ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
🎙️ Episode Description
In this episode of the Off the Mat Podcast, I chat to Helen Russell-Clark, a dedicated yoga teacher and yoga teacher trainer. We discuss her yoga journey, from her initial experiences with the practice, to where she now finds herself in her career. Helen shares insights on integrating the principles of yoga into daily life and the influence of her background in psychoanalysis on her teaching approach. We also touch on the challenge and beauty of meditation, the importance of somatic practices, and the profound impact yoga can have on one's life. Hope you enjoy this weeks conversation.
📚 Resources Mentioned 📚
📖 Books
- "Eastern Body, Western Mind" by Anodea Judith - About chakra systems and psychotherapy
- "The Poetry Pharmacy" by William Sieghart - Anthology prescribing poems for particular feelings
- "An A-Z of Pasta" by Rachel Roddy - Pasta cookbook
✨ Other Resources
- Ezra Klein podcast interview with Mark Epstein about meditation and Freudian paradigm
- Rachel Roddy - food writer
👇 Connect with
⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Guided Meditation
06:59 Drink + Snack Ritual
08:30 Helen's Journey into Yoga
11:26 From Yoga Practice to Teaching
19:51 The Impact of Psychoanalysis on Yoga
22:26 Balancing Yoga and Life
28:53 Advice for Beginners in Meditation
29:24 Understanding and Managing Intrusive Thoughts
30:17 The Role of Somatic Practices in Meditation
31:40 Personal Practice and Changes During Lockdown
32:43 The Impact of Teaching on Personal Practice
38:47 The Concept of a Container in Yoga Practice
44:06 Final Flow
