From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and Wellbeing

Season 2, Episode 6: Accessible Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Jivana Heyman

In this episode we speak to Jivana Heyman (he/him), author of Accessible Yoga: Poses & Practices for Every Body and Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion. Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings. 

 

Within the episode we talk about Jivana's new book, Yoga Revolution, which is a clarion call to action for yoga practitioners and change makers alike, offering courageous reflections and compassionate guidance for the inner and outer work of moving towards justice. Visit www.yogarevolutionbook.com where you can find some free practices for people who have purchased the book. 

 

Connect with Jivana Heyman at @jivanaheyman, @accessibleyoga and @accessibleyogatraining and at www.jivanaheyman.com.

 

Listen to his podcasts too, called Accessible Yoga and Yoga Revolution.

 

Links to Jivana's training courses:

https://www.accessibleyogatraining.com/yoga-revolution

https://www.accessibleyogatraining.com/training 

 

Further recommendation following this podcast:

The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye (@shon.faye)

 

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast.

Season 2, Episode 5: LGBTQIA+ Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Gabi Parkham

In this episode we speak to Gabi Parkham (she/her) about the work she is doing to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ people and how they can be supported in Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga classes.

 

We also discussed the recent LGBTQIA+ 6 month yoga mentoring program she developed, which our co-host Daniel Groom was part of.

 

During these conversations we also talked about White Supremacy and Cultural Appropriation of Yoga, as well as the fantastic new film "Everyone's Talking About Jamie".

 

Gabi Parkham has been practicing yoga since childhood and teaching for over 7 years. She is passionate about finding equity and justice through yoga and making yoga accessible to as many people as possible. Gabi has trained in many different styles of yoga but particularly loves bringing intuitive movement, pain science, and deep rest into her classes. Since coming out as bisexual aged 18, Gabi has been an active LGBTQIA+ equity educator and consultant; leading LGBT+ trainings in schools, youth movements, for perinatal professionals, and for civil servants.

 

Trigger warning: contains adult language, sexual reference and references to systems of abuse.

 

Connect with Gabi at:

In terms of links you can find me at

www.gabimarkhamyoga.com

www.instagram.com/gabimarkhamyoga

www.facebook.com/gabimarkhamyoga

 

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast.

Season 2, Episode 4: Alexander Technique, with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Kirstie Richardson.

In this episode we speak to Kirstie Richardson, Alexander Technique and Movement Practitioner and a Dance Artist.

 

Kirstie explained how the Alexander Technique supported her through her career as a professional dancer and how she has evolved the practice to support others who are suffering with trauma as well as long term conditions and illnesses. We even got to try a short practice of the Technique itself. 

 

In this episode we also discussed queer representation at The Met Gala and in boxing - so as ever a combination of professionalism and life side by side. 

 

Kirstie trained at the East Anglia School of Alexander Technique in Chelmsford and sites her training and development with the following professionals:

 

Helen Poynor - Walk of life programme Based in Devon

Anna Halprin - died this year, based in California. 

 

Connect with Kirstie at www.kirstierichardson.com.

 

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre

Season 2, Episode 3: Yoga and Yoga Therapy for Diabetes with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Evan Soroka

In this episode we hold conversation with Evan Soroka, founder of Soroka Yoga Therapy in Aspen and the author of Yoga Therapy for Diabetes.

 

We discussed Diabetes, the differences between Type 1 and 2, and how Yoga and Yoga Therapy can be supportive practices to help individuals manage the wide range of symptoms and effects of being diagnosed and managing their health. Evan shared with us her very personal journey and we also talked about queer festivals and her love for swimming and fly fishing.

 

Evan Soroka, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is the founder of Soroka Yoga Therapy in Aspen, CO, and the author of Yoga Therapy for Diabetes. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her teens and chronic musculoskeletal issues throughout her life, Evan practices and teaches yoga as a health-providing tool. She is a contributor to Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and Yoga Therapy Today Magazines. You can learn more about Evan at www.sorokayogatherapy.com. Instagram: @evan_soroka

 

Recommendation from Evan:

Her book, Yoga Therapy for Diabetes

Rise Above T1D program - 6-week virtual yoga therapy program for type 1 diabetes

Private yoga therapy for pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. 

