Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a short podcast episode on taking action. Let’s talk what kind of action to take, understanding the point, and how to actually execute and stick with the actions and habits we want to stick with. This is not about taking action just to say you did. This is about taking action from a place of presence and alignment. This is also not about setting such lofty goals that you keep proving to yourself that you cannot meet the mark. This is about how to properly understand ...
Jul 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 89
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Lisa Neale, for an episode on religion and spirituality and why yoga can help us return to a sense of spiritual connection. We begin by talking about organized religion and a sense of shutting out spirituality or feeling like something is missing spiritually, and turn to how yoga opened the door for spirituality again. Let’s talk religious programming, the sense of connection with the divine, the use of the word God, awareness of death, sexuality, obsession...
Jul 17, 2024•48 min•Ep. 88
Hey, it's Shawna Krueger, and today I'm giving you a solo episode on self-love. This is how to tap into self-compassion in the face of having the habit of criticizing yourself terribly. I give you 3 tangible steps and tell you my story live from my childhood backyard!! (Yes, this is my first outdoor episode.) This is a “strong” approach because this episode is about taking back control. It is not about feeling bad for yourself. It’s about getting fed up with the self criticizer. It’s about speak...
Jul 12, 2024•54 min•Ep. 87
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an epic interview with today’s guest, Sasha Jade Gabriel. This interview is close to my heart because Sasha is someone whose photos have shown up on my vision board representing adventure, connection with myself, being “tough” and freedom lifestyle for years. Her energy in this episode comes through even stronger than I imagined. Today, I showed her my vision board and we talked about tapping into your creativity and enthusiasm, pushing your limits and finding deep p...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 86
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on the power behind slowing down. I am incredibly passionate about this topic because we all know it’s good for us, but why can’t we do it? Relax and let today’s stories sink in, it might be helpful. I discuss how you can’t shift up a gear without taking your foot off of the gas pedal, how slowing down does put you behind, and the benefit to leaning into planting and harvesting seasons in our work, creativity and life. Join the Leadership and Yoga Fam ...
Jul 05, 2024•54 min•Ep. 68
I sat down with Bree Poort to discuss her Mojo Retreat that I attended in Hawaii. We talk about art, synchronicity, self-love, teaching yoga, magic, home birth and more. Tune in to feel inspired to tap into your own inner artist and creativity. Bree is the author of the Mojo Book and founder of Mojo Retreats & Events. She is an artist and entrepreneur consultant by trade, and a yoga & meditation facilitator by heart. She is also a mother of two. I adore Bree’s emphasis on the importance ...
Jun 28, 2024•58 min•Ep. 84
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on what to do when anxiety holds you back. I share my only story with anxiety, and tangible tips that feel actionable. I’m not here to treat or cure anxiety but rather to talk about the effect of when it holds you back and hijacks what you want and even your personality. This episode is not just about our ability to go outwards or put yourself out there. It’s also about your ability to go inward. It’s beyond stage fright or imposter syndrome. On the ag...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Amber Parucha for an episode on community building and events in the yoga and wellness space. Amber is a photographer, event producer and a creator of the viral Seattle yoga in the park series which is that massive 500 person class that you may have seen on my instagram. In this episode, Amber gives a roadmap for building and scaling an event like Yoga in the Park. For even more details on growing a large-scale community yoga event, take a look at this chec...
Jun 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 82
Welcome to a solo episode on how to find focus and how to stay focused with me, Shawna Krueger. I have found that one of the antidotes to fear is focus. Yes, familiarity beats fear, but focus is an element that helps us transform. And FOMO is the enemy of focus. Fear needs something to feed on. Use focus to connect to your why and to tame your mind and actions in the face of fear. I tell a story of how my focus on growing my podcast helped me face a fear. Plus, I give some funny stories from my ...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 79
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my best friend, Katie McAuliffe, for an episode on how to host a yoga retreat. We just got back from hosting our 3rd yoga retreat in the span of one year! Katie is the co-author of The Ritual of Writing Journal (our beloved brain child), a yoga teacher and the editorial manager for Alo Moves. A year ago, we were just finishing up our first ever retreat and we have learned so much in a short amount of time. We are here to show you that rapid transformation is possible...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 80
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interview with Linda Yoonjin. Linda is the director of Brain Education TV and also a content creator and wonderful teacher. I take classes with her nearly every day virtually. She does a number of very admirable and impressive things from teaching brain education to kids, to growing a YouTube channel to a community of over 346K. On a personal note, I wanted to talk to her because she was my first Body and Brain teacher, which is thanks to my mom showing me her vid...
