The episode many of you have been waiting for and asking for!

And by many we mean at least one or two....

This is our take, our opinion on the narcissist, how they distort and manipulate and how they are attracted to the spiritually seeking.

Romantic relationship, business relationship or friendship.... this can be a very tricky situation to navigate. Heres our ramble....

Today our very special guest Haidee Stairmand chats to us about the practice of Hanna Somatics, the technique of pandiculation and much more.... Haidee has been practicing Yoga for over 20 years and teaching for over 10. She is passionate about Moving with ease, a self proclaimed Anatomy and physiology geek and brings elements of this to her teaching style. Initially trained in contemporary yoga she has gone on to study, Hanna Somatics, Neuro Kinetic therapy, Bio Dynamic Cranial Sacral therapy and iRest Yoga Nidra. Haidee believes in the power of slow and the bodies intelligence to restore and bring balance through awareness. Her classes combine somatics, breathing and easeful but powerful movements. Haidee is also part of the teaching faculty of The Contemporary Yoga school and runs a busy Yoga Studio in Titirangi. She teaches weekly classes and sees people clinically one on one. BOOK A SPOT IN THE UPCOMING SOMATICS WORKSHOP AT RAW WELLBEING (Only 1 spot left...) - 29 October 2023   Find Haidee on Instagram - @haideestairmand_bodytherapies   For Haidee's Yoga Classes in West Auckland - www.yogawest.co.nz For Haidee's Somatics Information, workshops and trainings - www.somatics.co.nz For Teacher Trainings that Haidee teaches on www.yogateaching.co.nz

In this exciting episode we chat with one of our teachers, our mentors - Kristine Weber. We discuss Kristine's yoga journey through to doing what she does now with her online yoga education platform subtleyoga.com and along the way we touch on topics such as: Yoga for the Healthcare Industry Bringing better yoga to the Mental Health System The age of Marketing and why it's so important as a yoga professional The changing face of Yoga Teacher Trainings Much much more.... LINKS AND FREE RESOURCES!!!! Links:  www.subtleyoga.com CHAIR YOGA FOR YOUR BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM https://go.subtleyoga.com/chair-yoga-1   Subtle® Yoga To Reduce Exhaustion & Overwhelm https://go.subtleyoga.com/exhaustion-1 Join the Subtle Yoga Community here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/Subtleyogacommunity

In this episode Nicole and John discuss, among other things.....What healing looks like. SAFETY first. What is Internal vs External Safety. Why your nervous system matters, how do you track it...? What is INTEROCEPTION and why does it matter? Meet yourself where you are at. Simplicity is a panacea for the information age. The benefits of judgement.

WE ARE BACK! It's been a while.....Were back to say that we are back.A chat about what on earth we have been doing and why it's been so long.

Jess is BACK! We continue the healing and awareness journey of Jess after losing her brother to suicide. Jess coming to terms with her mother's grief and struggle is the focus of this next part of the story. If you are interested in Jess's story and would like to get in touch with her, you can see her work and offerings to the world her at https://www.instagram.com/manawa_wellbeing/

Jess is BACK! We continue the healing and awareness journey of Jess after losing her brother to suicide. Jess coming to terms with her mother's grief and struggle is the focus of this next part of the story. If you are interested in Jess's story and would like to get in touch with her, you can see her work and offerings to the world her at https://www.instagram.com/manawa_wellbeing/

Lets chat about Orgonite.... what is it? Where did it come from? What does it do....? @rawgonite - Our Orgonite Dr Wilhelm Reich The Michelson & Morley Experiments James De Meo The Invisible Rainbow - A History of Electricity and Life

This conversation Sarah Spence covers so many topics that I have bullet pointed them for you! The Journey of maintaining daily practices Stages of Life Change Coming down off of the Pedestal The changing Kirtan and chanting scene.... and many many more things! LINKS to Sarah and MORE Sarah's Website - https://www.premratnamusic.net/ Sarah's Podcast - https://www.premratnamusic.net/podcast What is the Dalian Method? - https://www.madadalian.com/dalian-method/what-it-is/ Earthbeat Festivals - https://www.earthbeatfestival.live/ Something missing? Email us! studio@rawyoga.co.nz

In this Episode Nicole and John chat about another journey to awareness with special guest Scott Gazzoli from the Causing The Effect Podcast. Scott has always had the urge to help others and believes his podcast can transform people’s perspectives and limits. Scott lives, works and podcasts from Brooklyn, New York and is a Managing Director with the Quest Organization, a boutique advisory firm that caters to the needs of High Net Worth Individuals and Families. Scott prides himself on his ability to create solutions and build relationships with his clients. Scott is also a stand up comedian by night, which we chat to him about. "Sometimes we find ourselves living by other people’s expectations and perceptions. Being our true self is one of the biggest gifts we can give ourselves. This can be one of the most rewarding things we accomplish in life. Causing The Effect is a podcast focused on the true exploration of your mind and body to become your true self. The goal is to share and serve valuable knowledge that will bring your life to a new awareness through modern psychology, practical wisdom and physiology"https://www.causingtheeffectpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/causingtheeffectpodcast/

In this Episode we chat with a dear and wise friend Jessica Morfin who takes us through the first part of her awareness journey and how the death of her brother Ronnie to suicide lead to her understanding of transformation.

