SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people

Rush. It's deeply ingrained. At least, that's the truth for me. How about you? But, when it comes to mindful movement - yoga, pilates and somatics - I teach and practice SLOW. On purpose! This slow, mindful approach to movement is beneficial on so many levels (a few of which I'll talk about in this episode). Sometimes we are attracted to yoga because we assume the modality itself is...

I am THRILLED to welcome my guest, Carrie Owerko to the podcast! Carrie is a phenomenal human and movement teacher who holds curiosity, openness and affection as utterly important in her approach to yoga. A Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, Carrie blends her work in movement analysis, dance, functional range conditioning and yoga that are playful and steeped in joy. In our chat we dive into the relatio...

Stretching but still feel tight? There's a reason for that! This simple shift in the way you think about tension might really help you to find relief from tension - recognising that what we need is more than a stretch (though stretching definitely has it's role). Tune in to find out more. Liked this episode? Share it with a friend. If you have a minute, I'd so appreciate your rating...

I am super excited to share my guest with you today - the one and only Movement Maestro, Dr Shanté Cofield. We go deep in this episode, talking about the ways that movement principles - including the four stages of competency and sweet talking the nervous system - can help us to show up in life and do the things that maybe feel hard, but will help us to live more fully and authentically. We cover...

What the heck is a minimum viable practice? I'll tell you all about it in this episode! It's a way to get realistic, practical and sustainable with your movement practice, all while being kind and committed to your wellbeing. Don't forget, doors to The Mindful Movement Virtual Studio are open now! You can find more details at https://www.ericawebbyoga.com.au/virtualstudio and if you...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lisa Gumieniuk - who helps people go from Chaos to Clarity, transforming stress, anxiety and overwhelm to Wellbeing, Calm, Clear minds and bodies. We talk about a lot - from understanding your body is NOT your enemy, to practical tips and techniques for managing stress and overwhelm every day. Lisa has worked towards finding Clarity in her life follo...

Hey there! In today's Monday Musing episode, I'm talking about 'what is self care without self kindness?' It's not enough to go through the motions of self care activities if it isn't underscored with self kindness? Why? Because the activities themselves matter less than the outcome. And we don't get the outcome if the actions aren't fuelled by self kindness...

This episode is a big one - and by that, I don't just mean that it's long. This one is big on importance. Today I'm talking with Wendy Alexander. Originally, when we made a time to chat together, we were going to talk about the role of freestyle African Dance, Yoga and Meditation in Wendy's life. Instead, we decided to talk about Black Lives Matter and, in particular, Wendy&apo...

In today's Monday Musing I'm talking about who's in charge round here ... and by 'round here' I'm referring to YOUR body and YOUR movement choices. There has been a discussion in some yoga teacher forums about what is and isn't 'safe' to teach virtually and whether students should have their cameras on during virtual classes ... and I have some thoughts...

Ooh, I am excited to share this interview with you! Anna Hartman is an athletic trainer and movement educator and really darn clever. Underpinning the work Anna does is a belief that the body has the ability to heal itself - our job is simply to support that to happen. In our chat we cover a lot of ground. From what it means to create a positive movement experience and breaking movement 'rule...

In today's episode I'm chatting about one of my favourite things to play with on the yoga mat, that has a big impact in the way I live off of it. And it's one simple question: What is true right now? This question invites us to see beyond the stories we tell ourselves on repeat. And the impact of that? Huge. Listen in to find out why. Don't forget to grab your free 25 minute &a...

I am thrilled to welcome my special guest, Suzi Dafnis, to the podcast! Suzi is the CEO of HerBusiness and is passionate about helping women business owners grow and scale their business so they can create their ideal lifestyle and make a difference in the world. Suzi has grown multiple multi-million dollar businesses and was even a judge on Channel 7s Dragon's Den (today's Shark Tank)....