May 24, 2024•59 min•Ep. 79
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interview with my guest, Adell Bridges. This is a special episode because Adell is the MOST requested interview on the Leadership and Yoga podcast and today I have the honor of sharing our conversation with you!! Adell is a yoga teacher, movement motivator, author and creator of the MWA (Move with Adell) method. Based in the UK, she is “an internet personality” according to google. If you are tuning in today, you will hear insights from Adell on teaching yoga, the...
May 10, 2024•51 min•Ep. 78
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with Bhushan Deodhar. Bhushan is a meditation and breathwork expert. He facilitates leadership training sessions that integrate breathwork and meditation for organizations that range from the World Bank and United Nations to MIT and Coca Cola. He’s a board member and facilitator for The Art of Living Foundation, and is currently dedicated to nurturing a new generation of leaders and facilitators within the organization.He also has extensive knowle...
May 03, 2024•56 min•Ep. 77
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on business tips for yoga teachers and entrepreneurs. I have just hit my 2 year entrepreneur anniversary and I feel like it is springtime for my business. I’m here to share everything I wish I would have known about content creation and offer creation, and what has moved the needle the most in my yoga business. If you are wondering how to start a yoga business, how to be more confident as a teacher, and what to do when you’re first getting started, thi...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 76
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with Alice Maisetti. Alice is an experienced yoga teacher currently based in California. She hosts worldwide “Wild Woman Retreats” and is also a Transformational Embodiment Coach, and a Somatic and Breathwork facilitator. She’s a freediver, former gymnast, and she empowers women to cultivate fluidity, self-trust, and self-love. I wanted to invite Alice to the show because her presence is captivating, and in addition to that she has incredible hand...
Apr 19, 2024•46 min•Ep. 75
Today we discuss how to be ready and open to finding teachers that will truly change your life. Leaders and teachers are everywhere, but an exceptional leader is priceless. We’ve all heard the saying that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. But what do we do if we don’t feel like the inspiring teacher of our dreams has appeared? Where do we look for them? What will they be like? A lot of times we don’t even give teachers the chance to have an impact on us. But at the same time, we sh...
Apr 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 74
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with Emmy Faria Proud. Emmy is a certified yoga instructor, who got certified by the way at age 17 which made her the youngest yoga teacher in Miami at the time. She is a Junior at the University of Miami studying Psychology and Communications and she is the creator of the “HEART TO HEART MOVEMENT” a series of wellness driven events. Tune in to hear insight from Emmy about teaching yoga, leadership, starting to work with Alo Yoga, goals, time mana...
Apr 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 73
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on three ways to capture attention authentically as a yoga instructor. While the subject of attention and influence tend to be taboo in the yoga world, I discuss why we should think more about the important role they play. We discuss talent, boundaries and connection. Plus, I share how I accidentally charged $50,000 Bad Bunny tickets to my credit card and some other essential story time moments to add a little laughter to your day. Join the Leadership and ...
Mar 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 72
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on how to be more confident, today. It’s time to switch into your very own “confident mode.” This is for the person who wants to be bold, to take action, to find their voice, stand up tall, not fear the anxiety butterflies when they enter a room. To harness their power, step into their power, whatever you want to call it. Whether you are a yoga teacher, speaker, aspiring leader, or someone facing social anxiety, I share 12 ways you can show up confidently ...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 71
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and hear the voices of dozens of other teachers in today’s special episode on Rocket® yoga. Tune in to hear a discussion of Rocket yoga training level 1 and 2, what I perceive to be the art of Rocket and how I found the practice by accident. Plus, we discuss how capable we are of doing the hard things, and how difficulty can turn into ease. A bonus of today’s episode is a series of segment interviews where teachers share what Rocket means to them. Big thanks to everyone ...
