Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interactive episode designed to help you reflect on your year. This episode consists of three parts: Creating a greenlight list, synthesizing key lessons and thoughts and creating an iOS instead of a vision board. I share the wins I’ve experienced this year from my first full calendar year of entrepreneurship after quitting my 9-5 law firm job. If you are enjoying the Leadership and Yoga content, I’d love to practice with you in my upcoming retreat at Río Chirripó...
Dec 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 59
Join Shawna Krueger for an episode on the ins and outs of celebrating others. What it means and why you should do it. In a time of celebration we can get totally overwhelmed if we are only thinking about celebrating ourselves, what we have and where we are. But I’m going to argue that second hand joy is often more potent. There’s a profound power that’s born out of celebrating others, which means showing off their strengths, complimenting them, recognizing them, sending them business. Sending th...
Dec 21, 2023•43 min•Ep. 58
Today my guest is Sonya Moore. Sonya is an author, a yoga instructor, and quite the lover of adventure I must say after reading her first book, Some Kind of Magic . Tune in to hear about yoga lifestyle, magic moments, self-discovery, meditation, and travel. We discuss the process of finding your voice, writing a book, overcoming the fear of judgment and experiencing yoga offerings around the world: from luxury to wooden beds and wooden pillows in a meditation center in Thailand. This episode is ...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 57
This is your handstanding handbook in audio form. Today I share tips from my journey and the actual process I used to be able to hold a handstand in the middle of the room. I do not intend to position myself as a master, or give you a handstand episode filled with technical terms or alignment. Here's advice from an average chick, who found the process to be simple, but not easy. No you don’t have to do a handstand to do yoga, but if you’re feeling like you want to, I hope you leave today feeling...
Dec 01, 2023•48 min•Ep. 56
How to start your podcast and grow your podcast audience with Shawna Krueger on Leadership and Yoga. This episode is for you if you are looking to start and grow a podcast, even if you do not have a big online following. This is the podcasting podcast episode. How to start your podcast, how to grow your podcast, and how to enjoy it along the way. Today I share with you 10 lessons I’ve learned in 1 year of podcasting. Sign up for Off the Mat Mastery: https://shawnakru.com/offthematmastery/ Messag...
Nov 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 55
How to host a yoga retreat from SCRATCH. 10 tips for hosting your retreat, tangible and subtle. Plus, at the end, I give you a step by step breakdown of how I’ve gone about setting up retreats. This episode is for you if you want to host a retreat but don’t feel like you are set up for it. Maybe you are not a big influencer, don’t own a studio or feel like the pool of people you interact with is not that big. This episode is also for anyone looking to execute on a big project, retreat or not. Jo...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 54
Let’s talk about how to channel the energy of perfectionism to where it counts. When perfectionism is spread too widely, it becomes anxiety. I discuss how having everything too perfect actually stunts your growth, and how you can reframe how you think about perfectionism. You’ll find four keys to redirecting perfectionism so you can experience more peace, and more progress. Plus, I share a moment during a race that is burned into my mind: a moment I realized that my need for perfectionism had go...
Nov 10, 2023•44 min•Ep. 53
Today's episode is a recap of the second yoga retreat that I've hosted! Katie Williams and I recorded this episode live at Río Chirripó after the retreat ended. You can expect a behind-the-scenes look into what it's like to host a yoga retreat. Tune in for authentic stories, tips for hosting a retreat, hilarious moments, an overview of the value of this retreat and why Río Chirripó is our favorite retreat center in Costa Rica. We will be hosting another retreat next year, DM on instagram for det...
Nov 03, 2023•49 min•Ep. 52
On today's solo episode, we talk about devotion. What is the difference between devotion and worship. Do we all have things that we are truly devoted to? Is devotion always good? Today I tell you how to inspire yourself through devotion, and how it can help you find success and lead to powerful downloads. Plus, I share the story of the first and only time I passed out during a breath hold, and how all of my ideas for my upcoming retreat downloaded into my mind while taking time off in Madeira. T...
Oct 27, 2023•48 min
Today my guest is Ashish Arora. Ashish is a yoga instructor who grew up in Delhi and is currently based in Seattle. He spent 16 years as an engineer in the computer and video game industry before becoming a full-time yoga instructor. And since then, he’s been teaching for 8 years and teaching weekly, as many as 20 classes per week. Ashish’s classes are challenging, yet not too serious, and his extensive knowledge is complemented by his joyful, energetic personality. After experiencing a lay off,...
