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In this episode, I’m joined by Ray Duhaney, founder of Ve Kitchen—a highly acclaimed vegan restaurant in London—and an extraordinary yoga teacher.

Ray shares his deeply personal journey, revealing the physical and emotional challenges he’s faced, including a debilitating hip injury that led him to discover yoga. Through his practice, Ray not only rehabilitated his body but also uncovered how unresolved trauma had taken root in his hips and core. Yoga became the key to processing these emotions, quieting the ego, and embracing inner stillness. In our conversation, we also explore:

• The connection between attachment and suffering
• How trauma and emotions can become stored in the body
• The eight limbs of yoga, focusing on Ahimsa (non-harming) and Brahmacharya (moderation), and how these principles have shaped Ray's journey toward self-awareness and personal growth

Connect with Ray here: https://www.i-guru.yoga/yoga/

Let’s go on a walk together. And not just any old walk...a mindful walk. A walking meditation is a fantastic way to connect the body and mind while you’re on the go. Whether you hate sitting still to meditate or you simply don’t have the time to sit still this is a great alternative that still cultivates present moment awareness.

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Kara Ladd is an award-winning multimedia entrepreneur & journalist known for her catalytic storytelling, purpose-driven thought leadership and boutique consultancy. In today's conversation, Kara and I talk about breaking the binary between spirituality and business, the daily rituals that help us prevent burnout and how to live with more alignment and intention.

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There’s no doubt that these are stressful times. This meditation is designed for re-centering for rebalancing in times of chaos or uncertainty. We cannot control what is going on around us but what we can do is be proactive in coming back to our breath, returning to ourselves, and strengthen our muscles of resilience, of compassion, and shift our perspective. So let’s take this time to slow down together and do just that. 

We return to an episode on fear from Season 1. We are taught to move away from fear when in reality, we must lean into our fears in order to release them. Just as a loved one or trusted friend may express their fears to us, we must step back, listen to, and hold compassion for our own. 

Use this meditation as an invitation to slow down, to connect to your innate peace within, and cultivate an unhurried presence. This episode was inspired by a Lao Tzu quote, "nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished". I hope you find peace and compassion as you slow down and trust the unhurried presence within. 

Explore a breath practice designed to revitalize and awaken you followed by a meditation on vitality. Like a reset button for the mind, approach your day with a sense of radiance. I hope you enjoy! 

**New Space Music by Brian Eno

Take a few minutes out of your day to consciously let go of what no longer serves you. Release tension in both the body and the mind and open up to this very moment. 

The spacious mind has room for everything. Carve out this time to allow all things to be as they are and observe the expansive quality of your mind.

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*New Space Music by Brian Eno

Release into the moment through breath and body awareness cultivating a sense of ease and presence.