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Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenAnja returns to the podcast to talk about her new book: Teaching Yoga For The Menstrual Cycle – An Ayurvedic ApproachAnja returns to podcast to chat about her new book. I’m excited to delve into some of the content of the book and the whole writing process. We chat about Ayuvedic cycles and how we’re all effected by cycles. Have you been brought up to be consistent or work with your cycles? How do your cycles effect you?For listeners of the podcast you can use the following code for 15% discount – valid until 31st December 2022: MATANJ15. The discount code can be used on https://uk.singingdragon.com/ and will entitle listeners to 15% of Teaching Yoga for th...2022-12-011h 16Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenVici chats to Liz about writing, music, & the importance of rest for survival and creativity.Vici is a writing for wellbeing facilitator as well as a music teacher, singer, song writer and a forest school leader. We met up and went for a walk and talked about Vici’s passions for writing and music. Along the walk we go through a cemetery and pass one of Vici’s favourite tress, which became quite significant whilst recovering from long covid and how it inspired her to pick up the writing for wellbeing. Her background in journalism and teaching provides a useful insight of how rest and play is important for survival and creativity. Book reco...2022-10-181h 16Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenSandy chats to Liz about what it’s like to run one of London’s most iconic buildings.Sandy a self-confessed history geek is London born and bred and has been working at one of the city’s most iconic buildings. She has worked for a few other tourist attractions, and the last few years have provided their fair share of challenges as well as celebrating the Platinum Jubilee. So, what is it really like to work in the tourist space at one of London’s most prestigious locations and to help organise an event involving heads of state? Join us for this fun informative chat and pick up a couple of facts about St Pauls and what migh...2022-07-081h 08Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenHappiness in dark times.In this uplifting conversation Liz Daffen chats to Christina Lord from Authentic Action Coaching to discuss how they’ve found happiness in dark times and what practices you can try to help build your resilience.Sometimes in the darkest times we can find our true power.About Christina:As a COR.E Energy Specialist, ICF Certified Coach & Master Practitioner in Energy Leadership, Christina helps people learn how to master their mindset & regulate their emotions through identifying what drives & drains them of their energy. Empowering them to harness their natural, authentic power to create their own un...2022-04-2753 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenLiz and Bryce discuss fitness fads, some of them are great and some are just plain ridiculous!Liz Daffen chats to Bryce Dunn to discuss the fitness fads through the decades. Can you spot any you’ve tried? The new year always seems to bring a range of fitness fads, and this year is no exception bringing in probably one of the oddest trends. I’d love to know if you tried any or have been reminded of some you’d love to try again.For info about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2022-02-021h 13Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenLiz and Lorna chat about yoga and mental health.Liz Daffen chats to Lorna Holloway, a mental health first aid trainer. Lorna has dealt with depression and autism in her family and shares how this has shaped her career.Lorna has worked with some of my previous podcast guests Sue Kinsey and Sandrine Olmi from Savoir Fayre. Sandrine and Lorna will also be offering an early bird discount on their 2022 Winter Wellness Course head over to https://www.savoirfayre.co.uk/winter-wellness-series/Lorna’s book recommendation is Survival Skills for freelancers by Sarah TownsendFor more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2022-01-0132 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenLiz discusses her thoughts on her way to work in the car.In this first solo cast Liz talks about how this July, 2021 sees the 10 year anniversary of Liz’s brother-in-law taking his own life. Liz shares a little bit about the experience 10 years on. Liz also celebrates her 5 year anniversary of qualifying to be a yoga teacher. This is a new format episode as I’ll be sharing my thoughts whilst on the journey to my new work.For more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2021-07-2119 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenLiz and Jo chat about the benefits of home educationLiz Daffen chats to Jo who has home educated her children for life not just the pandemic. Jo tells her how she does it.For more info about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2021-06-1653 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenMin from Fitness Theory talks about what it's like to open a brand new gym 8 months before a pandemic.Liz Daffen chats with Min from Fitness Theory talks about what it's like to open a brand new gym 8 months before a pandemic. She shares her passions, inspirations