Netflix For Yogis - Top 10 Shows To Watch May 2019

It's Friday night, you've just finished a beautiful yin yoga class to end the week and you want to vege out on the couch - we got you! Here we've compiled a list of the best things to watch on Netflix for yogi's! So put on some comfy pants...oh wait, you're probably already wearing your yoga pants, make a big pot of chai and some moringa popcorn and enjoy the show!


1.The OA

I read somewhere that this series is the most binged series on Netflix, so clear your schedule because chances are you’re going to watch this series in one sitting - it’s that good!

Dripping in underlying spiritual symbolism (death, rebirth, chakras, angels and demons etc), the story of Prairie/Nina/OA will have you hooked and thinking about it days later.

Watch if: you’re looking for entertainment with underlying messages.

Trust the unknown. Netflix Original Series 'The OA' is now streaming on Netflix. instagram.com/the_OA From Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, the visionary filmmakers behind Sound of My Voice and The East, comes a powerful, mind-bending tale about identity, human connection and the borders between life and death.

2. Brene Brown - The Call To Courage

Ok, so I have been totally fangirling on Brene Brown; I love what she says and I love the way she says it. I learnt so many fabulous tools from watching this, such as beginning all difficult conversations with, “the story I’m telling myself is…”. Honestly, she’s so brilliant. This is a must watch.

Watch if: You want to work on yourself and improve your connections.

With one of the most viewed TED talks of all time, research professor and best-selling author Dr. Brené Brown challenges you to show up, step into the arena and answer the call to courage. Only on Netflix, April 19th.

3. Our Planet

I watched in awe at the beauty and mystery of nature throughout this series. Living within a city it is so easy to forget how incredible the world is. Narrated by the legend himself David Attenborough this series will make you amp up your efforts (even more) towards environmental sustainability.

Watch if: you want to educate yourself on the reality of global warming.

Share the wonder of the extraordinary place we call home. Utilizing the latest technology Our Planet was filmed entirely in Ultra High Definition in over 50 countries. From exotic jungles to the deepest seas, open your eyes to the connections we all share. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

4. Jane

Jane Goodall is one of my ultimate heros, and not for the obvious reason that she lived with Chimpanzees in Africa at a time when a) no one else had and b) it was unheard of for a women to live in Africa solo, but because of her holistic approach to life. She lives with such love for all living things. “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” 

I read her autobiography Reason For Hope; A Spiritual Journey a few years ago and it is still one of my favorite books.

Watch if: you want to feel uplifted

Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of JANE, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure.

5. John & Yoko - Above Us Only Sky

“Imagine” remains such a powerful album to this day. Watch never seen before footage of the making of this monumental album, as John, Yoko and co. use music and poetry to inspire change in the world.

Watch if: you want to be inspired by a couple of love birds (that happen to be famous) who wanted to bring peace to the world.

Watch in USA: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81069255 Watch in UK: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/john-yoko-above-us-only-sky "This feature-length documentary about the making of Lennon's album Imagine, featuring unseen footage from John and Yoko's Berkshire home where much of it was recorded, is as close as you're going to get.

6. Period. End Of Sentence

This Oscar-winning documentary shines the spotlight on issues surrounding menstruation in India. Access to sanitary napkins is almost non-existent and as a result many girls drop out of school. They are believed to be dirty and are not permitted to enter temples. There is so much shame and misinformation about menstruation. This project is so inspiring, to find out more check out The Pad Project

Watch if: you want to lift the taboo on menstruation and be inspired by women’s empowerment.

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7. Roma

This Oscar nominated film is beautifully shot in black and white, set in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City. It portrays an intimate family portrait and the dynamics between Cleo, a domestic worker and the family. An insightful reflection of director Alfonso Cuarón own experience as a child.

Watch if: you’re interested in human connection.

A story that chronicles a tumultuous year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s. Exclusive Limited Theatrical Engagements on 11/21 and on Netflix 12/14.

8. A True Cost

After the devastating factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013, the spotlight has been on the fashion industry and the treatment of factory workers in developing countries.

Watch if: you’re a consumer, ie. EVERYBODY needs to watch this documentary

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9. Amelie

Amelie has been in my top fave movies since it’s release in 2002 (where does the time go?). Beautifully filmed, we watch Amelie, a kind and slightly awkward girl, try to change the world by changing the lives of the people around her.

Watch if: it’s a cold rainy night and you need something to give you the warm and fuzzies.

Starring: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, and Jamel Debbouze Amélie (2001) Official Trailer 1 - Audrey Tautou Movie Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love.

10. The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Based on a true and truly inspiring story. Exploring the food crisis in Malawi’s in the early 2000s and a boy’s (William Kamkwamba) courage and determination to make a positive change in his community.

Watch if: you need a good cry.

Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine. Based on the best selling book and true story of William Kamkwamba. Directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and introducing Maxwell Simba. Debuts on Netflix March 1, 2019.

Have you watched anything inspiring lately? Comment below and let us know!


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