Andy and Emma discuss this very useful analogy, which helps people to picture how external influences affect their attitude and perception. By understanding the Serene Lake concept, a person can be better able to understand how best to manage the 'bad weather' that churns up their emotions and stops them seeing the reality of their world at that moment. Particularly pertinent to people with short tempers and road-ragers! But applicable to all of us.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points. :-)

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In this episode Emma and Andy talk about the principles of the Kleshas - the 5 main causes of human suffering. Often illustrated as a tree trunk and 4 branches, Emma talks Andy through the details of this useful construct whilst also introducing the metaphor of the 2 arrows - another great lesson in reducing your own suffering.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points. :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.

There are many pros to going on a yoga retreat, but we try to balance this by delivering the cons too! Having both experienced and run yoga retreats, Emma and Andy discuss the benefits, costs and drawbacks, as well as touching on how to establish if a retreat is right for you.

Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points. :-)

If you would like more information about Emma and Andy or Learn Live Give and what they are trying to achieve, please go to www.learnlivegive.co.uk for more information. Also, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries, thoughts or feedback on our podcasts. We'd love to hear from you.