At one point, my kitchen bench looked more like a pharmacy than a place to prepare food. Bottles lined up like soldiers—capsules for energy, powders for gut health, tinctures for sleep, sprays for focus. You name it, I probably had it. Most of it was practitioner-prescribed. Well-researched. Well-intentioned. I wasn’t just guessing—I was responding to real challenges. Years of chronic fatigue. Adrenal burnout. An ongoing eye condition that no one seemed able to fully crack. I worked with skilled...
May 23, 2025•32 min
In this episode, we delve into the transformative framework introduced by philosopher Ken Wilber, encapsulated in the principles: Wake Up, Grow Up, Clean Up, and Show Up. These concepts offer a comprehensive approach to personal and spiritual development, guiding individuals toward a more integrated and awakened life. Wake Up refers to the process of spiritual awakening, recognizing our true nature beyond the ego and experiencing a deeper connection with the universe. This awakening aligns with...
Apr 10, 2025•35 min
Join me as I chat about live, heath and spirit. As mentioned, here are some links: Please use the following link to get the best red light technology available: https://infraredi.com.au?sca_ref=7963432.mB3nkmhNaH Use promo code STUARTWATKINS for a nice discount. Take your baths to the next level with STEEP AYURVEDA. METHYLENE BLUE https://onegoldenthread.com/ Promo code STUART181 for 18% off for the comfiest, healthiest clothes possible! https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TE...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min
A cntrespace weekend retreat with Stuart and Cam Watkins featuring live soundscape by Matthew Hatch. January 11-12, 2025 Join us for this powerful immersive weekend of authentic Yoga and connection, blissful soundscapes and intelligent movement exploration, specifically focused on providing a potent platform to explore the Self, in a safe and supportive environment. To find calm and clarity. To release that which no longer serves us. And to cultivate energy and momentum as we head into this new ...
Dec 11, 2024•50 min
After an unexpected hiatus filled with home renovations and globe-trotting adventures with my daughter, I'm excited to reconnect with you all. Much love as we journey onward together. So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show: https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEi Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% off https://onegoldenthread.com/ Promo code STUART18 for 18% off. https://www.onegoldenthread.com/STUART18 To get the best mala beads out there visit: https://www.au...
Nov 29, 2024•57 min
Please join us for a practice to help wake us up to who we Truly are. Join us November 1st in Perth City for the next Quiet Mind, Open Heart. So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show: https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEi Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% off To get the best mala beads out there visit: https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off. Click the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min
We're back, baby! So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show: https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEi Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% off To get the best mala beads out there visit: https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off. Click the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on a total commitment to sustainability. I think you’ll love them too! https://refer.outerknown.com/stuartwatkins https://onego...
Jul 27, 2024•30 min
We're so proud of the graduates of our teacher trainer course! Well done Yoga Heart Mind crew! Many of you have been asking if we'll be doing the YTT again next year. We won't be, but we're very excited about this advanced studies programme. Check it out here and have a listen to this podcast episode to hear our vision for this programme. So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show: https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEi Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% off Plea...
Dec 16, 2023•56 min
Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. After graduating Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, art and writing. Her first book, Art of Attention , has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You , is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time , was released in ...
Jul 23, 2023•44 min
Tully is a committed father and husband who has a deep passion for supporting people to access their full creative potential in life, love and leadership. Known for his down-to-earth approach, Tully speaks about complex intimate issues with ease, clarity, and humour. He has a gift for helping people drop out of their busy overwhelmed heads and reconnect with the intuition of their gut and their heart. His unique ability to hold a deeply present and safe space allows him to facilitate powerful an...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Benjy and Heather Wertheimer have been leading kirtan (sacred chanting) worldwide since 2001 as the duo Shantala. They are known for their special gift of bringing the audience into a vast and loving experience through their unique blend of exquisite voices with instruments of India and the West. Together they create music with beauty, passion, and reverence. Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Utt...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min
After sell out shows at Perth and Adelaide Fringe, the other boy from Bassendean Corey White returns for one night only in Fremantle. I'll be going. If you want to join us and the WA community click here for tickets. Corey White went from criminal lawyer to Australia's most controversial comedian. Since then he's appeared at Sydney Writers Festival, on Triple M, SBS and OnlyFans. He's mic dropped the soap on the SAS, police, "journalists", the legal profession and government approved comedians. ...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Ryan Rowlands and Jaime Duff are the founders of of @holistika_au and @brotherhoodawakening Join these two beautiful men, myself and the incredible community. To book your ticket please click here. Much gratitude to the sponsors of this show: ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% off https://www.themilkcleanse.com Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% off https://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8 Promo code STUART for 10% off Much love! Support the show...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Eric Schwarz is a Yoga Teacher and a life coach. His teaching style is engaging, empowering and creative, embracing the full potential of body, mind and spirit. Eric was voted best yoga instructor in Washington, DC in 2016 and his students across the globe are a testimony of this honour. Eric is an E-RYT 500 and leads state of the art yoga teacher trainings. His personal journey and transcendent life teachings light up his classes, shining hope, unwavering faith and transformation. Eric’s teachi...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We're back! And we're inviting you on our upcoming online retreat. Here are the details: https://courses.yogaheartmind.com/courses/heart-of-the-middle-path Much love! Support the show
Feb 22, 2023•37 min
Harshada David Wagner is a master meditation instructor, author, artist, dad, and wisdom teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experience. Classically trained in the wisdom traditions of Yoga, Bhakti, Vedanta, and Tantra, his teachings come from his decades of working with people helping them learn to live more fulfilling, soul-centered, purpose driven lives. The Sanskrit name Harshada was given to him by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda in 1996, meaning "the bringer of joy, laughter, and delight"...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Daniel Simpson is a former foreign correspondent turned yogi who worked for such publications as Reuters and the New York Times. He first encountered yoga on a trip to India in the 1990’s. That experience left many unanswered questions so he went back to university, earning a master’s degree from SOAS in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation. He has since taught courses at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies on yoga history and philosophy, the Vedas and Upanishads and various yoga teacher trainings....