When I asked my kids to brainstorm podcast episode ideas, my 6 year old thought 'how to peel a banana' might made a good topic. Wellll ... not really. But, it did get me thinking about snacks ... and more specifically, movement snacks. No, they're not edible; but they are delicious. In this episode I talk a bit about what movement snacks are and why you might like to consider making...

In today's episode I'm chatting with Matt Glover about all things Forest Therapy. Did you know that trees communicate with each other? Like, truly? Through their root systems and the aromas and chemicals they release, trees exist in community. And, incredibly, those communication channels can have a VERY positive impact on our human health. Tune in to hear Matt and I talk about all this...

Your self-care practices - movement, exercise, mindfulness, meditation ... It's for you, but  bigger than you too. In today's 'Monday Musing' episode, I talk about why these practices aren't just a 'nice to have' but why they are vital and how they have an impact well beyond you. What do you think? Come share your thoughts with me! www.instagram.com/ericawebbyoga...

Have you thought about your long-term movement goals? How about being able to squat well enough that you can poop when you're 80? Well ... Beth Drayer has thought about it and we chat about this and so much more in our conversation. Tune in to hear how Beth (a certified athletic trainer) approaches movement, prevention and recovery for herself and her clients, as well as her perspectives arou...

Do you see your body as a friend or a foe? Or do you even know? Oftentimes we don't even consciously realise the way we make an enemy of our body. But what impact does this have and does it lead us in the direction we want to go?  How do things change if we start to see our body as a friend and inherently working in our favour? Join me in this episode to talk about just that! Find me at www.e...

In this episode, I chat with Dr Nikky Gordon, who helps people who have had a heart surgery or diagnosis use exercise and lifestyle modifications to regain their confidence through exercise.  Nikky and I chat about her work and how mindset impacts our health and recovery, as well as not taking our capacity to move well and freely for granted. Find Nikky on Facebook (Heart Health and Fitness Perth)...

Trying to create a home-based yoga and mindful movement practice at home but struggling to make it stick? This might help! My top three tips for creating a practice that is sustainable and helps you to feel the way you want to feel. Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review! And share it with a friend. I'm so grateful for your support. Come share your thoughts with me: www.ericawebby...

Today I'm joined by Dr Erika Bonilla, a Sports Chiropractor, Triathlete and Ultra-Runner. Erika and I discuss everything from the literal way movement saved her life, to the deep respect she holds for the body (and why she doesn't negotiate on sleep), motherhood, salsa dancing and more.  Quick language warning: this episode does contain adult language.  Find Erika on Instagram at www.ins...

What do the ideas of autonomy and authority have to do with mindful movement and how do they relate to the Soma (and, for that matter, what even is the Soma?). Well ... tune in and let's talk about it! In this episode I talk about why we're so quick to defer to external authority when asking the question 'am I doing it right?' and why we might want to work towards turning that...

Today I'm joined by Karen Bleakley to talk about the ways movement, exercise and feeling good have evolved for her over the years and how, ultimately, integrating 'being a mover' into her self-identity was the significant shift she was seeking. We talk about fitting movement into life as a busy mum (Karen has three kids - including twins! - and runs her own business, so she knows a...

Last week I shared this idea: Thinking that you 'should' is not the same as wanting to.  Wanting to is not the same as feeling like it. In this episode I explore this idea a little more deeply and suggest why 'wanting to' (and understanding why) might be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to doing the things on your 'to do' list. Find me at www.instagram.co...

Today I'm joined by Jessie Rard. Jessie does some pretty amazing stuff - including hair hanging, head sitting and the pancake. Yep, Jessie is a contortionist. We chat all things nervous system 'sweet-talking', body love and what drew him into this world. We also talk about the role of movement in the female to male transition Jessie went through a few years ago. This is an amazing c...

What does novelty give us when we're on the yoga mat (or anywhere, for that matter)?  If you're finding yourself feeling tense, stiff and sore, you might want to consider novelty and how you can include a little more of it in your day and in your movement practice. Tune in to find out why! Find me over on Instagram www.instagram.com/ericawebbyoga and Facebook www.facebook.com/ericawebbyo...