalpa (Setting an intention)
6d ago00:36:40Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we explore Sankalpa - a Sanskrit word that doesn't translate neatly into English - Loosely, it means intention, resolve, or heartfelt wish. But unlike a goal — which lives in the future and measures success by outcome — a Sankalpa is something you align with now. It isn't something you chase. It's something you step into. Something that's already potentially there - you are just permitting yourself to be that thing. We also discuss how to find your Sankalpa — because it isn't chosen so much as recognised — and how a single, simply stated intention, returned to consistently, can become a quiet, yet effective tool in your life.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.
Transcribe →WHO ARE YOU?!
6d ago00:07:06Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Just a quick episode to ask about you... Where are you from? Why do you listen? We would love you to get in touch so we can understand our audience better. So please drop us a quick note, with anything you want to tell us at: info@learnlivegive.co.uk We would genuinely like to know about you - and if you feel like providing some constructive feedback at the same time, please do so. :-)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.
Transcribe →081 Mantra
2w ago00:38:07Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this week's episode we discuss mantra, one of the most ancient tools in the yogic tradition, and one of the most misunderstood. The word itself quite literally translates as "a tool for the mind". Not a magic spell, not a religious ritual - simply a sound or phrase used with intention to steady and focus mental activity. We discuss spoken versus silent mantra, the role of the mala, the importance of 108, and what japa and kirtan mean. If your mind is busy (whose isn't), mantra might be exactly the tool you've been looking for. Or not... but let's learn a bit about it anyway!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.
Transcribe →080 Ganesh's Story
3w ago00:31:45Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this week’s episode, we explore the fascinating story of Ganesh, the beloved Hindu deity with the body of a man and the head of an elephant. We delve into the dramatic family incident that led to his unique appearance, uncover the reasons behind his enduring popularity, and examine the rich symbolism woven throughout his iconography. From his elephant head and large ears to the many objects he carries, each aspect of Ganesh holds a deeper meaning and offers valuable insights into many things, including wisdom and overcoming obstacles.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.
Transcribe →079 the Yoga Sutras
4w ago00:35:19Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode, we discuss the Sutras - one of the most important texts in yoga philosophy. We introduce what the Sutras are, where they come from, and why they still matter. We look at how the text is structured across its four 'books', and what Patanjali (it's author) actually meant by 'yoga' — which has very little to do with what most of us do on a mat. Whether you're new to yoga philosophy or you've been practising for years, the Sutras offer a framework that goes far beyond the posture, and we light-heartedly scratch the surface of them here.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.
Transcribe →078 Four Seasons
Jun 2500:42:21Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)This episode looks at the principle of the "four seasons" as a way of understanding every aspect of your life... A series of repeating cycles we move through in every aspect of our existence. Spring is where ideas take shape and seeds get planted, summer is growth, autumn is where we either reap the rewards or face the consequences of earlier actions, and winter is the ending, the transitional phase before the cycle starts again. Whether it's a relationship, a business, or a personal chapter, recognising how these 'seasons' work can change how you respond to challenges and can help you view life, death and everything in-between in a more helpful way. Or not! Who knows - listen and find out if this could work for you!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.
Transcribe →077 Ojas (Ayervedic Vitality Immunity and Consciousness)
Jun 1800:41:00Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode, we explore Ojas — the subtle essence of vitality in Ayurvedic practices, said to govern immunity, resilience, and clarity of mind. We look at what Ojas actually is, how it's said to be cultivated or depleted, and why it's considered the foundation of both physical health and a settled state of consciousness.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.
Transcribe →076 Intro to the Ayurvedic Doshas
Jun 1100:44:08Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we take our first steps into the world of Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems of health and wellbeing on the planet... We discuss what are called the three doshas: kapha, pitta, and vata, which according to Ayurveda philosophy are the elemental constitutions that shape everything from how you digest your food, to how you handle stress, to your likely body shape. This is an overview - just enough to get you curious, and maybe to start recognising yourself in the mix. More detail will follow in subsequent podcasts where we will delve deeper into each of the doshas in more detail.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.
Transcribe →075 Sleep Story - The Long Way Home
Jun 400:51:51Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)So this is a complete departure from our normal format... In this episode, Emma takes us on a gentle walking journey with a woman navigating the quiet chaos of a busy life — and what she discovers along the way about letting go, slowing down, and finding stillness in the most unexpected places. Written and told as a bedtime story for adults, this one is less about ancient philosophy and more about the kind of wisdom that creeps up on you when you put one foot in front of the other. Whether you listen to wind down, drift off, or simply to breathe for a while — we hope it gives you exactly what you need.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.
Transcribe →074 The Vayus (An introduction)
May 2800:34:45Tap to summarizeThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we discuss the five vayus, the directions of energy (or ‘winds’) that yogic philosophy says influence everything from your digestion to your sense of direction in life. We take a brief look at all five — prana, apana, samana, udana, and vyana — what each one governs, where it lives in the body, and why understanding them changes the way you think about your energy. But this is the overview episode — a tasting menu to whet your appetite - we’ll be coming back to each vayu individually for a proper deep dive in later podcasts.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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