36. Linsey Gammel, Santosha Yoga Cayman

Linsey Gammel of Santosha Yoga Cayman is my guest today! Linsey and I discuss all things to do with yoga, meditation and living life intentionally. Stay tuned to the end to hear Linsey speak about a Chakra Workshop that she is running, and about the relevance of the Chakras to our physical, mental and spiritual health. This episode will have your vibration buzzing!Topics:<br />00:00:00 Intro<br />00:01:29 Introduction to Linsey Gammel<br />00:02:32 Making changes to our lives<br />00:03:49 Maintaining a yoga practice amidst a gruelling work schedule<br />00:04:20 The feeling you get from having a yoga practice, linking back up to your true self<br />00:04:54 Santosha Yoga Cayman and the meaning of Santosha <br />00:08:16 Some of the fundamental benefits of yoga<br />00:09:55 Building strength and flexibility in yoga through intentionality <br />00:12:08 Yoga and focusing on the breath; connecting the mind to the breath<br />00:12:55 Styles of yoga; Linsey’s training in traditional Hatha yoga<br />00:15:36 Styles of yoga for beginners<br />00:16:42 Clearing up some common misconceptions around yoga<br />00:19:10 The eight different limbs of yoga, and application to life as a whole <br />00:21:00 The first limb of yoga: Yama, or morality<br />00:21:20 The second limb of yoga: Niyama, or disciplines<br />00:22:43 The third limb of yoga: Asana, or movement <br />00:23:39 The fourth limb of yoga: Pranayama, or breath, breath control and awareness <br />00:24:50 The breath is the only vital function over which we can take conscios control<br />00:26:33 The fifth limb of yoga: Pratayahara, or detachment from the outcome<br />00:28:40 Balance between having goals and of practising detachment; “or something better”<br />00:30:13 The sixth limb of yoga: Dharana, or concentration<br />00:31:35 Concentrating on the yoga practice and not allowing the mind to wander <br />00:34:54 The seventh limb of yoga: Dhyama, or meditation; one point of focus for the mind<br />00:36:48 Getting familiar with our minds and our thoughts rather than stopping our thoughts<br />00:37:17 The eighth limb of yoga: Samadhi, or self-realization or enlightenment; complete union between the body, mind, soul and spirit<br />00:38:20 Chakra Workshop<br />00:39:10 Chakras as energetic centres of our bodies<br />00:39:42 The core of what to expect from a Chakra workshop<br />00:40:35 Chakras, our physical bodies, mental and physical health and energetic healing<br />00:41:03 Chakra to focus on depending on the season of your life; shifting nature of energy <br />00:43:56 Mental health benefits of having a yoga practice, a breath practice, and of living from a place of intentionality<br />00:45:35 Practices that can be done at home; Downward Dog app<br />00:48:20 The future of yoga <br />00:49:28 Mass yoga session involving 100,000 people; the power of joint energy work and vibrational benefits; yoga for the older population including chair yoga<br />00:51:31 Trauma informed yoga <br />00:53:30 Linsey’s Meditation Podcast: A Moment To Meditate <br />00:55:48 Linsey’s contact details for Santosha Yoga Cayman<br />00:56:44 ConclusionsOnline resources:www.santoshayogacayman.comA Moment To Meditate Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/....5CNxxbz9hWigfukU0Abj   Instagram: @santoshayogacaymanNote:<br />Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional. The “Shuvra Deb: With You” Podcast is inspired and brought to you by Shuvra Deb. Copyright Shuvra Deb © Contact: Email: