Yoga Chai and a Dog
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Interactions between a Yoga professional and a non-yoga person covering a range of topics from yoga (of course!), wellness, health, nutrition, mindfullness and meditation. It is friendly and interactive and completely jargon-free (we hate jargons!). You can ask questions, share your experiences and be a part of this journey!Archna Mohan is a practising yoga professional for 10+ years, having earned her degree from Yoga Alliance, UK and trained under various gurus across Europe and Americas. Deepak Mohan, the non-yoga, is a forever doubtful, but inquisitive person, testing Archna's patience with his questions on various topics.
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Season 2: Introductions are in order again
August 02, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBHey Podfriends! After a break of 7 months, we are back again. We had been busy during the last couple of months with some new hobbies and things like that. And we share it all in this episode. We talked about these in this episode and as promised the links are below: 1. The wonderful work done by Gary and Michelle at DogsnHome. Their website is https://dogsnhomes.org.uk/ and their facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/DogsnHomes 2. We had mentioned Khalsa Aid as one of the o...
Mental Health Issues in Children
August 02, 2021 13:55 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn the first episode of Season 2 we start with a worrying trend that is becoming obvious post pandemic - mental health issues in children. In this episode we present our take on it and how to handle the issue. New episodes every fortnight on Fridays at 18:00 GMT. Well! we will try to! So don’t miss any episode and subscribe to this podcast. It comes at an enormous cost of one click! Credits: Music: Maddie Ashman and Edward Cross Introduction: Aditi Mohan We are really pa...
Season 2: Introductions are in order again
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBHey Podfriends! After a break of 7 months, we are back again. We had been busy during the last couple of months with some new hobbies and things like that. And we share it all in this episode. We talked about these in this episode and as promised the links are below: 1. The wonderful work done by Gary and Michelle at DogsnHome. Their website is https://dogsnhomes.org.uk/ and their facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/DogsnHomes 2. We had mentioned Khalsa Aid as one of the organ...
In Conversation with Dr Alka Patel
October 30, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWhen you think of doctors, you immediately think prescriptions and pills. Right? Wrong! We met a medical professional with a diference. Instead of pills, she prescribes lifestyle changes! And that resonated so much with our own views. No wonder we...
PTSD: In conversation with Marius Pelser
September 25, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHow many of us have heard of PTSD? How many of us really know what it is? We were so priviledged to talk to Marius Pelser who supports people suffering from Mental Health issues and especially PTSD. You cannot find a better peson than Marius to...
Mental Health: Your Tools and How to Use them
September 11, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHealing is not about changing who you are. It is about changing your relationship with who you are. A fundamental part of that is honouring how you feel.Mental health has come into a lot of prominence with the current endemic. We may be suffering...
Lets Talk About Mental Health
August 28, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBHealing is not about changing who you are. It is about changing your relationship to who you are. A fundamental part of that is honouring how you feel.Mental health has come into a lot of prominence with the current endemic. We may be suffering from...
It's difficult finding a mould for her! A powerhouse named Kiran Dembla
August 14, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThere are people who inspire you; and there are people who blow you away! Our guest on this episode is neither! It is extremely difficult to find a mould for this personality! Coming from a very tradition family she set to break all conceptions about...
In conversation with Jason Crandell and Andrea Ferretti
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIt was wonderful to have a free-flowing conversation with Jason and Andrea on everything but yoga. They are a wonderful couple who, like many others, try hard to maintain a balance between their professional selves and their personal lives. Hear Jason...
Building Resilience in the times of crisis
June 05, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBTough times call for tough measures. About 3 months in the pandemic, people have adopted various techniques to tide over the effects of lockdowns, home working and mental health. In this episode we share our experience and suggestions on what you can...
Being Human - the other side of a yoga practitioner
May 22, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a yoga practitioner? Their yoga practice, their teaching...? There's a human side to them too and they have traversed their own journey to where they are now. We thought of talking to...
Courage - the dare to do different?
May 08, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBWhat does courage mean to you? Is it heroics, or display of super human antics? Or just acting on impulse to do things differently, given the enormity of a situation? We wanted to explore this topic. Of course we had a point of view which you would...
Body Image - Revisited
April 24, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOur Episode on Body Image published on March 13, 2020 has become the top downloaded episode so far across the globe. We have received a number of queries and comments on that. Based on your questions and comments we decided to revisit this topic once...
Dealing with the Crisis
April 10, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBFor the first time we struggled to produce this episode. We knew it had to be about the Corona endemic, but were unsure what to talk about. We did not want to preach; nor advice. We ourselves are trying to make sense of this new reality. So here’s...
Self Care and Self Preservation - your two best friends
March 27, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWe are going through unprecedented trying times. People all over the world have been, and continue to be, affected by COVID 19 endemic. Its important for us to understand how can we help ourselves before helping others.New episodes every fortnight on...