 

Follow From the Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast and catch up on Series 1 on www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast.

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre

Season 2, Episode 2: Buddhism with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Andy Wistreich

In this episode, we speak to Andy Wistreich about Buddhism and the wider topics surrounding the tradition and it's philosophy. 

 

A kind and heart-centred conversation that includes the beautiful gift of a relaxing Meditation from Andy.

 

We discuss how the Buddhist tradition is a philosophy versus a religion.  The concept of suffering as a catalyst for change, how we perceive and experience reality,  human connection, kindness and compassion.  As well as issues surrounding climate change and accepting our responsibility as a global community.

 

We are incredibly grateful to Andy for joining us for this episode and we hope you find a level of calm and comfort from it.

 

"My religion is kindness" - Dalai Lama

 

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." - Dalai Lama

 

Explore more of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition via the Dalai Lama...

https://www.dalailama.com/videos

 

Follow From the Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast and catch up on Series 1 on www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast.

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre

 

Season 2, Episode 1: Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tracee Stanley

Welcome Back to Season 2 Episode 1 of From The Heart with Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom.  In this episode we speak to Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and discuss the practice of Yoga and Yoga Nidra. We discuss how these practices give us an opportunity for self inquiry and how by being aware of the inner teacher we have opportunities to support ourselves and our communities. 

 

Trigger Warning - we discuss systems of Abuse in Yoga in this podcast episode.

 

Tracee Stanley, founder of Empowered Life Circle shares teachings that are inspired by more than 20 years of study in the traditions of the Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra. The focus of her teaching honours life as a ritual and she is devoted to yoga nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She is the creatrix of the Empowered Life Self-Inquiry Oracle Deck and host of Radiant Rest Podcast which celebrates the practices, teachers, and traditions that prioritize the rituals of rest, sacred dreaming, and self-care.

 

Tracee’s book Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity published by Shambhala Publishing is now available where books are sold. Learn more at radiantrest.com, and traceeyoga.com.

 

Connect with Tracee here:

www.instagram.com/tracee_stanley

www.empoweredlifecircle.com

 

Follow From the Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast and catch up on Series 1 on www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast.

 

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

 

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre

Episode 24 Yoga and Addiction with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Lisa Horwell.

 

In our last episode of the series, we talk to Lisa Horwell about how she found yoga to help her in her recovery. Yoga Therapy, Sound Healing and Gongs are a huge part of her offering and we discuss about how these practises can be used in healing and addiction recovery.

 

The pandemic has been a time of significant change and many people have found themselves turning to their addictions for support through this time. If someone is in need of help with their addictive behaviour, Lisa offers yoga therapy for addiction and sound healing, She works in addiction/recovery rehabs every week and offers 1-1 sessions via zoom.

 

About Lisa Horwell...

 

Lisa refers to herself as a Grateful Yogi, a Sober Witch and a Gong Goddess. Her yoga journey started in 1995 when she was in the grips of PTSD. Her first class allowed her to experience deep healing, realising she needed regular practise in her life. She studied the BWY teaching diploma, then the Pregnancy module with Wendy Teasdill. She has been teaching community group classes/ pregnancy/ post natal / children’s yoga in schools and furthered her studies at Yogacampus, as a qualified C-IAYT yoga therapist. Lisa teaches ‘yoga therapy for addictions ‘ to trainee yoga therapists and with Nikki Meyer is becoming a Y12SR leader in ‘yoga for addictions’. 

 

Lisa is also a sound healer, after studying with gong master Don Conreaux and offers both yoga therapy and sound healing on a 1-1 basis or in small groups. She also works in addiction/recovery rehabs every week and offers 1-1 sessions via zoom. Lisa owns a yoga retreat in Brittany, France called Grateful Retreat and hosts sacred ceremonies and rituals in alignment with the goddess!

 

Contact Lisa Horwell on email at Gratefulyogi@me.com

https://www.facebook.com/gratefulyogigongwitch

 

Recommendations: In this episode we mention and recommend podcasts from Russell Brand, DJ Fat Tony, Joan Halifax and Rod Stryker.

