Yoga Evolved Podcast

David Sye is known as the original 'bad boy' of yoga and is the creator of Yoga Beats.  He is known for his work in Israel which aims to bring Palestinians and Israelis together through yoga. In this show we talk about: How David started Yoga Beats in Belgrade during the Balkans War Getting the mafia to pay for him to interview James Brown, Mother Teresa and the Dali Lama Tequila yoga His experiences working in Israel Why he turned down a meeting with Benjamin Nethanyhu  And much more!  This is a fun listen! For more podcasts, articles, classes and events, visit www.jamierylett.com and sign up for my free newsletter!

Charlie Tunmore is a certified health coach and manager of Yogarise studio in London. In this episode we discuss: The challenges of running a yoga studio /// The future of studios with the rise of online classes /// Advice to anyone looking to open a studio /// The benefits of cross training /// Nutrition and why Charlie had to quit the vegan diet after three years /// How to optimise sleep /// The relationships between Brazilian JiuJitsu and yoga This is a wide ranging conversation with a number of useful takeaways. You can connect with Charlie on Instagram @charlietunmore For more podcasts, free online classes and events, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk and sign up for our free newsletter

Alice Maisetti was a London based yoga teacher who left to travel the world.  Two years later she is still travelling and living what many would consider to be the dream yoga lifestyle.   In this episode we discuss: Burn out /// How to fund your travels /// How to build an online community /// How to sell out retreats around the world, and much more. This is the most high energy, inspiring podcast we have released to date!  Ideal if you're looking for the motivation to make a change in your own life. For more on Alice visit her website www.alicemaisetti.com or connect with her on Instagram @alicemaisetti For more podcasts, free online classes and future events, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk and sign up for the free newsletter.  

Sarah Davis is a social media freelancer specialising in health, fitness, and wellness.  She recently left London to live the life of a digital nomad, working mainly out of Central America. In this episode we discuss: The differences between social media platforms and which one works for yoga teachers /// New platforms you should be using for organic growth /// How to stay close to culture /// How to manage the challenges of working whilst traveling /// How to manage distractions and plan your workload This show is useful for anyone looking to use social media more effectively and anyone considering escaping the 9-5 life.  For more on Sarah visit her website www.thelifestylerebel.com or connect with her on Instagram @sarahzhdavis. For all things Yoga Evolved related and to sign up for the free newsletter, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk

Divya Kohli is a yoga and meditation teacher and author of Finding Peace in Difficult Times: Grounding Techniques for Inner Calm. In this episode we discuss: The simple techniques you can start using today to combat a range of common issues, including tension and insomnia /// The process of writing a book /// Cultural Appropriation in yoga and how some of the recent discussions may not be helpful This is a wide ranging show full of useful practices and thought provoking conversations. For more on Divya you can visit her website: https://yogawithdivya.co.uk or connect on Instagram @yogini_d Divya's book, Finding Peace in Difficult Times, is available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Peace-Difficult-Times-techniques-ebook/dp/B087YY9ZJG Here's a link to the Dalai Lama talk mentioned in the show: https://www.mindandlife.org/healing-today/ For all things Yoga Evolved related and to sign up for the free email, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk

Liz Joy Oakley is a holistic wellbeing coach, yoga teacher, and Head of Wellness at MoreYoga. Liz also co-founded the MoreMind Project with Dr. Stephanie Minchin. In this episode we discuss: How yoga can help us maintain our mental health /// The benefits and dangers of mental wellness  going mainstream /// Dealing with depression /// Why yoga teachers are at risk /// Self-care tools and practices For more on Liz visit www.elizabethjoywellbeing.com or connect on Instagram @lizjoyoakley. For all things Yoga Evolved and to sign up for our free newsletter, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk

Scott Johnson is the director and senior teacher at Stillpoint Yoga London and host of the Stillpoints podcast.  Scott has been practising yoga since 1998 and teaching Ashtanga yoga since 2003. He's one of only a few Ashtanga teachers to both be authorised in the primary and intermediate series by Manju Jois and be given senior teacher status by John Scott.  Scott is also co-founder of Amāyu Yoga, a co-operative Ashtanga yoga organisation dedicated to creating safer spaces in yoga.  In this episode we discuss: The creative ways Scott uses Zoom to teach Mysore online /// Appropriate adjustments and consent /// How Scott is making Ashtanga more accessible ///  Advice on opening up your own yoga space /// How Scott has stayed motivated during the pandemic /// The key to building a yoga community To find out Scott on Instagram @scottjohnsonlife or @stillpointyogalondon.  Alternatively, visit his website www.stillpointyogalondon.com For all things Yoga Evolved related and to sign up for our free newsletter, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk  

Jason Crandell returns to the podcast for a special episode focusing on preventing and managing injuries in the context of yoga.  In this episode we discuss: Why Jason excludes shoulderstand and headstand from his public classes, and other poses he has concerns over /// Passive vs Active stretching ///  How to deal with recurring hamstring injuries /// How to manage wrist injuries in arm balances /// Adding functional workout equipment to the yoga studio For more on Jason visit www.jasonyoga.com or find him on Instagram @jason_crandell For all things Yoga Evolved, including free online classes, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk

Kavita Golia is an embodiment and transformational coach who uses a number of modalities such as breathwork, embodiment and yoga principles to help men and women feel into the truth of their bodies and intuition in order to reach their potential.  She also coaches on the use of psilocybin and psychedelic wellness. In this episode we discuss: Kat Yoga Teacher Training experience /// Microdosing /// The different breathwork systems /// Using breathwork to release trauma /// Embodiment // Imposter Syndrome To find more about Kat, you can connect with her on Instagram @kat_golia_ For all things Yoga Evolved related and to sign up for our free newsletter, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk

Holly Husler is a popstar turned yoga teacher, podcaster, music producer and sound healer.  She is on a mission to help raise the world's consciousness through yoga, music and sound. In this episode we discuss: What is sound healing and how does it work /// Crystal vs Tibetan Bowls /// Unexpected sound journey experiences /// How to stay on track during these challenging times The podcast ends with a track from Holly's upcoming new album featuring these magical instruments. To find out more about Holly visit hollyhusler.com or connect with her on Instagram @iamhollyhusler For all things Yoga Evolved and to sign up for our free newsletter, visit www.yogaevolved.co.uk