Body Image - are you a victim of it?
March 13, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBChances are that you may not have heard about Body Image and yet you may be impacted by it. Surrounded by social media and constant advertisements we tend to feel impoverished, when we look at others and their bodies. And that takes us into a serious...
Coronavirus - what can we do about it?
February 28, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBCoronavirus is the biggest news today, all over the world. It evokes a lot of emotions everywhere - fear, anxiety, depression... you name it. So how do you handle this situation? What can you do about it? We have a solution and we discuss it in this...
Love's in the air!
February 14, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's St Valentine's Day, and the love bug has bitten us too. We have talked enough about yoga and wellness and health. Today, we take a detour and talk about love. How we fell in love and what do we think of it after four decades of being in love.New...
The Psychology of Eating - Knowking why diets don't work
January 31, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe third part of the series on how to ensures that resolutions become a part of your life. In this episode we discuss the psychology behind eating which often culminates in binge eating or drinking. Archna is a certified coach from the Institute of Psychology for Eating and shares her views on how this helps in gaining consciousness on your eating habits.
The Psychology of Eating - Knowing why diets don't work
January 31, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe third part of the series on how to ensures that resolutions become a part of your life. In this episode we discuss the psychology behind eating which often culminates in binge eating or drinking. Archna is a certified coach from the Institute of Psychology for Eating and shares her views on how this helps in gaining consciousness on your eating habits.
Being consistent - the power of habits
January 17, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBContinuing from our previous episode on resilutions, we talk about how to convert them as your habit!
Breaking the New Year's Resolutions
January 03, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBSo, you have made a resolution for the New Year? Congratulations! Many people make resolutions for the New Year only to see it being broken by February or March (if you are lucky!). In this episode we discuss what you need to do (and not do!) to ensure that you stuck to the resolutions.
Festival Stress
November 29, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHello! Its less than a month to Christmas. And I bet, you're stressed out about it. We discuss the do's and dont's of not getting stressed during the festivities and enjoy it as it should be.
A beginner's guide to Meditation
November 15, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBA listener has requested for a beginners guide on Meditation and guess who is made to do it?
Yoga and Stress Management
November 08, 2019 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDoes Yoga really help in stress management? What can we do to lower our stress levels using yoga.
Such an inspiration! Meet Woj Klisz
October 25, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn conversation with Woj Klisz a 25 year old practitioner of Calysthenics at Basingstoke.
Yoga and Weight Loss
October 18, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBDoes Yoga help in weight loss? That's a question that has been asked to us. And we try to answer this issue.
Gender Stereotypes - Can we ever get rid of them?
October 11, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB"Be a man!" "Don't be a sissy!" We hear these expressions day in and out. What is with gender stereotypes that makes it so difficult to get rid of?
Against all odds: A story of rediscovery
September 27, 2019 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWe talk to a super couple who agreed to re-live their last 10+ years living with a rare affliction and how it brought them together as a family. Alert: Please have a tissue at hand before listening to this episode.
Inner Resources: Your Bank of Happiness
September 20, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBDo you know each one of us have a bank within us which we can dip in at when everything seems just a bit unbearable around us? They are called inner resources and Archna Mohan explains more about it.
Hey! Its fun time!
September 13, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBLife begins when you start having fun. And you don't need to prep for it. Let go, and things start happening around you. We discuss why having fun is A-1 requirement for you and how to have fun - lots an lots of it!
Footnotes: Your Questions Answered
September 06, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWe reply to your mails (with utmost honesty) that we have received for the last 4 episodes. Keep them coming guys!
Life in a slow lane
September 06, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBFast lane, fast food, speed dialling, speed dating! Been there done it? Now is the time to think of slowing down.
Gratitude - Thank you dear listeners!
August 30, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBHave you ever considered thanking your car after that long journey? Or your chair which make you feel comfy? Or even the mobile device which makes your life so easy? Its not always about saying thank you. You can show gratitude in a number of ways!
Morning Pages? What the heck is that?
August 23, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBHave you heard of morning pages? And I'm not talking about the newspaper here. Its a fascinating ritual which our very own yoga professional Archna has been practicing. And it has done wonders for her. Would it do the same to you?
Does yoga really work for everyone?
August 16, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBYoga has recently gained a lot of popularity. Does this really work? Why should one go for yoga?
Does yoga really work for everyone?
August 16, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBYoga has recently gained a lot of popularity. Does this really work? Why should one go for yoga?
Hello World! Here we are!
August 09, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBHello World! Our very first episode. Did you find the title funny? So do we. But there's a reason for this title. Listen to this introductory episode where we talk a bit about ourselves and why we created this podcast.