In this episode we sat down to chat with Benjamin McCarthy all about life, play, truth and embodiment. What does it mean to be human and be on a path to access your utmost vitality and potential life force?  Benjamin is the walking example of vibrant living, his kind, powerful and wise energy fills a room that allows for space and sharing no matter where you have come from.  We have been inspired by Benjamin following bits of his journey over the past 7 or so years, seeing him create, share and play is down right uplifting and we look forward to everything he is currently bringing to the world.  Lookout for his project qualmless, coming soon to your social media platforms...

In this Episode Nicole and John chat to Hannah McQuilkan - The Tree Mystic. Hannah is a Naturopath, Medical herbalist, Healer and Shaman with over 20 years experience in the wellness industry, her vision is to reawaken our ancient and inherent connectedness to life itself. ​To do this Hannah uses Forest Therapy, Celtic based nature worship and other healing arts such as Integrated Energy Healing and flower essences. Hannah is a psychic intuitive who works with the unseen worlds in order to create peace on earth. LINKS All products and services info on Tree Mystic Website Email Hannah directly - treemystics@gmail.com Tree Mystic Instagram Tree Mystic Facebook FREE EVENT - Lughnasadh Celtic Gathering and FeastSUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022 FROM 15:00-19:00The Sanctuary, 31 Kitenui Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025, New ZealandTICKETS HERE

Our continued conversation with Anneliese Kuegler, a dear friend and Embodied Movement Practitioner. Who is Anneliese? Anneliese is one of those people you don’t forget, she is scientist of the soul.  My Joy Body is her medium to touch and help as many people as possible.  She has a varied and diverse background from studying ancient eastern sciences and wisdoms to her current regenerative design work.   She is a speaker, coach, teacher and a lover of all beings. A qualified Yoga teacher who has made this art a major part of her life’s work.  She is honoured to be a student under some of the worlds best yoga teachers and prides herself on being a good vessel for passing on truly inspired knowledge. As a teacher in her own right Anneliese is knowledgeable, compassionate and a caring teacher who holds the good of her students over and above all else. Anneliese is a mother of two and is involved in the visual and performing arts.  She is the creator of the successful ‘Best Practice’ series of workshops being offered throughout New Zealand, Seven souls online medicine journey, and MJB-Cleansing. My Joybody is all about creating a deeper peace within and without, a healthier life and a connection to who you truly are.LINKS "Re-Entry" The Mobility and Core Workshop - Find your Central Pou MyJoybody WebsiteMyJoybody InstagramMyJoybody FacebookMyJoybody YouTube

Happy 2022 from Nicole and John, with this Episode on Life.... with our first Special Guest! Introducing Anneliese Kuegler, a dear friend and Embodied Movement Practitioner. Who is Anneliese? Anneliese is one of those people you don’t forget, she is scientist of the soul.  My Joy Body is her medium to touch and help as many people as possible.  She has a varied and diverse background from studying ancient eastern sciences and wisdoms to her current regenerative design work.   She is a speaker, coach, teacher and a lover of all beings. A qualified Yoga teacher who has made this art a major part of her life’s work.  She is honoured to be a student under some of the worlds best yoga teachers and prides herself on being a good vessel for passing on truly inspired knowledge. As a teacher in her own right Anneliese is knowledgeable, compassionate and a caring teacher who holds the good of her students over and above all else. Anneliese is a mother of two and is involved in the visual and performing arts.  She is the creator of the successful ‘Best Practice’ series of workshops being offered throughout New Zealand, Seven souls online medicine journey, and MJB-Cleansing. My Joybody is all about creating a deeper peace within and without, a healthier life and a connection to who you truly are.LINKS "Re-Entry" The Mobility and Core Workshop - Find your Central Pou MyJoybody WebsiteMyJoybody InstagramMyJoybody FacebookMyJoybody YouTube

In this Episode Nicole & John discuss the benefits to your nervous system that are attained from the practice of yoga asana.

In this Episode Nicole and John discuss the 'taboo' subject of death. Warning: This Episode may be triggering. Please listen with caution. Religion, spirituality and Science have all attempted to explain death and come up short. So we thought we would take a crack at it. Tune in for our rants.

In this Episode Nicole and John discuss the concept of ignorance from the yogic perspective and how it really creates suffering and frustration in our lives. How do we free ourselves from ignorance? We offer some contemplations to challenge the mind and go beyond the everyday understanding of reality.