Love At First Science

In part two, Hannah and Celest take everything from the first episode and make it practical. If you’ve been curious about neuroscience in yoga but felt overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this episode breaks it down into something simple, usable and real. This is about integration, not disruption. You don’t need to overhaul your teaching. You just need to see it differently. In this episode, we...

In this episode, Hannah turns the mic on Celest to explore one of the most important shifts happening in modern yoga teaching: moving beyond muscles and into the nervous system. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your practice, confused by why something isn’t improving, or unsure how to evolve your teaching, this conversation opens a completely new lens. Together, they unpack what sequencing really mean...

Progress in yoga rarely comes from talent. According to Miles Mortensen, it comes from doing the boring things consistently long enough that most people quit. In part two, the conversation moves from movement into mindset. Miles explains how he started yoga unable to touch his toes and built his physical practice from the ground up. His message is simple but uncomfortable: improvement comes from p...

From London’s nightclub scene to global handstand workshops, Miles Mortensen didn’t find yoga through flexibility or discipline. He found it because he was struggling, and it changed the way he related to his mind, his body and his life. In part one of this conversation, we sit down with international teacher and movement educator  Miles Mortensen  to talk about the real reason many people start y...

In part two of our conversation, Donna Noble and Hannah explore what it really means to practise and teach yoga in a way that supports comfort, safety and confidence over performance or appearance. We talk about how different bodies experience the same pose in completely different ways, why cues are never neutral, and how teaching without curiosity can quietly erode trust. Donna reflects on learni...

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Donna Noble, whose relationship with yoga began like many others, as a place of relief, structure and support during a demanding corporate career (a likely cause of the Bells Palsy she suffered with). Over time, though, something shifted. The very practices that once helped her began to feel uncomfortable, confusing and at odds with her body. Donna shares what...

Everyone talks about diagnosis and treatment. Very few talk about the years after. In part two of our conversation with oncology yoga guide Jill Krause, we explore the hidden world of survivorship and the long term side effects that continue long after treatment ends. Jill begins by breaking down the complexities of yoga for cancer. Different cancers, surgeries, treatments and symptoms require nua...

She found a lump at 38. She was told twice that everything looked fine. She refused to accept it. That decision saved her life. In this powerful conversation, Jill Krause joins us to share the story of her diagnosis, the system that dismissed her, and the inner voice that refused to be quiet.  Jill takes us through the moment she discovered her tumour, the four hour appointment that left her frigh...

What if the reason your body is changing has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with physiology, recovery and time? In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Tom Nikkola returns to dismantle some of the most persistent myths around metabolism, weight, hormones and healthy ageing. If you have ever wondered why your body responds differently as you get older, why shifting from high i...

What if everything you thought was broken in your body could be rebuilt? That is the lens through which strength coach and health educator Tom Nikkola lives his entire life. In this episode of Love at First Science, Tom shares the story that shaped his philosophy: being diagnosed with childhood leukemia, undergoing years of invasive treatment and still walking away with optimism, curiosity and a f...

If you have ever wondered whether you should plan every pose or trust your intuition, this episode will help you breathe again. In part two of our conversation, Sarah White returns to unpack how experienced teachers blend structure with creativity and why confidence grows from repetition, curiosity and courage. In this second half, we explore: How Sarah balances planning with intuition and why her...

What if the key to confident, authentic teaching is letting go of rigid rules and stepping into your own way of moving? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah White to explore how creative sequencing can shift not only your classes but your entire relationship with yoga. Part one of this conversation dives into Sarah’s journey from Emirates cabin crew to internationally recognised yoga educator,...

In Part 2, the conversation dives deeper into the  science of creativity  and the  heart of teaching.  Adell opens up about weaving neurology into movement, how to use novelty to keep the brain engaged and why curiosity is her ultimate teaching philosophy. You’ll discover: How brain drills and small changes transform learning. The role of the nervous system in creative sequencing. Why repeating se...

