All of Yoga

Fear doesn’t always mean stop. Sometimes fear appears because something matters. This meditation is for the moments when a part of you wants to move forwards… but a different part of you wants to stay safe. A conversation you need to have... An application you want to send... A decision you need to make... Together, we’ll explore what fear feels like in the body. Through grounding, awareness and r...

What happens when we stop criticising our body and spend a few moments appreciating it instead?  In this guided gratitude body scan, we move attention through the body with curiosity and awareness, inviting you to notice some of the many ways your body is really quite amazing!  From your feet carrying you through each day, to your lungs breathing breath after breath, to your nervous system constan...

In this episode, we explore the idea of perfect alignment through yoga philosophy, body awareness and modern understanding of movement. Inspired by conversations that regularly arise during our 200-hour yoga teacher training, this episode looks at why the “perfect pose” probably doesn’t exist - and what matters more instead. Drawing on the Yoga Sutras, we explore the idea that asana should feel bo...

In this episode of the All of Yoga podcast, we explore Dirgha Pranayama, often translated as “three-part breath” or “long breath”, through both traditional yoga teachings and modern breathing science. We’ll explore what Dirgha Pranayama is, why slowing and segmenting the breath may help the nervous system settle, and how breathing patterns can influence stress, attention and physiological arousal....

Sleep.  We all know we need it,  but how many of us get a solid eight hours each night?! But, you know, the thing that annoys me about that questions is that so many of the people I work with *know* they need eight hours of slumber, but they can't get it; their simply isn't the time, or their mind is whirling so much they can't nod off. So, this is five practical, actually useful th...

Get snuggled up in bed, and pop this night time Yoga Nidra on 💤 You can expect to be guided through a calming consolidation of today, before relaxing deeply into a body scan, connecting with the breath, and hopefully drifting off to dreamland.  Sweet dreams 💜 --- Tired… but your mind won’t stop? This free workshop explores why sleep can feel so difficult, and how yoga can help you calm your nerv...

In yoga, prana is your vital life force. It’s not something you can see or touch, but it’s certainly something you can learn to feel, understand, and work with. This meditation is a gentle introduction to prana, combined with a practical check-in to help you notice what is nourishing your energy, and what may be depleting it. Through simple awareness of your breath, body and mind, you’ll begin to:...

In this episode, we explore the science of slow breathing, a super simple and effective way to regulate your nervous system, including how your breath reflects your internal state, how it influences your brain and body, and how to use it to move from stress to calm. 👉 You’ll learn Why your breath changes when you’re stressed The link between breathing and the nervous system What the relaxation re...

Doing more is not the answer! This episode is a guided meditation centred around brahmacharya - one of the yamas in yoga philosophy. Often translated as chastity, or celibacy, brahmacharya can also be understood as: 📖 where you place your energy 📖 how your actions align with your intentions 📖 living in a way that supports your future self If you’ve been feeling stuck in cycles of doing or you f...

When I first started teaching yoga (I won't say when 👀), I almost never got asked about the immune system.  Fast forward to now, and the following question - or a variation of it - comes up almost weekly: "How can yoga support my immune system?" Whether it's feeling like you've just recovered from one bug and then you go down with another, or you're struggling with a...

When you think of self care, you might picture a bath, a walk, or a quiet moment with a cup of tea. And while those things can be helpful, there is another aspect to self care: Future you self care  - Small, intentional actions that make your life easier tomorrow, next week, and beyond. In this episode, we look at how stress affects the brain, why traditional self care doesn’t always work when you...

We all know that moment in the afternoon when your energy dips, and you really struggle to focus. And often, our instinct is to push through - another coffee, another task, more effort. But what if what you actually need… is a pause and a pick-me-up? In this episode of the All of Yoga podcast, I’ll guide you through a short, layered practice - your yoga tiramisu - designed to help you reset your n...

As trainees start to prepare for our yoga teacher training, I send over a few journal prompts, just to get cogs turning about the ups and downs of life, how and why things happen, and much more.  One of these is about, what I call: putting your order in.  I realise that this can be very emotive, but, I ask trainees to think of a time that something happened in their life, that they didn't wan...

