The Happy Yoga Podcast

How’s your week been? If you’re in the groove and listening each day—amazing. If you’ve missed a few and just opened this thinking “oh yeah, that reset”—also amazing. You can jump back in any time. Today’s meditation is short (as always), and it’s one of those ones that meets you right where you are. No pressure to feel a certain way. No deep insight required. Just take a few minutes, and see what...

We’re halfway through the week. Whether you’ve been listening each day or just dipping in when it works - you’re doing this in your own way, and that’s exactly the point. And if anything has landed with you this week, I’d love to hear. The comments have been such a gorgeous thread running alongside the practices - it’s been so good to read what’s resonating, and to hear your take on it all. And fo...

Three days in. How are you doing? I know these practices are short, but sometimes it’s the short things that shift the rhythm of a day the most. Just pausing for a few minutes can be enough to interrupt the spiral or make space for a proper exhale. Today’s meditation is here whenever you’re ready for it. You don’t need to bring anything special—just yourself, as you are. And if anything’s stood ou...

Day 2 already! I’m so glad you’re here. It’s easy to sign up for something like this and then forget it exists (been there)—so the fact that you’ve come back for another round is brilliant. I hope yesterday’s practice gave you something—space, steadiness, or even just a slightly deeper breath. Today’s audio is another short one—just a few minutes to land, listen, and let the day shift a little. An...

We’re off. Day 1 of the Relaxation Reset! Each day this week I’ll send you a short audio practice. Just a few minutes to pause and hear something a bit different from the usual noise in your head. You don’t need a mat or any kit, just yourself and a bit of quiet. We’re exploring affirmation meditation this week. It’s been around in different forms for thousands of years, really. Mantra, chant, pra...

Some days you need a bit of motivation in the morning, and sometimes you need to stay in bed. This session is perfect for both of those times. Just a very simple but very effective stretch of the whole body that you can do from bed. I hope you enjoy it!! I few of you were saying that you’d lost your mojo and you needed a bit of a loving kick in the bum to reset yourself. Well your wish is my comma...

Hey, I’m back from our retreat at Vericoco, Kefalonia Greece, and of course it’s raining here in the UK. We had such a wonderful time, laughing, relaxing, making new friends and taking time to step away from the world and be. So I thought it would be lovely to take a little slice of that so we can visit it any time. I really wish I could have packed you all into my suitcase so we could all have go...

Did you know that our grip strength is one of the most reliable predictors of how long and how well you’ll live? Research consistently links stronger grip to lower all-cause mortality — it’s one of the simplest measures of overall health we have. And the good news? You can work on it from your sofa with a tennis ball. This short hand strengthening class takes you through a series of ball squeezes,...

Thank you so much to everyone who came live to this session, there were lots of thoughtful comments and questions in the comments and I apologise that we couldn’t get to them all. I hope you enjoy the recording as much as I enjoyed chatting to the wonderful Toni about her new book. If you want to purchase her book you can find it here https://www.poundproject.co.uk/you And if you enjoyed our conve...

Hey Everyone, I hope you enjoyed todays live session, we did some alternate nostril breathing, moving meditation and ended with a compassion boost. Let me know how you got on! Much Love, Jo xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, Aaaaaand we’re back to our regular programming of one bite-size session you can do every Monday without having to get out your mat or change your clothes. With some more goodies in the week. Today is a stretch for your lower back and hips that you can do seated. I hope you enjoy! Much Love, Jo xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Thank you so much to all 120 of you that joined me live for the 15 minute live relaxation session to celebrate the end of our Lent Sprint. It was so special to see people from all over the world come together and have 15 minutes to chill out and ground ourselves. Don’t worry if you missed it because here it is! If you do the session don’t forget to drop where you’re doing from so I can say hi and...

Today we have a 5 minute breath work session to relax and calm the mind. As always with breath work, take it at your own pace, it’s always ok to stop or to start again. I hope you enjoy! 🌻The Let’s Connect Back To Our Inner Magical Weirdo Selves - Alternative Lent Transformational Sprint (Working Title) 🌻 18th Feb - 2nd April Every day in lent I will share a prompt for us to help us get our wond...

