This is a completely free-form, unplanned, behind the scenes chat where I tell you my whole life story and how it impacted where I am today with yoga and podcasting. I just turned on my mic and started talking to see where it would take me. I share insight about my childhood, how my love story changed me forever, and the unfoldings of my own inner workings and self-discovery. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Tune in to get to know me, and to perhaps release a bit of perfectionism and fear... and...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 121
I sat down with Kelly Smith to talk about releasing the starving artist mentality, starting a podcast that changed her life and watching the podcasting industry blossom, diversifying your offerings, creating business abundance, and BTS of Kelly’s story. Kelly is the founder of Yoga for You and a Yoga Instructor, host of the top 0.1% ranked podcast, Mindful in Minutes Meditation, with over 500,000 monthly downloads. She is a yoga and meditation instructor who has hosted global retreats, published...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 120
Is Austin, Texas a creative vortex? Entrepreneurship real talk. Starting from zero, feeling guilty for uprooting my whole life, yet feeling more aligned than ever before. Happily ever after and how discipline can be satisfying. It’s not personal, there’s nothing wrong with you: it’s a passing storm. Thoughts on facing fear & all about my most recent move. Find me on instagram: @shawnakru Get a copy of my guided journal. https://www.ritualofwritingjournal.com/ Leadership and Yoga IRL info: ht...
Nov 08, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 119
This is not an episode on dieting, life-hacking your food consumption, or ideal nutrient consumption. This is a healing conversation on the art of food and cooking. We touch on finding joy and presence around meals, how to avoid rushing or not feeling “full” or fully nourished, and what you might try if you have a difficult relationship with food. This is about sparking the cozy, “loved and fed” feeling, which is the name of Kaelyn’s events. She is also a private chef for yoga retreats and a yog...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 118
Today I sat down with Cameron Rosin to get an inside look into what lights his creative fire, the background on how he has come to see the world and the evolution of his craft. Cameron is one of the few creatives that I tune into religiously and consistently am left feeling inspired, hyped and in awe. I hope today’s episode leaves you feeling refreshed and excited about taking on the beautiful mystery that is life and the creative process. We talk about everything from how Cameron starts his mor...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 116
It’s season two!! Hello from my new home in Austin, Texas. Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on longevity in our yoga practice and body, along with longevity when going after our dreams and big ideas. Plus a BTS of my drive across the country and what’s going on in my podcasting and yoga teaching career. This episode has a special energy about it. I hope you enjoy this coffee chat. Listen all the way to the end to find out what this week’s secret emoji is. Find me on instagram: @shawnakru ...
Oct 25, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 115
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on facing the unknown and a recap of my recent trip to the middle east. DISCLAIMER: This episode is unedited, unfiltered and has some silly, jet-lagged energy. Plus, I am moving so this is a homespun episode… literally. It was recorded in my childhood room. It’s giving childhood slumber party vibes where you stay up all night talking to your friends. Find me on instagram: @shawnakru Join the Podcast Launchpad: https://www.shawnakru.com/the-podcast-laun...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 110
I sat down with Marine Chapon to get a BTS look into her yoga practice, teaching origin story, art, business and philosophy. Marine is a French yoga instructor and host of the Off the Mat podcast. She also has an extensive youtube following and set of classes. As Marine has one of the most shocking and beautiful practices I’ve seen on instagram but generally teaches in French and has her podcast in French, I have been curious about learning more about her background for a while. It’s an honor to...
Oct 09, 2024•54 min
Moving, traveling, a big announcement of my moonshot goal becoming reality, knowing no one. Also, my podcast recs, where I gather inspiration, routines and other randomness. You know how I said if I ever didn’t have time to make an episode I would pop on and tell ya so? Well, here we are. Find me on instagram: @shawnakru Join the Podcast Launchpad: https://www.shawnakru.com/the-podcast-launchpad Leadership and Yoga IRL info: https://www.shawnakru.com/leadership-and-yoga-irl Time stamps: 00:00 In...
Oct 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 112
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and Vivian Duelli, for an episode on the process of dreaming up and creating a yoga studio space, how to open a yoga studio, advice on finding a location for a studio, running a studio, community building and also more about Vivian’s background and DRIFT Yoga Studio and Juice Bar. Vivian is the founder and owner of DRIFT and a yoga instructor with a background in the fashion industry. This is a special interview because DRIFT is my home studio in Seattle and what I const...