Oct 20, 2023•56 min•Ep. 50
In today’s episode I share a story of rejection in Portugal and the reason why it’s okay that our best is not always good enough. In addition, I talk about the pressure of timelines, what happens when our expectations are broken, and how the wildest synchronicities can be born from those moments if we are able to focus even in the face of disappointment. Warning: I still need to learn how to use the very nice microphone. AI background cleaning is the distortion you hear. Stay tuned for better au...
Oct 13, 2023•32 min
Today I have a special collab episode to share with you. One of the questions I am asked most frequently aside from yoga-related questions is: How did you learn Spanish? And how did you become fluent in Spanish? Who better to discuss fluency with than a language teacher? Emma Martinez is an English and Spanish teacher, and if you’re tuning in today, you will hear about what it takes to learn a new language, what it means to be fluent, and what you can gain from learning another language. Plus, w...
Oct 06, 2023•49 min•Ep. 48
Today my guest is Clara Tomé. Clara is a fashion model, environmental activist and a European Union Climate Pact Ambassador. She holds a masters degree in environmental law and has been part of numerous projects including being a Next Gen Assembly member and being a part of the 2023 United Nations Water Conference… all of which has had her featured in everything from Greenpeace to Business Insider. And at the same time she is modeling internationally for all kinds of brands. As a rough agenda in...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 47
I’m not going to lie— I think teaching in-person is absolutely essential. It has taught me more life skills than just about any other job that I have had. It is also one of the only things that consistently pushes me to grow, no matter how much I “practice” it. Tune in today to hear the truth behind the first yoga class I ever taught at a studio, and two absolutely hilarious moments that represent how I was feeling. In addition, I share 3 ways you can build up the courage to teach your first yog...
Sep 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 46
Today my guest is Victoria Hutchins. Victoria, also known as the Daily Victorian in the online world, is a yoga instructor, content creator and corporate lawyer living in Houston, Texas. If you are tuning in today you’ll hear a bit of background on Victoria’s journey and what she’s learned along the way. And we’ll also touch on key topics that include creativity, fear, simplicity, inspiration and of course, teaching yoga. Time stamps: 05:20 Starting to practice and eventually teach yoga 08:30 Ad...
Sep 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 45
That’s right, today, Friday, September 8th, is my birthday, and I am bringing you an extra special episode: 26 lessons from 26 years. I present these lessons to you in exactly the order that they came to mind, and spoiler alert, I think they get better as the episode goes. This list is completely organic, otherwise I would have overthought this episode and decided to not do a birthday episode after all because how do you really think of the most important things you’ve learned on earth? Well, th...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 44
This week I have an episode that is ENTIRELY different. Sometimes what we need, is not more information, but rather to take a step back and slow down. There’s something powerful about stillness, silence and listening to the melody of it all rather than stuffing your brain with more words. Sometimes what you learn is even more powerful than hours of letting your brain run on loops trying to problem solve. This is one of my favorite jungle moments. I recorded this audio one morning in Villeta, Col...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
Today my guest is Greta Hill. Greta has been studying yoga, meditation, and the healing arts for more than 25 years, and she has been teaching internationally since 1999. She facilitates Yoga Teacher Trainings, retreats, and online yoga lifestyle courses. She has also served as a consultant for a variety of wellness magazines, including the Yoga Journal. If you’re tuning in today, you’ll hear insight on teaching yoga, including tips for focusing on students and getting out of your own way, takin...
Aug 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 42
This is an episode on survival, hitting rock bottom and exponential growth that will leave you motivated and rooting for Simón the whole time. It’s a story of doing whatever it takes, and finding inspiration instead of letting sadness take over, even in the face of injustice and having everything you’ve ever known taken from you. If you’re tuning in today, you will laugh, smile, cry, and leave ready to do the work. This is a very special interview because every time I ask who you want to hear fr...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 41
This is how to put in some serious hard work on something that’s outcome is unknown. If you feel like you are lacking the spark to dedicate yourself fully to a project, this episode is for you. I share what I’ve learned about the relationship between working hard in the physical realm, whether that’s on the yoga mat or performing manual labor on the farm, and applying that same work ethic to creative, How to Enjoy Working Hard - 7 Ways endeavors. What is the relationship between manifestation an...