If your mind tends to stay busy at night, or your body feels wired when it should be winding down, this gentle bedtime practice will help guide you into sleep. In this episode, Holly guides you through a simple sequence of slow breathing, body awareness and nervous system regulation techniques designed to help your body shift into its natural rest and digest mode. When the nervous system settles,...

Why do some days feel easy… and others completely overwhelming? One day you can handle traffic, difficult conversations and unexpected problems without much trouble. But, the next day, the smallest inconvenience can tip you over the edge.  This experience is closely related to something called the Window of Tolerance - a concept from neuroscience and psychology that describes the zone in which you...

Do you ever get that afternoon slump? Your body is busy digesting lunch, your morning coffee has worn off, and you feel like you could just rest your head on your desk and zzzz....? This podcast episode is designed for you , at that exact moment. Ok, so practising Yoga Nidra in the middle of your office might not end up being relaxing, but hopefully you have a quiet place you can go, or your have...

Feeling frazzled, foggy, or overstimulated? This episode is your invitation to slow down, balance your nervous system, and discover one of yoga’s breath practices: Nadi Shodhana - also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing. This simple yet powerful pranayama practice is a game-changer for creating balance, clarity, and calm in your life. 🙌 We cover: 🫁The Sanskrit meaning of Nadi Shodhana and its...

This week’s episode is something a little different; it's a gorgeous Yoga Nidra practice , guiding you through the five layers of you. What to expect: A guided Yoga Nidra you can follow lying down or seated Exploration of the five layers of you: physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss A chance to soften the body, calm the mind, and connect with your inner steadiness - - - Useful resour...

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or out of sync with yourself, understanding the five layer of yoga can give you a practical, transformative way to feel better; physically, mentally, and emotionally. I’ll be breaking down each layer, from the most tangible (your physical body) to the most subtle (your bliss layer), and showing you how they’re all interconnected. Plus, I’ll share how you can...

When most people think of yoga, they picture the physical postures; the asana. But there’s so much more to yoga… In this week’s All of Yoga podcast, we're exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga - but with a twist! You're probably already familiar asana (limb 3), so this episode is The Other 7 Limbs . 🥰 Expect to hear how the yamas, niyamas, breathwork, and meditation can become practical too...

We often think of stress as big, dramatic moments, like panic, overwhelm, emotional breakdowns. But the truth is that stress is often subtle, sneaky, and chronic. In this episode, we explore: 🧠 How stress affects your brain and body, even when you don’t realise it 😴 The lesser-known signs of chronic stress, including trouble sleeping, irritability, brain fog, and more 🧘‍♀️ How yoga helps you bu...

Whether you’re brand new to yoga, returning after a break, or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is for you; we're exploring the power of a consistent yoga practice. We’ll explore what consistency really means , why it matters (backed by science!), and how to start and sustain a practice that fits into your busy life. Plus, I’ll share one of my favourite pieces of yoga philosophy t...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in “go, go, go” mode, wired but exhausted, this episode is for you - as we’re exploring a topic that could completely transform how you approach stress, recovery, and your daily energy levels: the parasympathetic rebound.  We’ll explore: - What the parasympathetic rebound actually is (in plain English) - Why it’s essential for long-term resilience and creating helpful hab...

Relaxation - it sounds so simple, yet it’s one of the biggest challenges of modern life. Why is it so hard to truly rest, even when we know we need it?  In this episode, we explore the science behind why relaxation doesn’t come easily and, more importantly, how you can train your nervous system to make rest feel safe, natural, and deeply healing. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’ll relax w...

In this episode of All of Yoga , we explore how yoga helps you recover from stress faster , stay calm during challenging times, *and* feel more emotionally balanced over time. (Yes, really!) Whether you’re navigating the everyday stresses of life, or you're coming back from a period of burnout and overwhelm, yoga offers so many powerful tools to help your nervous system  build resilience.  We...