and opens up about challenging times. Min always talks with such passion and and one word I associate with her now is fearless. Min is an inspiration and I always feel like I've learned something after a conversation with her.For more info about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2021-05-1254 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenHannah Dalton and Liz chat about inspirational women and leadership*Warning content may be a trigger* References to violence, rape and murder included in the podcast.Hannah Dalton joins me on the podcast this month. She studied history and women studies at university and went on to become a HR Director, counsellor and councillor, and on our weekly socially distance walks in lock down we often chatted about what’s changed for women over the years. Has it got better for women or do we still have a long way to go?I decided to go away and try and discover a little bit more on the to...2021-04-141h 04Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenViv Vella from AuthenticQ returns to talk about resilience.Viv Vella from AuthenticQ returns to talk about resilience. Viv talks about she helps clients to build resilience with her coaching.You can find out more about Viv and Authenticq here: http://www.authenticq.com/For more information about Liz : https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2021-03-0853 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenGuillaume chats to Liz about the reality of adoption.Guillaume and his husband recently went through the process of adoption, and now they are a family of four. Guillaume talks us through the highs and lows of the process. For more info about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2021-02-081h 53Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenFreddie Oliver chats to Liz about his passion for his fitness and shares tips for good mental health.Freddie Oliver is my guest today. Freddie is a PT at Fitness Theory in Epsom and we often have a quick catch up in between classes or training. Freddie has always inspired me by his positivity and passion and care for his clients. Freddie also chats about what it’s like growing up with his inspirational brother, Max who has autism, and Freddie shares his mental health tools and tips. For more info about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2021-01-111h 01Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenMichael Nelson-Cole chats to Liz about his UK based Chinese Martial Arts school.Michael Nelson-Cole from Shuai-Jiao London talks about his journey to set up one of the leading Chinese Martial Arts schools in the country.You can find out more about Michael and Shuai-Jiao here: www.shuaijiaolondon.co.ukIn the podcast we chat about what Shuai-Jio is and what other martial arts Michael has trained in. Michael has a couple of schools around the country and is keen to encourage more women into the sport. 2020 was starting off well and he was looking forward to the inter-school competitions until the pandemic put a stop to that. 2020-12-281h 06Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenThe Sleep Season: Selina Evelyn from Sleep and Flourish interviews Liz about Yoga and sleepThe Sleep Season: Selina Evelyn from Sleep and Flourish interviews Liz about Yoga and sleepFor the first time on this podcast Liz is interviewed and she shares her top 5 bedtime yoga poses, her ideal sleep routine and how she fell in love with yoga.For more info about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-12-141h 02Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenThe Sleep Season: Anja Brierley Lange from Yoga Embodied tells us how Ayurveda methods can help improve sleepThe Sleep Season: Anja Brierley Lange from Yoga Embodied tells us how Ayurveda methods can help improve sleep. Anja talks about her experiences of insomnia and how Ayurvedic practices have helped her with her sleep. We also discuss the doshas and how sleep changes at different stages of life. You can find out more about Anja here: www.yogaembodied.com And if you’d like to download her free ebook go directly to this page: https://yogaembodiedonline.com/pelvicfloor/For more information about Liz head here: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-11-301h 06Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenThe Sleep Season: Sandrine Olmi from Savoir Fayre talks about how nutrition can effect sleep.The Sleep Season: Sandrine Olmi from SavoirFayre talks about sleep and nutrition.Head over to Sandrine's website to sign up to her newsletter for inspirational recipes and challenges: https://www.savoirfayre.co.uk/For mor einfo about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-11-1645 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenThe Sleep Season: Liz chats to Hannah a sleep consultantLiz Daffen chats to Hannah from The Content Child talks about sleep as a parent and how to help your children with a good night’s rest too.You can find out more about Hannah here: https://thecontentchild.org/We cover ideal sleep routines for us all, and give Hannah give some great tips for new mums. She also talks about how her families sleep routine changed over 2020 and sleep changes when your children get older.For more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-11-0245 