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Leadership and Yoga
Leadership and Yoga by @shawnakru is the go-to hub of interviews and episodes for yoga teachers and creatives. Shawna explores creativity, confidence, and presence through conversations with top teachers, artists, creators, and thought leaders. She also creates captivating musical and poetic solo episodes. Over the past 3 years, Shawna has lovingly grown an intimate, niche following of fellow yoga instructors into a major nucleus for self-discovery. She enjoys interviewing even “non-yogis” from…
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keep your dreams alive
"The only thing that matters with dreams is that you keep them alive." -Londrelle Today, I take you on a journey of what it feels like to be seen as you chase…
Leadership and YogaNaoise Ni Bhroin on Teaching Yoga in Irish, Techno Yoga, and Community
In this episode, Naoise Ni Bhroin shares her journey into yoga and how teaching through the Irish language has become a way to connect people both to the…
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Yoga Teacher Roundtable
In this roundtable episode, yoga teachers from around the country gather to reflect on how yoga has shaped their lives and how yoga can shape the world…
Leadership and YogaTy Watson on Attention, Language, and Teaching Yoga
Today’s episode is with Paris-based yoga teacher and writer Ty Watson. We dive into teaching yoga, creativity, and the art of observation, exploring how…
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from small creator to 10K: real instagram growth lessons for yoga teachers & artists on social media
A 3-part episode: my 10k story on instagram, what works vs. what doesn’t, and case studies from yoga teachers with over 10k followers. This is the deep…
Leadership and YogaFrederick Dodson on Levels of Energy, Parallel Universes of Self, Consciousness & Reality Creation
Today, I sat down with consciousness researcher and author Frederick Dodson to explore the idea that changed how I see everything: levels of energy. From what…
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part 2 / mysteriously, things fall into place
Part two of an episode on how things mysteriously fall into place. From insane to mundane synchronicities… This is for anyone who wants to feel connected to…
Leadership and YogaJonah Kest on Yoga, Community and Conscious Leadership
Today on the Leadership and Yoga podcast, Jonah Kest!! Let's talk leadership, creativity, and modern yoga with one of the most well-known and influential yoga…
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new year reset for yoga teachers & creators
In this episode, I guide yoga teachers and creators through a grounded reset for 2026, exploring when to simplify, when to let go, and how to create from…
Leadership and YogaKino MacGregor on Ashtanga Yoga, Leadership & Creating Meaningful Change
In this episode of Leadership and Yoga, I sit down with Kino MacGregor, one of the most thoughtful voices in the yoga world, for a wide-ranging, honest…
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find your thread of success & turn it into a rope
This episode is for you if you haven’t started and don’t know how to spend your time to find the success you long for. In this intimate solo episode, I share…
Leadership and YogaDedica on Rebuilding Self-Trust, Returning to Yoga After Injury, and Balancing Momentum & Rest as a Yoga Teacher
In this episode, Dedica joins us for an inspiring conversation about presence, adaptation, and what it means to stop betraying yourself by learning to listen…
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we can walk from miracle to miracle
This is what actually makes dreams come true. Join me for a magical, spontaneous, story-filled episode after traveling to Miami to interview legendary yoga…
Leadership and YogaDavid Swenson on Yoga Practice, Impact & Creativity
David Swenson is a man who needs no introduction in the yoga world. If you practice Ashtanga yoga, you’ve likely studied his Ashtanga Yoga practice manual, and…
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yoga poetry, a spoken & musical immersion
Poetic, deep inspiration for yoga teachers & those new to yoga. I read a collection of poems about why I fell in love with yoga, how practice becomes a ritual…
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mysteriously, things fall into place / part 1
Inspired from a moment in an interview I did with Sri Dharma Mittra, I sat down to contemplate my life over coffee as I do most mornings. But on this…
Leadership and YogaMeghan Bay on Writing Poetry, Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, and Appreciating Every Version of Yourself
In this episode, poet Meghan Bay reveals how writing poetry is a way to practice presence. She shares how creativity can be seen as a gift from the Creator and…
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grow your yoga business & moral ambition as a yoga teacher
In this episode, I break down the four steps every yoga teacher needs to grow a business with moral ambition. Let's talk about why your mission is your most…
Leadership and YogaEva Vriens on Listening to Your Body, Dreaming Big & Teaching Yoga
This conversation with yoga teacher Eva Vriens explores embodiment, discerning gut feelings, teaching yoga in other languages, why there is no such thing as…