Oct 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 111
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on getting over the fear of teaching yoga. Beyond the obvious, let’s talk about the sneaky things that keep us playing small and uncomfortable while teaching. Take tangible steps to learn how to use your voice, see students, release FOMO and scarcity mindset, not judge yourself too soon, and fill the room to create the experience that you dream of bringing students. Plus hear some funny stories, and something inspiring that I wrote for you. By the way, if ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 110
Today I sat down with Lisa Braun, also known as “lessonsbylisa” in the online world. Lisa is a wellness expert and yoga coach. Before yoga, she was a successful journalist for esteemed platforms like CBS News, BBC, Thomson Reuters and an entertainment TV Host on YouTube. Join us for a conversation on authenticity, creativity, teaching yoga, the importance of music and dance, mental health and an overall behind the scenes look into Lisa's life. IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE WITH LISA, PLEASE SUBSCR...
Sep 25, 2024•36 min
Warning, if you don't like swearing, you won't like this episode. Most of my episodes are clean, but sometimes it's necessary to get the point across... Today we unpack 3 ways to keep people from "messing" with your wellness. 1. Know what wellness means for you in the first place. Awareness of direction. Where you want to go. What might be better. 2. Realize what is your responsibility and what is not. How to eliminate excuses. 3. Stop taking advice. (From most people.) Join the Podcast Launchpa...
Sep 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 108
Tune in to our inaugural yoga teacher roundtable! Let’s talk teaching, making mistakes, life, inspiration, behind the scenes and purpose. Sign up to get notified so you can join our next roundtable: https://www.shawnakru.com/yoga-teacher-roundtable Start your own podcast with me! The Podcast Launchpad kicking off this November https://www.shawnakru.com/the-podcast-launchpad Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Join next time & start a podcast with me 02:17 A warm welcome!! 03:30 Front side of thei...
Sep 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 107
Not life hacks. My brain babies from the past 27 years. Yoga teacher, podcaster edition. See the chapters for a complete overview. Disclaimer: I will have to listen again when I am 72 in order to confirm or deny if any of this is true. Get the make-your-own iOS template: https://www.shawnakru.com/ios-template Find me on instagram: @shawnakru Get a copy of my guided journal. https://www.ritualofwritingjournal.com/ Evolve with Inversions Retreat Feb 17-22: https://shawnakru.com/retreats/ Join the ...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 103
Today I sat down with David C. Kyle “Baba Rocket” in his home studio, Ashtanga Yoga Puerto Rico, to talk about teaching yoga. Today’s interview goes deeper into the actual practice of Rocket Yoga and teaching philosophy. Be sure to check out my first interview with David to hear his teacher origin story and more background on his personal practice. David is an author, the lead trainer of Rocket yoga, and is someone that thousands of us have traveled around the world to take his class. I found ou...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 105
I know, I can’t believe I’ve made an episode on running! The thing I was running from most was running. I thought I’d convert to the yoga world and never ever look back to running. But I was wrong, and for good reason. I have to tell you that running changed my life when I wasn’t able to breathe as a super asthmatic kid. The result was a decade of dedication to the sport. In this episode, I'm diving into all things running. We are in a running boom as a society… I'll be sharing my own journey wi...
Sep 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 99
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special in-person interview with Ness Baker, also known as @_inversioness, in Río Chirripó, Costa Rica. Annysa “Ness” is a content creator and yoga instructor who is probably found upside down. She is one of my early inspirations on instagram and this week we met in real life on a retreat promo and content creation trip. Tune in to hear all about it and a deep dive into becoming who she is today. Ness discusses the impact of a year spent saying "yes" to new experie...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 103
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on the trap that is victim mindset. In this chat, I dive into the idea of a victim mindset and share a simple three-step process to break free from it. I talk about how being stuck in a victim mindset can really mess with your life and hold back your personal growth. I even open up about my own experience with it during a major life change. Let’s break down the signs and symptoms of a victim mindset and talk about the different energy levels that come with...
Aug 30, 2024•53 min•Ep. 102
In this episode, Shawna Krueger interviews Kasturbai Azcona, a bilingual movement instructor, photographer, and mother of two living in Mexico. Kasturbai shares her journey into yoga and how it has empowered her physically and mentally. She discusses the importance of integrating strength into a hypermobile practice and finding balance between training and rest. Kasturbai also talks about the challenges and joys of practicing yoga as a mother and the decision to move to a foreign country. The co...
