Chats Over Coffee With My Yoga Teacher

Thinking about doing yoga but worried you're not flexible enough? The short answer is, don't worry, but if you have, this might be the episode for you as Kayla and Peter discuss different body types, teaching accessible yoga and how even beginners classes can sometimes be off-putting. Other topics this week include small talking with builders, handstands, having fun with the phrase 'yogi's choice'...

In this one, Peter and Kayla talk about feet after Kayla's 'foot focus' class turned out to be a lot more interesting than expected. They discuss balance, bunions, why it's good to wiggle your toes, calluses and Peter's recurring dream where he walks the streets barefoot. For those who aren't foot fans, don't worry, there's some other stuff about blending in when you're abroad, aromatherapy and a...

Peter and Kayla chat about the concept of Free Will. What is it? Do we have it? Is the course of the universe determined or random or have we the power to change it? And where does this tie in with meditation? More questions than answers this week, mainly a discussion about a really interesting subject. Although, two questions we do get definitive answers to are 'what did Kayla do when she was ask...

Peter and Kayla discuss the 5th and final niyama, Isvara Pranidhana, which means 'surrender'. Other topics include the illusion of control, judging animals by their looks, and, er, Kayla has been watching Baywatch for some reason, so that also comes up, but it is kinda related. If you would like to follow us on social media we're on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaylamccormackyoga/ or https:...

In this episode Kayla introduces the 4th Niyama 'Svadhyaya', meaning self-study, and Peter talks about his 1st trip to the dentist since the Iraq War started. Also discussed are tips on making green tea not taste horrible, being funny, children's photos being airbrushed and why teacups are all the wrong shape. If you would like to follow us on social media we're on Instagram https://www.instagram....

Kayla and Peter discuss the 3rd Niyama 'Tapas', meaning 'self-discipline' (nothing to do with the food). Other topics include sentient plants, supernovas and not being sure about wanting to get into heaven. If you would like to follow us on social media we're on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaylamccormackyoga/ or https://www.instagram.com/peterbrush_/ We're also on Twitter https://twitter.c...

Peter (comic) and Kayla (yoga teacher) discuss the 2nd Niyama, Santosha, which means contentment. Topics include framing happiness, balancing life goals, feeling grateful, the limitations of having to use words to express how you feel, and why pasta shapes are pretentious. Also one of our hosts needs a wee during the show, can you guess which one? If you would like to follow us on social media we'...

Kayla introduces us to the Niyamas, specifically Shaucha (meaning cleanliness), Peter discusses the overlap between meditation practise and joke-writing practise, plus there's stuff on hugging etiquette, beard growing failures, yoga poses countering lifestyles and possibly being spied on by royalty. If you would like to follow us on social media we're on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaylamc...

It's yet another episode. In this edition Kayla (the yoga teacher) and Peter (the comedian) discuss an American service station, Greek mythology, graphs, how many times a week to practise yoga, sore joints, and why you should drop everything now and go tell your old teachers/friends/podcasters how much they meant to you. If you would like to follow us on social media we're on Instagram https://www...

It was Kayla's birthday, so your favourite yoga teacher/comedian combo discuss birthday cards, people judging you for your age, getting older and training yourself to live in the present moment. Other topics include the role of luck in our lives and stuff on balancing poses after Peter had the wobbles in class the day before. Includes a brief cameo from Kayla's husband. If you would like to follow...

In this episode Kayla and Peter discuss Shavasana (the body relaxation at the end of a class), treating your mind like a naughty child, Peter's missteps trying to find guided meditations on YouTube and Kayla's favourite sumo wrestler. There's also genuine real life advice on how to start meditation for those interested, and whether it really is actually suited to everyone. Contains a joke about Al...

This time out, Peter and Kayla talk about originality, memory and how they were both triggered by Toy Story. Peter name-drops award winning scientists to try and justify why he isn't that good at Twitter, and in the 'yoga section' of the show, Kayla explains how regular practice can improve your flexibility. Thanks for all the comments we have had so far, please keep them coming and if you enjoy t...

It's Episode 2. We decided to persist for a bit longer. Peter and Kayla discuss their different reasons for meditating, the nature of consciousness, elephants, bats, whether the pandemic was Kayla's fault (nothing to do with bats) and if what Peter did in class constituted a headstand. There's a Star Trek reference for Trekkies, and a Star Wars one for the opposite tribe (we try to cater for all)....

The 1st one, how exciting, and you were there when it happened, something to tell the grandkids about hopefully. In this episode Peter (comedian) and Kayla (yoga teacher) kind of introduce themselves, they discuss Peter's envy at how Kayla is still able to perform in front of people, his failed attempts at public meditation, how the language around yoga can be off-putting, the link between yoga an...

The trailer for our podcast 'Chats Over Coffee with my Yoga Teacher', where a stand-up comic (Peter) chats to his yoga teacher (Kayla) about mindfulness, yoga, meditation, happiness, living a good life, all that kind of stuff. We aim to be light-hearted, humourous and helpful. We drink coffee during the show, but edit out the slurps. Subscribe now, and follow us on both of your favourite social pl...