Aug 11, 2023•47 min•Ep. 40
Today my guest is Marla Tortorice, also known as Marla’s Yoga on instagram. Marla is a yoga instructor who practices both Ashtanga and Vinyasa, and a yoga content creator. As Marla started Ashtanga a little over a year ago, this is a great episode for you if you want to hear what Ashtanga is and why you might enjoy it from the POV of someone who has encountered great contentment and progress in her newfound practice. If you are tuning in today, you will also hear about how we often fall into the...
Aug 04, 2023•52 min•Ep. 39
Today my guest is Adam Husler. Adam is a yoga teacher based in London who has taught over 10,000 hours of yoga, in over 60 studios across over 20 countries. His background off the mat includes law school, the boxing ring, ultramarathons, the non-profit sector, and being a dad. In addition to teaching classes, workshops, consulting, mentoring, leading retreats and trainings, and creating content for social media…He is also a host of the honestly unbalanced podcast with his wife, Holly. If you are...
Jul 28, 2023•47 min•Ep. 38
Today my guest is Laura Cabral, also known as Lau. Lau is a yoga instructor and holistic health coach based in Puerto Rico. She also runs wellness and yoga events, and is the host of the podcast, Dosis de Juguito. Lau’s mission is to help women become the healthiest, most authentic and glowing version of themselves. If you are tuning in today, you will hear a bit of behind the scenes of Lau’s journey. We’ll start with yoga and wellness, and other topics we’ll touch on include: hosting yoga event...
Jul 21, 2023•52 min•Ep. 37
Today I’m here to tell you about teaching at an event that I quite literally dreamed about— as in I put it on my dream board the minute I saw it last year, and was shocked and thrilled to be invited to teach at this year. Tune in to hear about how I was able to teach this giant class, how I prepared, and how I was feeling. I share some "oh shit" moments and "oh yes" moments, and my major takeaway. Plus, I share 6 things you can do to set yourself up for doing something similar or reaching a big ...
Jul 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 36
Today my guest is Paloma Marin. Paloma, also known as @palo.yoga on instagram, is a yoga instructor and a content creator with over a million followers on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. Paloma has an online yoga studio called Prayana, and is a host of the podcast “Lo Que Te Mueve.” By training she is also a chemical engineer even though right now she focuses all of her energy on sharing yoga. If you are tuning in today, you will get a bit of a behind the scenes look at Paloma’s journey, starting...
Jul 14, 2023•50 min•Ep. 35
Today my guest is Fernanda Santos. Fernanda is a yoga teacher and a coworker of mine— we teach at the same studio. This is a special episode as it’s not every day that I have a teacher on the podcast that shares a physical practice space with me. If you are tuning in today, you will hear about how Fernanda found yoga, and her journey building a community in a new country after moving to the US from Brazil. This episode is full of real, authentic stories about teaching yoga and practicing yoga in...
Jul 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 34
Welcome to our first 1:1 chat in a while! Today I share with you what I wish I would have known when I first started investing in myself and everything that's waiting for you inside my next retreat. I cover the value of travel, why you are your most important asset to invest in, and how to invest in yourself. It’s often easier to go into debt for college than it is to trust yourself to make investments in yourself. Why? To finish off the episode, I get into why I am passionate about hosting retr...
Jul 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 33
Today my guest is Annysa Baker, also known as Ness and perhaps better known as Inversioness on Instagram. Ness is a yoga instructor, content creator, improvised movement enthusiast and an incredible inversion practitioner. Today you have the opportunity to listen in on our virtual coffee chat— yes, we both had coffee in-hand— as I ask Ness about everything from how to start practicing yoga to thrift shopping, to facing the fear of teaching and serving others. We discuss her sources of inspiratio...
Jun 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 32
Today my guest is Julia Izquierdo. Julia is a yoga teacher, holistic health coach and content creator based in Miami. If you are tuning in today, you will hear a bit of behind the scenes of Julia’s journey. If you are curious about how you can stop underestimating yourself, listen to what Julia has to share on imposter syndrome, going all-in, and why judgment has no real power over us. Plus, we talk about the journey to becoming a wellness professional and teaching yoga in general. Julia’s websi...
Jun 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 31
Today my guest is Zoë Jane Mitchell. Zoë is a certified yoga teacher and lover of all things health and wellness. She has lived and worked internationally and is currently based in Miami. If you are tuning in today, you will hear about both practicing and teaching yoga, building confidence, staying dedicated and consistent, and tips for showing up for yourself and for others. Plus, Zoë shares a behind the scenes look into her own journey with yoga, and her billboard messages she’d like to share ...
Jun 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 30