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the discipline of patience: 4 steps to stop living addicted to stress and follow your dreams calmly
In this episode, I talk about what it means to live addicted to the hormones of stress—constantly rushing, pushing, and chasing success instead of allowing…
Leadership and YogaAmy Newmark of Chicken Soup for the Soul on the Power of Stories, Gratitude & Forgiveness
Amy Newmark, publisher and editor-in-chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul, shares how stories can inspire, heal, and transform our lives. We talk about…
Leadership and Yogaaligned friendship as a yoga teacher: bts of cactus club yoga mastermind
Join Shawna Krueger, Ben Kalra, Kimia Hajian, Marla Tortorice and Brand Bergado for a behind the scenes look into our self-created yoga teacher mastermind and…
Leadership and YogaYoga Teacher Roundtable
This roundtable episode brings together yoga teachers from across the country! Tune in to hear what’s inspiring their classes right now, unexpected teaching…
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8 things to stop doing as a yoga teacher before you crash out: remembering the heart & soul of why you teach
This is not just a list of “stops” to regain energy. It’s a call to remember why you started teaching yoga in the first place. I have episodes on starting a…
Leadership and YogaGuru Benny on Quantum Physics, Mental Health, and the Power of Belief in Shaping Reality
Guru Benny is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and creator working at the intersection of quantum physics and human psychology. In this conversation…
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lost // immersive special, musical poetry
Welcome in for a sonic and poetic journey back to what’s real. This immersive special episode is for anyone who’s ever felt lost in life — lost in the vastness…
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spillover effect & parallel universes of self
An episode on what makes the impossible synchronicities not only possible, but incredibly probable. I hope y'all enjoy this special late night session. Thanks…
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the breakthrough files: write yours & hear mine from Austin, Texas on meditation, money, yoga, friendship & worthiness
In this episode, I’m sharing my most powerful breakthroughs from living in Austin—along with structure to help you reflect on your own. I talk about how…
Leadership and YogaLaurentine ten Bosch on How Media Can Heal & Raise Consciousness: Filmmaking from Food Matters to Gaia
Laurentine is a filmmaker who is a contributor for Gaia, an author, and a nutrition & business coach. She has produced five feature documentary films, two…
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how to start a podcast as a yoga teacher (or conscious creator) without adding to the noise
you are a curator, not just creator: how yoga teachers & conscious creators can start a podcast with purpose. whether you’re a yoga instructor, wellness…
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build your meditation habit: short, simple, unguided practice you can stick with - meditation for beginners with 5 minutes a day
This is how to start a daily meditation practice in just 5 minutes. You’ll learn simple steps to make unguided meditation a non-negotiable habit, even if you…
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the dragonfly's dream: 5 reasons why change is what you need right now
Feeling stuck or anxious about change? Here are 5 life-changing reasons why it could be exactly what you need, afterall. In this episode, I share 5 powerful…
Leadership and YogaSri Dharma Mittra Interview in NYC: Teaching Yoga & Living from the Heart
I sat down with Sri Dharma Mittra in the Dharma Yoga Center in New York to record this live, in-person interview on his story, teaching yoga, compassion, God…
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stop overthinking: 3-step energy prep to create & show up at 100%
In this 3-part episode, I share how to stop overthinking and prepare your energy so you can show up with clarity and confidence. Learn how to shift from fear…
Leadership and YogaLeah Hester on Trust, Optimism, Intuition & the Mental Universe
This interview with Leah Hester brings me so much joy! Here’s a beautiful bts into a little bit of her journey and who she is and also a deep dive into…
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Q&A on Yoga Teaching, Motivation & Connection
in this episode i’m answering your questions on teaching, discipline, purpose, and community. i share behind the scenes updates on hosting my yoga retreat, my…
Leadership and YogaJen Morel on Trust, Confidence & Limitlessness
In this episode, I sit down with Jen Morel to talk about making bold decisions, trusting yourself, and taking risks—even before you feel ready. Jen shares how…
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Sri Dharma Mittra Interview Storytime BTS of NYC Podcasting Trip
In this solo storytime episode, I share the behind-the-scenes journey of traveling to New York City to interview Sri Dharma Mittra. The full interview goes…
Leadership and YogaMarcus Veda on 4BEAT Yoga & the Art of Teaching Yoga
Yoga teachers! This one's for you. In this episode of the Leadership and Yoga podcast, Shawna Krueger interviews Marcus Veda, the creator of 4BEAT yoga. They…
