65. What slow breathing actually does to your brain and body

65. What slow breathing actually does to your brain and body

"Take a deep breath." It's one of the most common pieces of advice we're given when we're stressed. And so, intuitively, we know that changing the way we breathe can change the way we feel. But why does slowing your breathing actually calm you down? Breathing is unusual because most of the time your nervous system takes care of it without any conscious effort from you. But unlike many other automatic processes in the body, you can also deliberately change it - which gives us an in...

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64. Why can't I switch off?

64. Why can't I switch off?

Ok, so this is where we are. You've spent all day thinking, "Well, I can't wait to get home. I can't wait to sit down. I can't wait until everyone just stops needing things from me." And then finall...

20 Sep 8min

63. Should you lower your cortisol before bed?

63. Should you lower your cortisol before bed?

😴 I love Yoga Nidra! Join my free 7-day Yoga Nidra challenge, starting 19 October. A different guided practice each day, in your own time. Save your spot here --- Cortisol is a baddy of the wellness...

13 Sep 8min

62. Being a wreck when 'everything is fine!'

62. Being a wreck when 'everything is fine!'

Ok, so this is where we are. From the outside, everything in your life 'looks fine'. But on the inside, your tummy is tense, you're gripping your jaw, and you've got this feeling that you've forgotte...

6 Sep 8min

61. Always in a rush

61. Always in a rush

You're whizzing around the supermarket,  tense and I'm silently swearing at this slow person in front of you. Rushing to get home, to cook, to get on the phone, then to get off the phone, to put the l...

30 Aug 5min

60. Spotting small moments of joy

60. Spotting small moments of joy

When life is life-y, it's common (and human) for our attention to be more on 'what's wrong'. The brain becomes busy scanning for problems, looking for what needs fixing and preparing for what might h...

23 Aug 6min

59. We'll see

59. We'll see

In this episode of All of Yoga, we explore two simple words that can make a surprisingly big difference when you're worrying about the future: we'll see. Drawing on the principles of Karma Yoga and no...

16 Aug 8min

58. What is the kindest thing you can do, right now?

58. What is the kindest thing you can do, right now?

Let me ask you, what is the kindest thing you can do right now? Let's use a bit of calm time, some yoga philosophy, and a little bit of neuroscience to find out, shall we? Be guided through a medit...

9 Aug 9min

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