Tag: Anybody can do yoga

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For the love of a body

I’ve never been someone to feel at home in my body. For as long as I can remember I’ve dealt with feelings of discomfort. The feeling that everything that’s supposed to work in the usual way doesn’t. Digestion, breathing, and vital organs. I’m pretty sure the whole shebang was caused by the sudden death of my mother when I was 11, but I also … Read More For the love of a body

Diayogi Dialogue Bonus Episode Synne Roisland

Diayogi Dialogue with Synne Roisland It’s been quite a month. I have been blown away by the response to our Diayogi Summit and also heartened by how many people have tuned in to each episode and joined in on the conversation and the practices. The talks will continue to stay up on the blog for the next month so if you haven’t had a … Read More Diayogi Dialogue Bonus Episode Synne Roisland

Diayogi Dialogue Karo Sharma Bonus Episode 1

Diayogi Dialogue with Karo Sharma Welcome to our first bonus episode with Karo Sharma. Karo is someone you have to meet. She’s trained teachers all over the world and walks her talk. In our interview she shares how yoga helped her turn a negative into positive, fear into certainty.  For her diabetes is just a part of the story. Find out how she deals … Read More Diayogi Dialogue Karo Sharma Bonus Episode 1

Diayogi Dialogue with Karen Rose Tank Episode 9

Diayogi Dialogue with Karen Rose Tank Wow! We are up to Episode 9 which was supposed to be the last vlog in the series but instead, I have two more bonus episodes with yoginis Karo Sharma and Synne Roisland. The summit will occupy the blog until October 31. After that I’ll head into a new flavour for November’s Diabetes Awareness Month. Karen Rose Tank, our next … Read More Diayogi Dialogue with Karen Rose Tank Episode 9

Diayogi Dialogue with Anastasia Yatras Episode 8

Diayogi Dialogue with Anastasia Yatras Anastasia Yatras is a calm and grounding presence in the yogasphere. She has a solid foundation in the system of Iyengar yoga and hails from Australia, my home base. You will love our detailed discussion about the benefits of yoga, how postures affect blood sugar and how wise advice from her father after a rough start to her diagnosis … Read More Diayogi Dialogue with Anastasia Yatras Episode 8

DIayogi Dialogue Sarah Tomlinson Episode 7

Diayogi Dialogue with Sarah Tomlinson Sarah Tomlinson our next diayogi is generous, wise and lives her yoga. Our conversation is not just about the benefits of yoga its about the intangible and subtle aspects of yoga and how life with diabetes can be transformed through the power of tools like yantra and mantra. If you are curious to know what those words mean, all … Read More DIayogi Dialogue Sarah Tomlinson Episode 7

Diayogi Dialogue with Lauren Bongiorno Episode 6

Diayogi Dialogue with Lauren Bongiorno Lauren Bongiorno our next diayogi is more than an inspiration, she’s a game changer in the field of health and wellbeing. Every word she shares is pure gold. She’s authentic, fearless and focussed. Her story of how yoga came into her life and changed it 360 degrees is fascinating and I can’t wait for you to join us in … Read More Diayogi Dialogue with Lauren Bongiorno Episode 6

Diayogi Dialogue with Anna Elfving-Gomes Episode 5

Diayogi Dialogue with Anna Elfving-Gomes Anna Elfving-Gomes lives in Finland and was diagnosed just two years ago. Perfect for anyone who is newly diagnosed, her story is deeply moving and shines a light on all the feelings and challenges we face when diagnosed as an adult. Anna is also enthusiastic about yoga and its transformative power. As she shares during our chat, “The right … Read More Diayogi Dialogue with Anna Elfving-Gomes Episode 5

Diayogi Dialogue with Margaret Shippey Episode 4

Diayogi Dialogue with Margaret Shippey Margaret Shippey, our next Diayogi is so much fun. We connected in Atlanta last year during one of my book launch events and I was immediately struck by her enthusiasm for creating community through yoga. There were three other people living with diabetes in the class and she made sure they all exchanged emails so they could stay in … Read More Diayogi Dialogue with Margaret Shippey Episode 4

Diayogi Dialogue with Evan Soroka Episode 3

Diayogi Dialogue with Evan Soroka Our Diayogi dialogue today is with Evan Soroka, a yoga teacher and yoga therapist for people living with Type 1 diabetes. I can’t wait for her to share her wisdom which includes a calming focussed breathing practice. As a dedicated yogini, Evan is a shining example of how yoga can take you from feeling out of your depth and … Read More Diayogi Dialogue with Evan Soroka Episode 3

Diayogi Dialogue with Sarah Bristow Episode 2

Diayogi Dialogue with Sarah Bristow I am so delighted to introduce my next diayogi, Sarah Bristow. Diagnosed initially with gestational diabetes, her story is all too familiar. Her tenacity and love of yoga shines through this inspiring interview. I know your going to love hearing her story, her yoga snack and how yoga has up levelled her life and the lives of the kids … Read More Diayogi Dialogue with Sarah Bristow Episode 2

DiaYogi Dialogue with Sarah Macleod episode 1

Diayogi Dialogue with Sarah Macleod When I first went on Insulin I wanted to know if there was anyone out there like me who had used yoga to help them manage their diabetes.  I found lots of websites with the requisite six postures for type 2 diabetes, but no articles, websites or youtube videos that were aimed at people with all types of diabetes.  … Read More DiaYogi Dialogue with Sarah Macleod episode 1