Mar 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 70
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Natasha Schön for an episode on leadership. Natasha is a leadership and development consultant. She is the leadership consultant for our upcoming retreat in Río Chirripó and she is a certified practitioner in both coaching and Nonviolent Communication techniques. Natasha is also a polyglot, fluent in English, Dutch, German, and Spanish and has lived in 12 countries which has brought her an extremely rich and dynamic understanding of connection. On a persona...
Mar 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 69
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and today’s special guest, Rasa Lukosiute for an episode on meditation and tapping into your intuitive nature. Rasa is the voice of Pura Rasa, and the writer and editor of extremely moving and popular guided meditations on YouTube channel which has a community of over 371k. I am a member of that community and have been meditating with Rasa for years! Rasa is also a qualified life coach and a yoga teacher. She was born and raised in the west of Lithuania which shares a un...
Mar 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 68
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on why purpose is a state of being, not a thing or an activity. This episode on finding purpose is supposed to feel reassuring and put you in a good mood. It makes me sad to see people really stressed about their purpose when it’s already been there all along. Purpose can only truly be found in deep presence. Today we discuss how to simplify to see clearly, how to take the weight off your shoulders and change your state, how to have more time to think abou...
Feb 23, 2024•48 min•Ep. 67
Join me, Shawna Krueger and my guest, Manuel Oria, for an episode on the art of teaching yoga. Manuel is my OG Ashtanga teacher, an international yoga teacher trainer, and a musician. Tune in to hear practical tips on creativity and comfort while teaching, setting class rhythm, comedy, taking risks and delivering an experience that is truly authentic. Plus, some good laughs as Manuel shares some stories you can’t miss. Please SUBSCRIBE and drop me a RATING to support this show if you have enjoye...
Feb 16, 2024•57 min•Ep. 66
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interview with CJ. Carleton James is a yoga instructor, artist, musician and a facilitator of soft spaces. In my own words, I would describe his classes as exceptional, moving, and noteworthy in style. His classes are well-known and loved in the Seattle yoga community and around the world where he teaches internationally. Tune in to hear all about teaching yoga. We’ll get into the specifics of teaching, practicing, reading the room and CJ’s experience and insight ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 65
Join me, Shawna Krueger and my guest, Nathan Tsuji, for a deep dive into handstands. Nathan is a professional acrobat, performer, trainer, model, and gymnast. He was on America’s Got Talent and has been featured on the Ellen show as part of the Positive Impact Movement. Currently he performs in Las Vegas with Voltaire, and he has also been a part of Cirque Du Soleil. He is the host of the Positive Impact Movement festival. If you are tuning in today, you will hear primarily about standing on you...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 64
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on the value of being able to make decisions… from tough decisions to the smallest points of indecision, there is value in trusting ourselves to be decisive. So how can we do it? Today we’ll touch on, to say it as simply as I can, why you should not “get real” on making decisions and why decisions are what get in the way of goals and true presence. Then we’ll turn to facing fear within decisions, and how having decisions to make ultimately shows us our one...
Jan 26, 2024•44 min•Ep. 56
Tune in to listen to an interview with Marco Mora, General Manager of Río Chirripó, by Shawna Krueger. Today you’ll hear about all things hosting yoga retreats from the retreat center side of things. Why to host, why to join, what works, what doesn’t, and other tips and insight. Plus some fun stories and synchronicities that will make you smile. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Agenda and overview 04:00 An eye for detail 07:30 Why go on a retreat? 10:15 Tips for teachers wanting to host. 14...
Jan 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 54
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on changing our nuero association on receiving a “no.” Tune in if you are facing difficulties and dealing with disappointments, or feeling like things are unfair or impossible. Today we start to reverse the fear around receiving a “no” and being turned down, and reframe how we can be resourceful even if we don’t have all of the resources. Learn how to choose a new meaning, and why getting a “no” is a resourcefulness activator. This is a motivational episod...
Jan 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 61
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a practical episode for beginners. Whether you are just starting yoga, teaching beginners, or starting another project, today’s episode has tips on how to commit and what to expect. We discuss everything from the meaning of yoga to changing intimidation into inspiration. You’ll also get an overview of common types of yoga so you know what you’re signing up for. Tune in if you’re asking… How do I get consistent with my yoga practice? What kind of yoga should I do? Wha...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 60