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenThe Sleep Season: Liz chats to Selina Evelyn from Sleep and FlourishWe cover morning routines, evening routines, how nature is good for the soul and what passions we discovered in 2020 as well as the challenges of launching a brand new business.Selina’s book recommendations include: The Stress Solution by Dr Rangan Chatterjee and How Not To Die by Michael Gregor and Jean StoneFor more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-10-1956 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenBryce Dunn from Cre8 Fitness talks about health and fitness.Bryce Dunn from Cre8 Fitness talks about health and fitness and sending cheesecake to friends via Uber in lockdown.You can find out more about Bryce here: www.brycedunnpt.com and at https://www.cre8fitness.co.uk/bryce-dunnFor more on Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-08-091h 08Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenAdele Smyth from Pure Body Moves talks about health, wellbeing and the menopause.Adele Smyth from Pure Body by Adele talks about health, wellbeing and the menopause.You can find out more about Adele here: https://www.purebodybyadele.co.uk/For more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-08-021h 01Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenSarah Coombes from Travel Counsellors talks about her holidays, her passion and what the travel industry looks like right now.Sarah Coombes from Travel Counsellors talks about her holidays, her passion and what the travel industry looks like right now You can find out more about Sarah and her offerings here: http://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/sarah.coombesFor more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-07-2650 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenSue Kinsey from Purple Feather talks about her passions, meditation and healing.Sue Kinsey from Purple Feather talks about her passions, meditation and healing. You can find out more about Sue and Purple Feather here: https://www.purplefeather.org.uk/For more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-07-1954 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenAnne Malone from Oasis of Sound talks about music, sound baths and sound healing.Anne Malone from Oasis of Sound talks about music, sound baths and sound healing.You can find out more about Anne and music here: https://www.oasisofsound.com/For more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-07-121h 01Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenCharmaine Evans talks about yoga, art and tv production.Charmaine Evans talks about yoga, art and tv production.You can find out more about Charmaine on her instagram page @charmainehevansFor more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-07-0545 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenLouise Zimmerman talks about running a business and giving birth during lockdown.Louise Zimmerman from Busy Lizzy talks about life as a new mum in lockdown whilst navigating the challenges of a business.You can find out more about Louise and Busy Lizzy here: https://busylizzyepsom.co.ukFor more about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-06-281h 02Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenSimon Rogers from Restore Your Body Now talks about mindset, mental and physical well-being.Simon Rogers from Restore Your Body Now talks about mindset, mental and physical well-being. You can find out more about Simon here: www.restoreyourbodynow.co.ukMore about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-06-211h 01Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenSandrine Olmi from Savoir Fayre talks about her passion for nutrition.Sandrine Olmi from SavoirFayre talks about her passion for nutrition.You can find out more about Sandrine and Savoir Fayre here: https://www.savoirfayre.co.uk/More about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-06-1449 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenViv Vella from AuthenticQ talks about her passions, life, teaching and executive coaching.Viv Vella from AuthenticQ talks about her passions, life, teaching and executive coaching. You can find out more about Viv and Authenticq here: http://www.authenticq.com/More about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-06-0755 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenAnja Brierley Lange from Yoga Embodied talks about Yoga and Ayuveda, pelvic floor and a bit more.Anja Brierley Lange from Yoga Embodied talks about Yoga, Ayuveda, pregnancy yoga, mental health, Pelvic floor and a bit more.You can find out more about Anja here: www.yogaembodied.com And if you’d like to download her free ebook go directly to this page: https://yogaembodiedonline.com/pelvicfloor/More about Liz: https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-05-311h 23Who's on the mat? with Liz DaffenJen Watson from Future Choices talks about CBD and natural healthJen Watson from Future Choices talks about CBD and natural health and wellbeing.You can find out more about Jen and Future Choices here: https://linktr.ee/futurechoicesMore about Liz:https://instabook.io/links/lizdaffen2020-05-2434 minWho's on the mat? with Liz DaffenTrailerTrailer for Who's on the Mat? with Liz Daffen2020-05-1900 min