Learn.Live.Give

11/04/2026

Yesterday I went to give blood - an important way to give back, if you can. Visit https://www.blood.co.uk/ for more information or to arrange an appointment.

09/04/2026

This week’s podcast is titled: Rajas (3 Guna’s)

In this episode, we discuss Rajas, the second of the Gunas (the three fundamental qualities that, according to yoga philosophy, make up all of nature).

Rajas is the quality of motion, drive, restlessness, passion and energy. If you ever find yourself rushing from one thing to the next, mind racing, unable to switch off, that's Rajas at work.

We explore where Rajas sits in the Guna framework, how it shows up in everyday life, and how yoga invites us to work with its fire rather than burn out from it.

Sattva (clarity and balance) will be discussed in next week's episode.

You can listen via our website:

https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/podcast.html

Or Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BLSARYLC5XGDBgXOsFV8E?si=E9Ul1-d9QJ-J7c2k0QYGMg

Or Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/yoga-matters-podcast/id1790891209?i=1000760499295

We hope you enjoy the episode. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to get in touch via email: info@learnlivegive.co.uk

And if you’d like to listen from the beginning, check out our very first episode and go from there:

Episode One: Intro to the Yoga Matters Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uClqblYzgChjO545oeIbc?si=dTbwsRknRDKf-IaWIFlnrw&t=4

Visit www.learnlivegive.co.uk for information about transformational yoga retreats in the UK or abroad.




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The Yoga Matters Podcast is celebrating its 52nd episode! A whole year of weekly wisdom!

Example topics include:

- Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Meaning of Namaste, Yogi, Bhogi & Yogi
- The Koshas - Five Layers of Being
- The Seven Chakra’s
- The Klesha’s - Causes of Human Suffering
- Yoga and Eating Disorder Recovery
- Reincarnation - Scientific Fact?
- The Meaning of Om
- Yoga and Quantum Physics!
- Chit and Chitta
- Yoga is for men too!
- What is Somatic’s?
- Working with Self-concept
- Samskara’s (Human’s and Habits)
- The meaning of the Lotus Flower
- Introduction to the Three Guna’s
- Book recommendations
- Window of Tolerance

We have LOVED creating the podcast and look forward to sharing more topics moving forwards. Eventually, we’d like to add visuals and invite guest speakers too.

In the meantime, you can listen to our 52+ sessions on various platforms, including:

Our website:
https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/podcast.html

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uClqblYzgChjO545oeIbc?si=W0fIvG3KSqStKOTGBc0D9w

Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/yoga-matters-podcast/id1790891209?i=1000684249347

We love hearing from listeners - feel free to get in touch via email info@learnlivegive.co.uk.

And if you’re interested in joining us on retreat (in the UK or abroad), event details can be found on our website: www.learnlivegive.co.uk

Thanks for listening - we’re forever grateful. X

09/04/2026

Exciting new retreat venue available for exclusive use hire, from May 2026!

Laurel Park Retreat Centre is situated on the Lincolnshire/Norfolk border, surrounded by trees and fields, making it the perfect place to reconnect and recharge.

The space is available for exclusive use weekend retreat hire (Friday -Sunday/Monday) for a limited number of weekends from May 2026 - see www.lpretreats.co.uk for availability, further details and more photographs.

The hire of Laurel Park Retreat Centre includes:

- exclusive use of Laurel Park Retreat Centre
- fully equipped yoga studio/event space
- outdoor tree shala/event space
- two glamping train wagons (sleeping 2-3 each)
- two glamping tents (sleeping 2/each)
- two glamping huts (sleeping 2/each)
- one glamping retro caravan (sleeping 1-2)
- additional electric hook up camping pitches
- indoor lounge/dining area (with kitchenette)
- outdoor communal lounge/dining spaces
- under cover fire pit
- under the stars fire pit
- peaceful meditation garden
- earth den, set amongst the trees
- mindful walking meditation paddock
- star gazing secret den with hammock
- undercover ping pong table area
- games room and outdoor games eg croquet
- optional hot tub (and separate ice bath) space
- optional massage/therapy shed
- optional retreat catering choices
- and much more…

For further information, including date availability and prices, please visit www.lpretreats.co.

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08/04/2026

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04/04/2026

This week’s podcast is titled: Tamas (3 Gunas)

Ever feel stuck, foggy, or like you just can't get moving? That might be Tamas at work.

The Gunas are the three fundamental qualities that, according to yoga philosophy, make up all of nature — including our bodies, minds, and moods.

In the first of three episodes on the Gunas, we explore Tamas — the quality of inertia, heaviness, and rest. We look at where it fits in the broader Guna framework, how it shows up in everyday life, and how yoga gives us tools to recognise and shift it.

Rajas (passion and energy) and Sattva (clarity and balance) will be discussed in depth in the next two episodes.

You can listen via our website:

https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/podcast.html

Or Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vSbXhpapiU7HRI89zwnzS?si=WiQQMrZ3R7-OaD1iJNoXkQ

Or Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/yoga-matters-podcast/id1790891209?i=1000758885155

We hope you enjoy the episode. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to get in touch via email: info@learnlivegive.co.uk

And if you’d like to listen from the beginning, check out our very first episode and go from there:

Episode One: Intro to the Yoga Matters Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uClqblYzgChjO545oeIbc?si=dTbwsRknRDKf-IaWIFlnrw&t=4

Visit www.learnlivegive.co.uk for information about transformational yoga retreats in the UK or abroad.

29/03/2026

🌿 LAST PLACE REMAINING 🌿

Just one spot left on my Embodied Self Kerala Yoga Retreat — January 2028!

Imagine waking up to birdsong, practising yoga in an open-air shala surrounded by lush greenery, swimming in a freshwater river, and ending each evening with a beautiful meal under the stars. 🌙

📍 Organic Ayurvedic Retreat Centre, Kerala, India
📅 15–23 January 2028 (8 nights)
💷 From £1,395pp (shared twin en-suite)

This last place is for someone happy to share a gorgeous twin room. Everything else is yours — twice-daily yoga, farm-to-table Keralan food, spice farm tours, temple trips, waterfalls, canoeing, cycling, and so much more. All included.

I'd love for this final spot to go to the right person. If that's you — or someone you know — drop me a message or email info@learnlivegive.co.uk 💚

Or book online via our website system:

https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/kerala-2028.html

29/03/2026

See you there?

Exotic pet refuge Open day on 5th April, tickets online or pay on the gate 😀 come and see what we've been up to over the winter months and whose arrived in that time too 👀, free parking 🚗, hot and cold refreshments 🍔🌭🍰🍪☕️🫖, toilets, no dogs 🐕🐶, tombola stalls, gift shop 😀😀😀

28/03/2026

✨ Croatia Yoga Retreat | June 2027 ✨

Imagine waking up surrounded by plum orchards, practicing yoga under open skies, and finally having space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect.

Join me for a 7-day immersive retreat exploring the ABC’s of Wholehearted Living:

💫 Autonomy
💫 Belonging
💫 Cause
💫 Self-esteem

Each day includes:

🧘‍♀️ Two nourishing yoga practices (all levels welcome)

🌿 Time to rest, journal, walk, and simply be

🍽 Delicious, wholesome meals

🔥 A magical spa evening with hot tubs, sauna & fire pit

💛 A supportive, like-minded community

Set in a private Croatian retreat centre just 1 hour from Zagreb, this is your invitation to step away from the noise and come home to yourself.

From £995 | Limited spaces available - (only 6 spaces left)

- last twin room (in Mandala House)
- double bed for one person (in Fox House)
- Dormitory House x 3 people

Find more information about the retreat here:

https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/croatia-2027.html

📩 DM me with questions or to book your place (as online booking for this retreat hasn’t been set up yet)

28/03/2026

This week’s podcast is titled: Anandamaya Kosha

This week we've reached the fifth and innermost layer: Anandamaya Kosha, the bliss body. This is pure joy, deep contentment, and connection to something bigger - and no, this isn't airy-fairy nonsense. This is what you touch in rare moments when everything feels absolutely right: holding your newborn, a perfect sunset, or unexpected profound peace. It's not happiness (which depends on circumstances) - it's deeper.

We explore what bliss actually means, why most of us rarely access this layer, and whether it's possible to live from this place more often. We will also discuss Atman - the true self or individual soul that resides in the centre of the 5 Koshas.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points. 🙂

You can listen via our website:

https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/podcast.html

Or Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vuHZhvNKX99Er5bxruBc2?si=ZWm39juKQVaDln1WbtI7ew

Or Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/yoga-matters-podcast/id1790891209?i=1000757550723

We hope you enjoy the episode. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to get in touch via email: info@learnlivegive.co.uk

And if you’d like to listen from the beginning, check out our very first episode and go from there:

Episode One: Intro to the Yoga Matters Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uClqblYzgChjO545oeIbc?si=dTbwsRknRDKf-IaWIFlnrw&t=4

Visit www.learnlivegive.co.uk for information about transformational yoga retreats in the UK or abroad.

23/03/2026

We have just three spaces left on our weekend yoga retreats in 2026 (in May and September). Will one of them be yours?

15th-17th May - Fully booked

11th-13th Sept - just two spaces left
(twin or single occupancy)

18th-20th Sept - just one space left

You can find more information about the retreat, or book online, via our website:

https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/laurelpark2026.html

Hope to see you there. X

22/03/2026

Last nights art exhibition at Ascoughfee Hall was a pleasure to visit. Light and sound created an atmosphere that was interesting and moody. Glad we went.