 

Listen to our From The Heart podcast on all major podcast directories or catch up on series one directly via our website:

 

www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast-season-1/

 

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast

 

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast-season-1

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast.

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre.

Episode 23: Intuitive Eating with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Chloe Jane Prince

Chloe Jane Prince is a Food Freedom Coach, helping people heal from disordered eating, low body confidence and so much more. Chloe herself struggled with anorexia, disordered eating and body dysmorphia after suffering sexual abuse aged 11. 

 

In this episode we talk about intuitive eating, the obsession surrounding diet culture and BMI as well as Chloe's personal journey, experiences and her approach to her recovery.

 

After years of struggling through inpatient stays, dietetic support and endless counselling, Chloe began to wonder whether recovery was actually possible. Until she found coaching, yoga and meditation and with it a new approach to recovery, one where you are taught to come back to your body and yourself and has never looked back.

 

She then went on to certify as a Nutritionist, Life Coach specialising in Disordered Eating and Eating Disorder Recovery Coach so that she could help others heal too. And that is exactly what she now does within her coaching and online courses. Instead of 'fixing the food' she works to help people re-learn how to feel, to listen to their body, eat intuitively and heal trauma so they can live a life they love. 

 

She believes that diet culture and fat phobia are so engrained in the world we live in, and it has led us to be increasingly disconnected from ourselves and our bodies. What we eat, what we do and how we move is so often influenced by the shoulds and shame of diet culture and fat phobia rather than listening to the wisdom that exists within our bodies.

 

If you want to lean in to doing the inner work to help you heal from disordered eating, then Chloe has a four-week online Food Freedom Breakthrough Programme to help you learn to come back to your body, heal your limiting beliefs, find your identity and be your own medicine: https://chloejaneprince.com/food-freedom-breakthrough-programme/

 

Chloe also has a free private Facebook group she serves called The Food Freedom Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefoodfreedomtribe

 

You can also find Chloe on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chloejaneprince/

 

Further reading recommendation: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart.

 

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast-season-1

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast.

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre.

Episode 22: Mental Health First Aid with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and James Chapman.

In this episode we speak to James Chapman, a Yoga Therapist and Yoga Teacher with 17 years experience. He has a special interest in mental health and addiction, is a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Instructor Member and has worked with some of the leading charities and rehab clinics in this field. James has a long association with Triyoga where he teaches yoga for mental health.

 

James is also an anti-racism activist and is on the faculty of Yogacampus where he teaches a module on race, ethnicity and yoga. James has also delivered this training on behalf of other leading yoga training providers and companies.

 

For upcoming Mental Health First Aid courses:

https://allaboutthemind.com/upcoming-courses/

https://www.yogacampus.com/teachers/james-chapman

 

Connect with James and All About The Mind:

https://www.instagram.com/JChapmanYoga/

https://www.instagram.com/all_about_the_mind/

https://www.facebook.com/allaboutthemind

 

Follow @triyogauk, @yogacampus and @thelifecentre.

 

From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast-season-1

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast.

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre.

Episode 21: Yoga for Menstrual Cycles with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and special guest Julia Davis

In this episode we hold conversation with Julia Davis where we discussed menstruation and why it's so important it is discussed more within the yoga community and within our practice. We talk about how Yoga can be a truly transformative tool to support menstrual cycles and what might need to change in the Yoga world to enhance greater support and understanding.

 

We also discussed the need for community in the Yoga Teaching World and her passion for bringing yoga teachers together to learn, share and support each other much more.

 

About Julia Davis

 

Founder of Yoga Teachers Forum and her area of specialisation as a yoga teacher is supporting the journey from first bleed (menarche) through fertility, menstrual issues, perimenopause & beyond.  She also runs a local studio Finchley Yoga

 

Connect with Julia Davis, Yoga Teachers Forum & Finchley Yoga

@yogateachersforum

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogateachersforum

 

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From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK.

Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights.

Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally.

Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast-season-1

Follow From The Heart on Instagram at @from_the_heart_podcast.

Follow Anahata Yoga Centre on Instagram and Facebook at @anahatayogacentre.