In this episode, Celest and Hannah sit down with internationally renowned yoga teacher, author and brain-nerd  Adell Bridges  to talk about the art of creative sequencing, staying curious and finding balance between innovation and accessibility. Adell shares how she went from gymnast to yoga teacher to neuroscience enthusiast, and the exact method she uses to design her signature flows. Together,...

In Part Two of this transformative conversation,  Anjali Rao  and Hannah go deeper into the lived practice of yoga; how to honour its complexity, language and lineage while teaching with integrity and inclusivity. Anjali unpacks the layered meanings of  dharma , reflects on how the concept of true self transcends gender and caste, and explains why Sanskrit is both a source of beauty and a symbol o...

What if everything you thought you knew about yoga’s history was only part of the story? In this powerful conversation, yoga educator and researcher  Anjali Rao  joins Hannah to explore the roots of yoga that are often left out of modern narratives. From her personal journey as a cancer survivor to her deep dive into philosophy, caste, and patriarchy, Anjali invites us to see yoga not as a single...

In Part 2, Anastasis Tzanis dives deeper into the nuances of breath in yoga, unpicking common myths and sharing evidence-based insights that will reshape how you guide your students. From Ujjayi breathing to carbon-dioxide training, this episode challenges the “take a deep breath” cue and invites a more intelligent, individualised approach. Anastasis discusses why breathwork must be treated as wor...

What if the way you breathe could transform your health, your mindset, and even your teaching? In this fascinating first half of our conversation with Anastasis Tzanis, former Special Forces officer turned functional medicine practitioner and author of Breathing for Yoga (co-written with Patrick McKeown) , we explore how a life of extremes led him to uncover the quiet power of breath. Anastasis sh...

Can rubbing your jawline, wiggling your ears, or laughing out loud really change your health? According to lymphatic specialist Leah Levitan ; yes. And she’s here to show you how simple, playful practices can transform how your body feels and heals. In part two, Leah gets practical. She walks Celest through her Five Face Framework ; a simple daily routine that boosts lymph drainage and supports th...

What if the secret to healing, energy, and resilience has been sitting quietly beneath the surface of your skin all along? Most of us have barely heard about the lymphatic system yet it could hold the key to everything from chronic swelling to brain fog to emotional wellbeing. In this powerful conversation, Celest sits down with Leah Levitan , licensed massage therapist, lymphatic drainage special...

What happens when we get breathwork wrong — and how can we use it wisely for health and balance? In Part 2, Patrick and Hannah dig deeper into the nuances of breath practice, from hyperventilation methods to breath holds, and the role of carbon dioxide in nervous system regulation. Patrick explains where breathwork can heal, where it can harm, and how yoga teachers can cue breathing safely and eff...

What if the way you’re breathing is the very thing holding you back? In this first half of our conversation with world-renowned breathing expert  Patrick McKeown , we dive into the surprising science of functional breathing and its impact on health, focus, and yoga. Patrick shares his personal journey with asthma and poor sleep, and how discovering the Buteyko method changed his life. You’ll learn...

What really happens when we experience touch? How does your nervous system take something as simple as pressure on your skin and turn it into safety, movement, or even emotion? In this solo episode, Celest takes you on a fascinating journey through the science of touch. From the receptors in your skin to the speed of nerve fibres, the mapping of the spinal cord, and the emotional processing of the...

What if healing doesn’t have to be hard? In Part 2 of this episode of Love at First Science, Hannah and Sarah Beth dive into the next chapter of her healing: navigating complex PTSD, discovering the power of ketamine therapy, and learning to live from self-compassion—not hustle. We explore: The science and personal impact of ketamine therapy for trauma How yoga, breathwork and a “bare ass minimum”...

What happens when your childhood shapes your identity and your healing shapes your purpose? In this deeply moving episode, global yoga teacher Sarah Beth shares how a lifelong journey with ulcerative colitis, emotional neglect, and generational trauma led her to yoga, and how that practice helped her reclaim safety, softness, and self-trust. You’ll hear: How Sarah Beth discovered yoga as a teen an...