Dawn and Alex interview a close friend and Yogi about her life having been told she has inherited the gene which will eventually evolve to Alzheimer's at the age of 36. They discuss how Laura uses Yoga to help her day to day and in the long run. Laura has an incredible yoga mindset towards a lot of her life and how she lives it, she is open and shares how this mindset has been a process and not an overnight thing.Laura and a group of friends are walking 26 miles on August 9th 2021 to raise money for Alzheimer's UK https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.orgIf this is something you'd like to support please keep an eye out on the YogaLife Podcast social media pages. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to our first bonus episode!This week Dawn and Alex chat with Gav and Emily from the podcast What's the Matter.Gav is the founding director of Mindspan, a business that uses over 20 different styles of psychology to help both individuals and corporations shift their mindset to becoming better versions of who they once were. The comparisons between what Mindspan teaches and the topics we cover in YogaLife are endless and this episode offers a chance to look at these topics from both a yoga mindset, but also with a take on modern psychology. If you want to find out more about both Mindspan and the What's the Matter podcast check out the links below. Mindspan: https://mind-span.co.ukWhat's the Matter Podcast?: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-the-matter/id1517789945Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindspantriad?igshid=1k5y1qg75lial Facebook: Search What's the Matter? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex take on the big concepts, are we alone? Is there a god? What to believe and how this is tied to yoga and your yoga practice on the mat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode Dawn and Alex talk about the power of Self study, with both a big S and a little s. They discuss the power of observing our own behaviours and thoughts to reduce suffering and overreaction to things out of our control. References to: Lumi light- https://www.lumie.comWhy Buddhism is True by Robert WrightBhagavad Gita The Bold Type- Netflix Inside Out- Disney Pixar See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Dawn and Alex talk discipline. Something that they both struggle with, it's a topic close to heart. Knowing that when things get done and working on long term goals can bring more peace and happiness into our lives it's something worth learning about and striving for. References: The Serenity Prayer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Dawn and Alex talk chasing happiness.Is this your elusive goal in life? If so how are you getting on with it? The girls take a new approach that seems a little more realistic than chasing happiness that may never come. References: Mindspan: https://mind-span.co.ukDawn Kendall Sports massage: https://instagram.com/dawnkendallsportsmassage?igshid=34gghtx91s11Alex Howarth Yoga: https://www.alexhowarthyoga.com/retreat.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have a daily wash, it seems kind of obvious, but Dawn and Alex look into cleanliness and purity at a deeper level and how something as simple as having a tidy house can change your mindset. References to: Supersize me - Netflix documentary History of Swear Words - Netflix series Books: Deep work by Cal Newport Sapiens, a Brief History of Human Kind by Yuval Noah Harari 12 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Attachment shows up all over the place, today Dawn and Alex discuss some of the few ways attachment can have a negative baring on our lives and how to notice when attachment is showing up and potentially causing you harm.References to: The Bhagavad Gita Game Changers - Netflix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode Dawn and Alex discuss not having sex and why celibacy is practiced to reach a higher spiritual level. But then of course they go more real life and how looking at how you expend energy and what it means to notice where yours goes.With references to: Mindspan- https://mind-span.co.ukBig Time Brownies- https://www.instagram.com/bigtimebrownies/?hl=enTipsy Jar- https://tipsyjar.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dawn and Alex cover the third Yama, Asteya, or non-stealing. It's incredible how much it's intertwined with every day behaviours and how becoming more mindful of it we can create less discomfort in our day to day lives.With multiple references to Friends quotes what's not to love.Also mentioned the Yoga Land Podcast The incredible book; Gut by Giulia Enders Head to https://www.alexhowarthyoga.com to find out how to practice yoga with Dawn and Alex. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.