Aug 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 101
Today is a wild 100th episode. Here’s what’s inside: I’m moving. My story on being ostracized. Launching a new program. First ever trivia. Randomly meeting another one of my fav artists. The heart behind Leadership and Yoga. A free trip to Hawaii because of my retreat episode. 3.7M views of Big Leaf and fan art. I sing my farm song for you. Screaming in the desert. My podcast mic collected dust in the box for a year before I opened it. And last but not least, being slapped on the stomach by a te...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 100
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Victoria Song for a special interview. I sat down with Victoria to discuss shedding contractions, and raising the upper limit on how much expansion we let into our lives. Victoria Song is a bridge between modern business and ancient wisdom, science and mysticism, and left and right brains. She was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for her investment success, and studied business and leadership at Harvard Business School. Today, Victoria works with CEO...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 98
In this Q&A episode, Shawna answers questions about finding your purpose, starting a podcast, and hosting a retreat. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and alignment when making decisions about your life's path. Shawna shares her personal experience with discovering her true calling and offers advice on how to explore your passions. She also provides tips on starting a podcast, including the importance of finding your message and not over stockpiling episodes. Lastly, Shawna discu...
Aug 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 94
Today I sat down in-studio with my guest, Marissa Grasmick, to discuss somatic, psychedelic somatic therapy, the nervous system, moving from rigidity to softness, inspiration, tools for increasing our capacity, breathwork, yoga and teaching yoga. Tune in for a relaxing and enlightening episode. Marissa Grasmick is a licensed Somatic Psychedelic Therapist, Yoga instructor and experienced breathwork facilitator. Find Marissa on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissagrasmick/ Marissa’s websit...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 93
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on how to take life less seriously and level up because of it, not in spite of it. This episode on the “gold rush” we get wrapped up in is for you if: You have a giant to-do list of things you feel like you should do, but a lot of unexecuted ideas. You feel like so many people are “making it” but you have not because you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you have a lot of FOMO hearing about other people’s “success” and jump from project to project. Y...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 95
Sebastian Little or “Seb” is the founder of SLP where he partners with high-performing leaders and teams to optimize culture, close performance gaps, and unlock leadership potential. He has worked with clients across professional sports, non-profit, and corporate spaces. He is also a graduate of Yale University and former varsity football athlete. And I’ll add, he’s an incredible coach. Seb is someone who single-handedly changed my direction. I heard him speaking 5 years ago and hunted him down ...
Aug 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 94
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on finding confidence in your body and your voice… Yoga teacher edition but applicable to anyone. :) Today I share my personal journey of working towards confidence and offer practical tips and insights. I believe that confidence is a muscle that can be developed over time… It’s not something that you have to be born with or that you can suddenly switch on, never to go back to your old nervous, shaky-anxious self. (Trust me, I’m there at times, too!!) ...
Aug 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 91
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest Andre Harris for an episode focused on the art and experience of teaching yoga. I sat down in-studio with Andre, founder of The Misfit Yogis to discuss Rocket yoga, Ashtanga yoga, teaching advanced yoga, finding discipline and inspiration, handstands, and finding joy in yoga. Andre’s teaching style and approach of “Honoring the lineage, bending the rules” is inspired by Rocket and he has been teaching since 2013. He is also a 500 hour Rocket trainer facilita...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 92
Join me, Shawna Krueger, on a solo episode that will remind you that you are not alone in your suffering and that by remembering our connection and tapping into our emotions, new levels are unlocked. This kind of perspective shift is a muscle, it must be activated frequently. Today’s episode is free form and from the soul, I hope that you enjoy it. Thank you for being here. <3 Join the Leadership and Yoga Fam email list to stay up to date on giveaways and L&Y news. Join the fam. Find me o...
Jul 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 91
Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Brandon Bergado for an inspiring interview. After losing his direction and career due to a traumatic brain injury, Brandon reframed the question and created a new life. Tune in for a wake up call to take accountability, grow your relationship with yourself, tap into your creativity and experience deep happiness. This episode is filled with laughter, and the fire to grow. Brandon Bergado is a hockey player turned yogi and software engineer. He’s the creator ...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 87
