Yoga Matters Podcast
Join an experienced yoga teacher and her skeptical yet curious husband as they explore the fascinating world of yoga philosophy and principles. This lighthearted yet deeply insightful podcast bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, through playful banter, relatable stories, and thought-provoking discussions. Emma and Andy aim to tackle a wide range of life affecting topics as well as the deeper meaning behind yoga — all while keeping it fun, engaging, and accessible for everyone, skeptics included! Perfect for couples looking to connect, learn, and laugh together.
Yoga Matters Podcast
Latest Episodes
089 Auyrvedic words of wisdom: Agni, Mala, Ama, and Ojas
In this week's podcast we get into four ancient Ayurvedic terms about digestion and vitality: Agni, Mala, Ama, and Ojas.We discuss: Agni — your digestive fire that breaks down food and "digests" experiences and emotions too; Mala — the n...
088 Buddha's story
In this week's episode we tell the story of the Buddha — not the statue, not the symbol, but his actual life: a sheltered prince, a series of decisions that changed his worldview, over indulgence and self-denial that didn't work, and the eventu...
087 Who's in your Satsang?
Do you wanna be in our Satsang? Do you have any idea what we're talking about? Andy didn't either, before this podcast!In this week's episode, we discuss what a Satsang actually is, how it relates to a Kula and a Sangha, and how being pa...
086 Is Yoga a Religion?
In this week's podcast we ask "Is yoga a religion?" Spoiler: it's not a simple yes or no — this is yoga philosophy, after all. Emma and Andy come at it from opposing corners, digging into yoga's roots in Vedantic, Hindu and other an...
085 Balancing Masculine and Feminine
In this week's podcast we discuss Balancing Masculine and Feminine — one of yoga's oldest ideas, going right back to Shiva and Shakti. Not "men vs women," but two energies everyone runs on: the masculine (drive, focus, structure, doing) and the...