North Node: The Yoga & Astrology Podcast

This solo episode with Becky is a bonus episode - it's an excerpt from a recent ceremony Becky hosted for charity online at the beginning of December.  The words work beyond the mind, speaking directly to the body, the nervous system, and the soul. You may be called to listen in stillness, to lie down, to close your eyes, or simply to let the transmission wash over you.  Enjoy x Did you know...

In this episode, we explore ritual as one of humanity’s oldest technologies for care, meaning, and belonging. Long before productivity and self-optimization, ritual existed to mark transitions — births, deaths, initiations, losses, endings, and new beginnings — so we were never meant to move through important moments alone. Drawing from yoga philosophy, astrology, and depth psychology, we look at...

As the year comes to a close, Becky and I sit down to reflect on what 2025 has asked of us — and what it’s taught us about our capacity to change and adapt. We talk honestly about forced action, big decisions, and the slow shift away from self-sacrifice, resentment, and quiet martyrdom toward choosing dharma: following what feels true, energising, and alive, rather than what looks good on the outs...

This solo episode with Becky dives beneath the Christmas lights and tinsel to reveal the much older magic this season is built on. We go back to England’s native spiritual roots, the pre-Celtic, land-based, water-honouring traditions that shaped the Wheel of the Year long before the Church arrived. Discover: why England’s original spirituality wasn’t actually Celtic the sacred role of underground...

This episode is a deep dive into the fascinating truth that the body is the subconscious mind — and whatever emotions we don’t process, the body stores. Drawing on trauma psychology, polyvagal theory, somatics, and yoga philosophy, we explore how emotions are biological events rather than abstract thoughts, and how the vagus nerve shapes emotional memory and stress patterns throughout the system....

In this episode, we explore the ego—what it actually is, why it shows up so strongly, and how to loosen its grip so you can live with more joy, connection, and mental clarity. Instead of seeing the ego as “bad,” we break down its true purpose and how it subtly drives our thoughts, reactions, relationships, and sense of self. You’ll learn practical ways to soften ego-driven patterns like perfection...

Trigger Warning: Suicide and mental health. In this solo episode, Laura opens up about a crisis she can no longer stay silent on: the emotional suffering of men and the rising rates of male suicide. She explores why so many men feel numb, disconnected, and isolated — and how years of being told to “man up” has left them without the emotional tools needed to cope with stress, shame, and heartbreak....

I n this episode, we explore the deeper truth of dharma and the ripple effect — not as a metaphor, but as the lived reality of being human. We talk about how every one of us begins life in unity, arriving from Source and entering the world through our mother’s body. Childhood becomes our first initiation into separation, and the way we experience that separation shapes how we see ourselves, others...

In this episode, we explore compassion not as an idea to grasp, but as a vibration to embody. Through the lens of yoga philosophy and astrology , we look at how the heart opens when we stop trying to understand compassion and instead allow ourselves to feel it. We’ll talk about how true compassion begins with the self — how the softness we offer our own imperfections creates ripples that heal our...

Every year, when the clocks fall back and the nights stretch long, we cross an ancient threshold, and into Scorpio season, into darkness, into the underworld of our own becoming. In this solo episode, Becky unravels the true origins of Samhain and Halloween, the Celtic fire festival honouring death, rebirth, and the ancestors, and how the Church rebranded this potent portal as All Hallows’ Eve. Sh...

Spiritual awakening isn’t all light and bliss — it’s often the moment life cracks us open. In this episode, we explore what it really means to awaken: the dissolving of old identities, the chaos that comes before clarity, and the deep remembrance of who you are beneath the conditioning. Through the lenses of psychology, yoga philosophy, and astrology, we look at awakening as both a breakdown and b...

Everyone knows their star sign… but how well do you really know it? In this episode, Laura and Becky dive into what your “star” (or Sun) sign actually represents - your core essence, your life force, and the light you’re here to shine. We explore each zodiac sign, what the degree of your Sun means, and how the house it falls in shapes the way your purpose expresses itself in the world. Whether you...

