URBAN ŌM Yoga: Beyond The Mat

In this episode, senior teachers Ali Futrill and Sarah Kassam sit down with professional musician and Yoga Therapeutics Teacher Emma Williams to explore a more whole-human approach to yoga combined with physical & emotional health. From Yoga to Pilates to Physiotherapy, they unpack how different modalities look at movement, recovery and quality of life — and why integrating them can help us feel stronger, calmer, and more confident in daily life. They also open up a conversation about

Pilates or yoga — Which one’s for you? In this episode, senior yoga teachers Ali Futrill and Sarah Kassam roll out their mats and dive into the core (pun intended) of these two powerhouse practices — unpacking where they overlap, how they differ, and why both still matter in modern fitness and wellness. From early 20th-century reformer beds to ancient yogic philosophy, we trace how each discipline evolved — and how today’s classes blend strength, mindfulness, and mobility more than ever before

ut finding confidence, community, and a deeper connection to yourself. ✨ Perfect for: ✔️ Yogis secretly curious about teacher training ✔️ Students who wonder what their teachers went through ✔️ Anyone who wants to grow — on and off the mat 👉 Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts — YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform — and join Sarah and Ali as they demystify the journey of becoming a yoga teacher. Hit play, get inspired, and discover how you can take your practice,

So you just nailed your breathwork, floated out of savasana, and felt totally zen. Then someone cut you off in traffic and… poof. Instant rage. In this episode, senior teachers Sarah Kassam and Ali Futrill get real about the gap between how calm we feel on the mat — and how hard it is to carry that calm into actual life. Yoga helps regulate our nervous systems. That’s true. But it’s not magic. It only works if we practice it off the mat — and that’s the tricky part. What you’ll hear: 🧘‍♀️ Why yoga

Yoga therapeutics sounds fancy — but it’s not about being clinical or complicated. In this episode, senior teachers Sarah Kassam and Ali Futrill unpack what yoga therapeutics really is, and more importantly, how it relates to the way we live, move, work, and heal today. From physio clinics to corporate wellness, chronic stress to postural pain, yoga has evolved into something more functional, more adaptive, and more relevant than ever — and therapeutics is at the heart of that shift. What you’ll

They’ve got over 30 years of yoga teaching between them—but Sarah and Ali didn’t always buy into the yoga hype. In this second episode, the two seasoned yogis dive headfirst into the myths and misunderstandings that still surround yoga today. From “you have to be flexible to start” to “yoga is just stretching,” they explore where these ideas come from, which ones might hold a grain of truth, and which need to be tossed. What you'll hear: 🧘‍♀️ The truth behind the "perfect pose" myth 🕉️ Is yoga

Sarah and Ali, senior yoga teachers, friends, and partners, didn’t always live and breathe yoga. In this episode, they share their personal journeys from yoga skeptics to passionate mentors. Tune in for the real story of how yoga found them, and how they now guide others on their own transformative paths. With humour, honesty, and expert insights, Sarah and Ali explore how it is to grow as a practitioner and guide, offering inspiration and motivation in finding the value of yoga in your own way