Hey there, beautiful weirdos, I’ve been speaking to so many people recently who are feeling a bit, bleh. Like there’s nothing actually wrong but at the same time, something is missing, like they are disconnected to who they are deep down. So I thought, lets shake it all up! Because yoga isn’t about making us conform and be ‘good’, and it’s not just about relaxing or getting strong, it’s also about...

Hey Tired Yogi, I’ve got something a bit different for you today. It’s a guided, mindful clean. Why? Because the little, repetitive, boring chores like cleaning your kitchen are actually a perfect time to meditate. Especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, cranky, or just don’t have the headspace to sit still. So pick up your cloth and join me for 17 minutes to make your kitchen and mind sparkle...

Thank you Sandy S , Rachel Healy , Alicia María Fernández , and many others for tuning into my live video! I was just teaching the Let’s Stretch Class in the Zoom Studio and thought it would be nice to do a substack live to stretch out the cobwebs. It’s just five minutes to ground yourself and relax, I hope you enjoy. Much Love, Jo PS Don’t forget we have the New Years Eve Soul Circle at 9.30am on...

Hey Tired Yogi, Can I tell you something really big? Last Monday evening I was doing some work on my laptop when it ran out of battery. I went to plug it in and realised I’d left the charger in the studio after teaching the teacher training at the weekend. It was already dark, it was freezing, and I’d fully planned on parking myself on the sofa with a cup of tea for the rest of the night. But I ne...

Hey Tired Yogi, This weeks session is a little holiday you can take from your armchair. It’s only ten minutes long, so give yourself a treat and give it a go. Much love, Jo x PS If you’re looking for a real escape there are still some spots left on our yoga holiday to the beautiful island of Kefalonia in May 2026. It’s a full week of relaxation, delicious food and of course gentle restoring yoga....

Hey Tired Yogi, Today’s session is a bit different — it’s a vagus nerve stimulation practice to help shift you from fight-or-flight into relaxation. It’s perfect for days when you’re feeling overwhelmed or want to unwind but aren’t quite ready for breathing exercises or closing your eyes. I hope you enjoy it 🥰 On Saturday I taught the Yoga in Harmony session at The Glasshouse and it was so lovely...

Hey Tired Yogi, We’ve got a super short one today, and its to help rebuild mobility in your shoulders and arms. It’s very simple but very effective, so give it a try and let me know how it goes. Much Love, Jo xx PS For members of the Zoom studio, this months Soul Restore Session is this Sunday 24th August at 8pm GMT, if you are a member of the Practise Library the recording will be available the n...

Hey Tired Yogi, Here’s something gentle for your weekend or your next break between tasks—a 20-minute walking meditation. Pop your headphones in and press play when you’re ready. You can do it on your regular walk to the shops, or in the garden, or looping round your block. You don’t have to walk slowly or look serene. This is about how you’re paying attention, not how you look doing it. Let me kn...

Hey Tired Yogi, Take a break from your screen with this super quick relaxation. Your neck and upper back will thank you. If you’re looking for a slightly longer version you can find one here Have fun Love Jo xx PS Don’t forget we have the Soul Restore Circle on Sunday 16th June at 8pm for members of the Zoom Studio and the recording will be available in the Practice Library from Monday. Book Here...

Hey Tired Yogi, How are you? I just got a really irritating email, so I thought—let’s talk about anger. And frustration. Confession: I get angry quickly. Like, bushfire quick. But I also laugh quickly. And cry. And feel things deeply. I’m a passionate lady (eyebrow wiggle). For a long time, I thought that made me bad at yoga. I thought being good at yoga meant being calm all the time. Never rising...

Hey Tired Yogi This one’s for when you’re irritated, short-tempered, and absolutely not in the mood to rise above it. It’s a seated session quick, simple, and easy to do at your desk. There’s a few strong exhales and some movement to help your body process your emotions. It’s not about calming down. It’s about shifting the feeling so it doesn’t sit in your jaw all day. And yes, even if you do yoga...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit happyyoga.substack.com Hi Tired Yogi, It’s a bank holiday Monday here in the UK which can mean only one thing - gardening and trips to the garden centre. So as promised here’s a ten minute session for warming up or cooling down for a day in the garden. This session would also be perfect after a long car journey. I’ll be using it myself...