 In this episode, we explore the art of boundaries: what they are, why they matter, and the psychology behind how we set (or struggle with) them. We’ll look at how yoga can help us tune into our body’s wisdom to create healthier boundaries, and how astrology offers insight into the energetic patterns that shape the way we connect with others. A conversation for anyone who wants to honor their own...

In this episode, Laura & Becky open up about their personal journey with values — what they are, how they evolve, and the way they shape every choice we make. Together, they explore how discovering and living by their own values has impacted their work, relationships, and sense of purpose.  Expect honest conversation, practical insights, and reflections that might inspire you to rethink what r...

In this summer reflection episode, Laura and Becky look back on the past few months—sharing candid thoughts on relationships, parenting, kids and schooling. It’s a gentle pause to process the season gone by before we dive into fresh conversations and new themes in the episodes ahead.  Did you know you can subscribe to this podcast so that it automatically downloads the next episode for you? You ca...

Why do humans seek approval — the “biscuits” of praise, validation, and gold stars that never truly satisfy? In this episode, we explore the deep roots of self-worth: not as something earned, but remembered. We look at the childhood patterns, societal conditioning, and inner dynamics (like the inner child and inner critic) that keep us chasing external affirmation. You’ll learn how to recognise wh...

In a world that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, how do we return to simply being ? This episode explores the subtle, often misunderstood difference between authentic feminine presence and anima possession — when the inner feminine becomes distorted through performance or projection. Through the lens of Jungian psychology, astrology, and embodied wisdom, we unpack how to slow down, sof...

This episode dives into the raw, often unspoken terrain of shadow work, especially the parts of us that surface during retrograde season. The ones that whisper “you’re not doing enough” , or “you’re too much again.” The parts that keep us over-giving, over-apologising, over-achieving, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism. We explore how these patterns live in the body, the birth chart, and our eve...

In this episode, we reflect on the powerful transformations that unfolded during our recent 200hr Yoga Teacher Training - not just for the students, but for us as guides and space holders too. We explore the Heroine’s Journey as a framework for what it means to move from doing to being, from striving to softening, from performance to presence. Through honest conversation, shared reflection, and pe...

On 7/7/2025 — a numerological portal of awakening — Uranus, the planet of disruption and liberation, moves into Gemini for the first time in 84 years. This is more than a transit. It’s a revolution of voice, thought, and technology. In this episode, we explore: What Uranus represents in your natal chart How Uranus in Taurus redefined values, bodies, and security — including the COVID years What Ur...

In this episode, we explore addiction—not just as a dependence on substances or behaviours, but as a symptom of deeper longing, disconnection, and unmet needs. Through the lenses of astrology and yoga, we unpack how certain planetary influences may illuminate patterns of escapism, craving, and emotional overwhelm. What are we really seeking when we reach for something outside ourselves? How can pr...

In this episode, we peel back the layers of the self - Dive deep into the ancient yogic concept of the Koshas, the five energetic sheaths that form our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual experience. From the tangible body to the blissful soul layer, you'll discover how these subtle energies shape your daily life—and how to work with them consciously for greater balance, vitality, and...

In this special episode, Laura is joined by her husband Adam for a deeply honest and powerful conversation about men’s mental health, emotional healing, and the sacred masculine . Having discussed masculinity and relationships on previous episodes with Becky, we thought it would be important to share the male perspective. Adam shares his struggles with connecting to feeling and what helped. We hop...

Jupiter is about to enter Cancer and with it comes a wave of emotional expansion, spiritual nourishment, and a powerful reclamation of what abundance really means. In this solo episode, Becky dives deep into the astrology of Jupiter: the cosmic teacher, the generous guide, the planet of blessings, faith, and possibility. She explores why Cancer is Jupiter’s place of exaltation, what this means for...

We are standing at the edge of one of the most powerful energetic shifts of our lifetime. As Saturn begins to leave Pisces and Neptune prepares to do the same, we’re not just ending a chapter, we’re closing entire karmic cycles. In this episode, we explore what it means to be shaped by Saturn and Neptune in Pisces - the clearing, the grief, the spiritual weight, and what’s now rising from the ashe...