Aug 25, 2022•56 min
FROM LEARNT KNOWLEDGE TO EMBODIED WISDOM Solar Return Teacher Training 500Hrs A year long journey into the heart and mind of Yoga This 500 hour advanced online program has been designed by Jo, Stuart and incredible guest teachers to guide students through a deep and integral journey into the heart of Yoga. The Yoga Heart Mind advanced yoga training offers a comprehensive combination of asana, meditation, science, experiential anatomy, contemplative practices, advanced teaching skills, intelligen...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Cameron Norsworthy is a coach, keynote and TEDx speaker, author, and founder and CEO of The Flow Centre. Cameron has been a junior British tennis player and awarded the Outstanding Academic Achievement Prize for reports surrounding flow and performance. Cameron has coached numerous World Champions, leaders, entrepreneurs, and high profile military personnel. Fascinated by experience, optimal performance, and innovation, Cameron gives immersive talks that help others understand how they too can i...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Jo talks with filmmakers, Erin Granat and Machete Bang Bang, about their upcoming film Moon Manor. They get deep and real into the raw topics, such as the right to choose assisted dying, suicide and the death of a parent. MOON MANOR - A Comedy About Death (Inspired By A True-ish Story) Sometimes learning how to live, is learning how to die. With advancing Alzheimer’s and a determination to do things his way, 80 year-old Jimmy has decided to throw himself a fabulous FUNeral before his intentional...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Join Jo and Stu for this overdue musing on their current happenings. Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind! ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.com Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% off https://sacredtaste.com Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% off https://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8 Promo code STUART for 10% off Much love! Support the show...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Lisbeth Scott is a composer/ singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Los Angeles, California. She has recently completed scores for Universal's feature All My Life and their stunning silent film restoration of Stella Maris. Additionally, she has scored the gorgeous 2021 documentary “Gratitude Revealed “ by Moving Art/Netflix film creator Louie Schwartzberg. Lisbeth was twice nominated for an Annie Award for her score to Amazon’s top children’s show Tumble Leaf and also rece...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Registration for our upcoming Teacher Training will be available soon! We can’t wait to share this with you all! Support the show
Feb 01, 2022•24 min
Join Stuart Watkins and Ava Irani in this candid and humble conversation. Yogi/ philosopher inspiring an intentional life. 📍 W.A. 🔮 Studio @SpandaSchool 🍃 Silent Retreats in the Forest 🤍 Podcast @FunctionalSpirituality Ava’s yoga journey started in 2008 when she tasted her first savasana at the end of a 90 minute hot yoga class in Sydney, Australia. She was hooked, and became part of the furniture at the local studio while studying communications and philosophy at the University of Sydney. I...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Join Lama Surya Das and Jo Tastula in this beautiful Dharma conversation. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of Asia, including the Dalai Lama’s own...
Dec 25, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Genevieve Walker is a violinist and composer who draws from a deep reservoir of experience and inspiration collected from years of traveling the world and gracing international stages with Grammy nominated artist Krishna Das and the Juno nominated band Stars. Genevieve, is a Toronto native, mother, wife, and artist. This year, she completed her first solo album and brought her son into the world. Genevieve is offering a pre-sale of my her new album Home Songs on Kickstarter! The music is recorde...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Join Jo and Stuart for this conversation from their Yoga Heart Mind app. If you'd like to listen/watch the rest of the conversation please download the Yoga Heart Mind app and have a look under the 'Dharma & Lifestyle' section of the app. Click here for iPhones. Click here for Android. Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind! ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.com Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% off https://sacredtaste.com Promo ...
Dec 01, 2021•39 min
My wife Jo will now be joining forces with me on the podcast! Stay tuned for more from The Yoga Heart Mind Podcast. With love, Stu and Jo Support the show
Nov 07, 2021•59 min
Returning back to the podcast for the 3rd time is Amanda Noga. Amanda is the founder of Yoga Alchemy , Karma Kolab and co-creator of FLOW . Amanda will be launching the 'Paths to You' mentorship program on September 1st in which you can work with Amanda 1.1 for 40 days OR in a group learning program for 3 months. For every registration Amanda will donate to either a Mother in India, supporting her through childbrith OR sponsor a girl by taking care of her education for a year. Its bringing toget...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 19 min
January is a recognised healer for people with chronic illness and multi-instrumental frequency musician. She has healed herself from debilitating illness that modern medicine couldn’t support, using healing foods and sound therapies and continues to support people around the world with 'mystery' illness to bring them back to health. She has a deep love for world cultures creating her unique blend of her earthly sounds driven from the roots of her island home and has performed on the world stage...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min
