A podcast about living the practices of yoga and shamanism in the modern world, and the lessons we've learnt on the way! Hosted by Chris and Debbie and. produced by Afnan. Looking for our playlists? Search YogaXLife for our studio tunes!
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In this extended episode Chris chats to Mark about some of the topics explored in his upcoming book, alongside debating the challenges that occur with attempting to find understanding of any kind in the present arena.
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In this episode Debbie chats about her love for the practice of journalling and chats about her own routine and the part that it has played in her life through the good times and the challenigng.
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Do you need to spiritual to practice yoga?
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Or... does yoga make you spiritual?! In this question recording at the end of 2023 Debbie and Chris natter around the intersection of yoga and spirituality.
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This special episode was filmed as an impromptu discussion with Esther, Afnan, Debbie & Chris whilst leading a retreat in Portugal. In it they discuss the role of the archetypes and also debate what matters about tradition. Whilst the audio quality in the yoga dome wasn't quite what we hope it would be this podcast is full of rich insight and well …
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Why Practice if You've Already Got What You Want?
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Often people come to spiritual practices with an aim. Whether it is self improvement or even the notion of 'manifestation' - but what happens when you've ticked those boxes? In this episode Chris & Debbie talk about why your practice is at its most powerful when you've already got what you thought you wanted.…
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Yoga and Meditation teach us far more than just how to counterbalance the challenges of life; it offers a capacity for us to transform those things. In this chat Debbie and Chris talk about tipping over that edge into true transformation.
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What is a Yoga practice all about anyway?
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In this episode Debbie challenges Chris to answer the question - what is important in his personal yoga practice and how it informs his wider life whilst riffing on discernment and how to make sure you aren't missing the benefits of your own practice.
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With a routine new routine pledged for the progression of this podcast we thought it was about time to throw back to where it all began. In this episode Chris and Debbie check back in with some of their founding intentions and where they feel they've got to with them.
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In this episode speaks to her long time teacher, guide and good friend Esther about some of what it means to walk the Path of Shaman they speak about what it means to find your soul contract, connect to your hearts song and more!
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As the sun set on our final Ibiza retreat of 2023, we took the opportunity to chat to Debbie a little about what makes a retreat such a special thing to attend.
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Lessons From Kali and Unconditional Acceptance
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In this episode Chris and Debbie chat about some of the themes on their latest retreat with a brand new set up thanks to the audio-visual expertise of Afnan.
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MINI PRACTICE Deep Unwind; A 5 Minute Breathing Meditation
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This practice might be short, but you can expect to drop in for a deep unwind through your breath led by Chris.
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MINI PRACTICE A Meditation for Self Connection
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Join Chris for a short meditation that helps you tap back into connection.
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Join Debbie for ten minutes of guided meditation to connect and refresh.
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MINI PRACTICE Breathing Meditation for Restful Sleep
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Join Chris as he shares one his favourite practices for helping ensure a delightful restful nights sleep. This 15 minute practice is perfect at the end of the day no matter how hectic it has been!
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Join Chris for a short meditation to help you cultivate focus and calm, in the midst of whatever it is that you are in the midst of.
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PRACTICE Where the breath goes - pranayama for insight, release and transformation.
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In the fourth of a series of extended pranayama practices Chris guides through a series of practices that use the breath to explore the body and it's sensations; alongside a contemplation of the subtleties of the breath as a tool for transformation.
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PRACTICE. A Long Unwind. Vishama Vritti - Pranayama for Unwinding and Restful Sleep
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In this third extended pranayama practice Chris guides through a series of unwinding practices - perfect after a busy day, or wonderful to help prepare for restful sleep.
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PRACTICE Nadi Shodana. A Full Practice of Pranayama and Preparatory Breathwork.
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In this second of our series of live recorded pranayama explorations Chris guides through an opening breath inquiry meditation, Pratiloma pranayama and kumbhaka before moving into a variation of Nadi shodana - or channel clearing breath.
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PRACTICE A Balancing Breathing Meditation, sama vritti and three fold breath (with audio)
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This practice was recorded in a live session delivered by Chris at the Yoga x Life Studio Newcastle on the 19th April. Perfect for any level, or experience of pranayama and meditation this restorative practice moves through several progressive variations of breath techniques that can be engaged in either a seated or reclined position with instructe…
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On breathing deep and assisting in yoga postures
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In this episode Chris and Debbie chat about assisting yoga postures in class, and also, what it really is that's being assisted.
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In this episode Debbie asks Chris some tough questions about the depths of yoga practice and somehow it all ends up with some new rules for twister and the strong possibility that you'll be humming the Hokey Cokey for the rest of the day!
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To wrap up our mini introduction to intentions and setting them, Chris and Debbie discuss some of the common issues new meditators face and how to overcome them compassionately.
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This practice develops from #P6 and uses a progressive series of engaging and releasing exercises to spread a wave of relaxation throughout the entire bodymind.
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In this short practice, Chris guides a potent process for releasing intangible tension by focusing on the active contraction and relaxation of a tangible area.
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The 3 minute breathing space is a stalwart of mindfulness meditation, offering a powerful opportunity to re-centre and shift perspective. An invaluable tool for meditation on the go in challenging times.
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MINI PRACTICE. Bed time breathing for restful sleep
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If your day has been jam packed - even for the best of reasons - this breathing meditation is the perfect practice to settle you ready for a restful slumber.
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MINI PRACTICE Visama Vritti - A grounding breathing meditation
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Join Chris for a short but sublime meditation that utilises an extended exhale to encourage the whole body to shift into the energy of letting go.
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MINI PRACTICE Sama Vritti - using the breath to find balance
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In this short meditation Chris guides you through the practice of same vritti or 'equal fluctuation' that utilises a balanced count of breathing to spread balance through the body.
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Opening to Intention - an intro to the next mini practices.
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In this episode Chris discusses meditation as a route to allowing intentions to 'arise' rather than necessarily selecting and setting them, and introduces a miniature series of 6 anytime, anywhere meditations - all that run for less than 10 minutes so that you take those first steps towards a practice of meditation.…
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MINI PRACTICE Guided meditation with the Ham Sah mantra
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In this practice pure podcast, Chris leads a short but sweet practice with the hamsa mantra and some of its accompanying stories - the meditation commences at the minute mark.
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Affirmations & Mantra - Cultivating Attention
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In part three of a series exploring the process of setting intentions Chris and Debbie discuss some other ways that you can commence your intentional practice such as using affirmations (pre-existing intentional statements) or mantra practice. They dispel some of the myths that can limit people using mantra in practice and build up to a short medit…
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Positive, Present and Precise - Setting an Effective Intention
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In this second of the January intention series Chris and Debbie discuss three key principles for setting an effective intention.
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In this opening episode of our new series, Chris explores the definitions of 'intention' and 'Sankalpa', and inquires how your understanding of the two words might bring a greater potency to your practice with intention.
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Warriors of Light - An Interview with Dr. Esther Lim & Debbie
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Join Esther and Debbie for an interview exploration of the roots of both Esther and Deborah's Shaman path alongside debating the increasing importance of these ancient traditions to support modern living.
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