In this episode, Matt Sorensen interviews Bridget Hughes, a yoga teacher at TrueWoo, Cronulla, who shares her personal journey into yoga, the principles of Iyengar yoga, and the importance of body awareness and alignment in practice. They discuss the significance of holding poses, observing oneself, and addressing common postural distortions through asana. The conversation also touches on the nine-point flexibility index and how it relates to overall body awareness and health. In this conversation, Bridget and Matt explore the intricate relationship between yoga, the ego, and physical challenges. They discuss the importance of balance in strength training and flexibility, the role of yoga in physiotherapy, and the rigorous training required to become an Iyengar Yoga teacher. The conversation also delves into the significance of breath work in yoga, contrasting Iyengar practices with other breath work methods, and emphasises the journey of self-discovery through yoga as a means to understand and manage trauma.

00:00 "This episode has taken us literally 25 hours."

03:29 "There's more to the movement."

17:33 "Yoga means union or reunion with one."

18:27 "It's observing from the inside."

23:45 "Asana is the physical practice."

30:13 "The closer to zero you are, the more..."

33:08 "It's a problem waiting to happen."

36:45 "Yoga is a holistic practice."

40:24 "Iyengar teachers are quite well trained."

46:31 "Breath work comes from yoga practices."

57:11 "It's a progression. It's a learning."

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