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Put Your Mission into Words & Simplify Your Message: Clarity for Creatives
If you ever feel like you have something inside of you that you want to share with the world but you can’t quite find the right words to say it, or make it…
Leadership and Yogabecoming an artist: creative awakening & world creators - musical poetry immersive special
Listen if you liked books like the Creative Act by Rick Rubin. Or the War of Art by Steven Pressfield. This is like a haunted house journey through the…
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making money & letting go of lack
It’s time!! The money episode is here. Today we explore the emotional and energetic roots of money and why we experience financial fear, and how survival…
Leadership and YogaAnnysa Baker & Daniel Rama de France
An interview with my fav yoga duo, Ness and Rama! In this episode, Ness Baker and Daniel Rama de France share what it’s really like to teach, create, and live…
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sacred stillness: the gene keys, meditation, contemplation & pausing
Stillness is a return to power, a pause that grinds the grains of life into real wisdom, and that alone has brought in more joy, clarity, and aligned…
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7 keys for teaching yoga that changes lives
In this episode, 7 Keys for Teaching Yoga That Changes Lives, I share the heart of what it really means to teach yoga as art, service, and courageous…
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creatively blocked? 2 doses of something strong, quantum physics & a beliefs reboot
short and sweet! how to build the passion & fire to create back. if you’re feeling blocked, burned out, or just stuck in your head, this one’s for you. this is…
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yoga magic: musical poetry - immersive special
Leadership and Yoga fam, this is an immersive episode brought to life with music and sound effects rather than the usual video, and it is a special one because…
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nonsense episode
Not everything is yoga, but yoga is in everything. This episode is exactly as the title says, a little bit of nonsense that I found meaningful enough to share…
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stress: your gut, your breath & a new story
This episode is for you if you frequently feel on the threshold of breaking through into the “I’m so stressed” panic, or giving up, or rushing around like…
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public speaking: procrastination, pressure, & “approach avoidance”
Let’s talk public speaking and procrastination, two big beautiful topics. Have you ever wondered why we sabotage ourselves before we even start public…
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musical poetry: return to simplicity - immersive special
From dragonflies and water skis to the jungle meeting the sea, this immersive music filled poetic episode brings themes like trusting doubt, dropping into…
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7 Things I’ve Learned About Feeling Let Down & 1 Trick That Turned Resentment into Gratitude
In this episode, I’m getting honest about feeling let down, about resentment, and about what it actually takes to move through those feelings instead of…
Leadership and YogaHannah Singer on Meditation, Reality Creation, Rewiring Your Brain, Healing & Making Art
In this episode, I sat down with Hannah Singer and was absolutely blown away with how energized and inspired I was after soaking in every word. “Life is a wild…
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pain, presence & the power of belief
In this episode, I reflect on what it means to grow gently, to be present in the mess, and to let go of the need to be seen. I've learned that healing isn’t a…
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7 Happiness Keys
I’m here for you whether you want to amplify happiness or salvage a tiny spark. In this solo episode, I share seven key ideas around the pursuit of happiness…
Leadership and YogaMarie Belle PR on Teaching Yoga with Heart
What if the heart grew arms? I sat down with Marie Belle Pérez Rivera, Ph.D., to talk about teaching and practicing yoga from the heart. In this rich…
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immersive special: breaking free from the webs we weave
"Locks, keys & breaking free from the webs we weave." This is a special immersive solo with music and sound effects on the space between feeling stuck and…
Leadership and YogaDavid Kyle: Rocket Yoga & Other Mysteries, Q&A Special
Today I sat down with David C. Kyle “Baba Rocket” in Austin, Texas. This is my 3rd interview with David, and it is a Q&A from teacher and student submissions…
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trust your doubt: delay doesn't = denial
everytime I make one of these freeform episodes, there's a part of me that feels incredibly vulnerable and excited. here's what happened when I doubted my…
Leadership and YogaRey Cardenas on the Inner Work of Yoga: Anthroposophy, Consciousness, Karma & Religion
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interview with Rey Cardenas—a yoga teacher, former professional poker player, co-owner of Practice Yoga Austin, and deep…