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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…
Episodes
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How to Handstand in the Middle of the Room & Goal Setting Workshop
This is not about giving tips for the sake of giving tips or drills, this is a cutting back and simplifying. This is also how to teach handstands to others in…
Leadership and YogaMiles Mortensen on Teaching Yoga
Yoga teachers, this one's for you. In this episode, I sit down with Miles Mortensen to dive deep into the heart of yoga—not just the physical practice, but the…
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musical poetry: find your limitless true nature - immersive special
This is a special episode brought to life with sounds and music as an immersive experience. Thanks for being here. :) This one’s to help you weather your…
Leadership and YogaBen Kalra on Modern Practices & Ancient Wisdom: Yoga & Joyful Living
Join Shawna Krueger and Ben Kalra to discuss teaching yoga and what yoga teaches us about a joyful life. If you’ve ever wondered about radically transforming…
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Following the Pearl Necklace of Your Higher Self
Stories of wild synchronicities to inspire you to believe in magic. Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interesting episode that will bring magic moments down to…
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musical poetry: on the mountain - immersive special
This is unlike any episode I have ever created, I hope you enjoy the evolution of my writing and podcasting with this special bonus episode. I tell my story of…
Leadership and YogaAndrijana Darkov on Yoga, Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, Finding Peace & Quieting the Mind
In this episode of the Leadership in Yoga podcast, host Shawna Krueger interviews Andrijana Darkov, an online yoga teacher from North Macedonia currently…
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My Content Creation Journey BTS: Road Towards 10k Diary & Everything I’ve Learned About Instagram
Social media part 2 of 2. Let’s talk about social media tips and my real experience growing my platform... the good, the bad and the ugly, holding nothing…
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Fear, Abundance, Realized Dreams, Synchronicity & Change: Jungle Contemplations
This is an unedited, straight from the heart JUNGLE SPECIAL. In this stream of consciousness style episode I take you through my stories of abundance and lack…
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Social Media Advice for Small Creators, Mindset Shifts & Tangible Tips
Attention is the most valuable currency. If you have a message, it needs a platform to be heard. Stop setting unrealistic goals and set the small ones you’re…
Leadership and YogaKimia Hajian on Yoga, Social Media & Creativity
Today I sat down with Kimia Hajian for a behind the scenes look into her recent move to Portugal and fulfilling a lifelong dream, her content creation journey…
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Manifestation or Synchronization: Expand Your View of Yourself. Shape Your Identity & Reality.
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for one of my most powerful episodes of all time… seriously. This is everything I know about how we can actually change our lives…
Leadership and YogaAdam Keen on the Heart of Ashtanga Yoga, Empowerment, Mental Health, the Spine & Transformation
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an epic interview with Adam Keen. This will be an episode that will further develop your understanding of Ashtanga, and it will be…
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Reconnecting to the Magic of Life
Hi friends!! Today’s episode theme hit me BIG TIME this week. If you feel that urge to slow down, and tune into a way of living that feels deeply inspiring, I…
Leadership and YogaChelsea Williams Hofer on Yoga, Motherhood, Vulnerability & Creativity
Today I sat down with Chelsea Williams Hofer, also known as chelseasyoga in the online world. Chelsea is a Seattle-based yoga instructor and full-time content…
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Jealousy & Clout Chasing: Turn Envy Into Inspiration & Self-Trust
Have you ever failed to stop feeling envy? Or wanted someone to just give you a chance, boost you to fame, to do the hard part for you? Or find yourself unable…
Leadership and YogaTantra, Naked Yoga, Wholeness & Sexuality with Matt Meko
In this episode of the Leadership in Yoga podcast, I sit down with Matt Meko to dive into his inspiring journey—from working in the entertainment industry to…
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Gene Keys & 5 Reasons Gifts Are Hidden in Our Weaknessess
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode intertwined with wisdom from the Gene Keys on why there is something deeply transformative about not being good at…
Leadership and YogaYoga Teacher Roundtable
Tune in as yoga teachers join us live from California, Florida, Texas and Peru, Mexico and Canada to discuss X-factor, impact and the art of teaching yoga…
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Motivation to Give It Your All
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode that will quickly motivate you and remind you what it means to actually give something your all. I share the specific…
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How to Make Aligned Friends and Feel Uplifted by Your Relationships
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on FRIENDS. In this episode, we explore how the people around us influence our lives and how we can take control of…
Leadership and YogaDaniel Ferraez & Paloma Marin on Discipline, Social Media & Yoga
Leadership and Yoga fam, Today’s interview is one that reminded me that nothing happens by accident. It is built day by day because we are bold enough to dream…
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Your Dreams Are for People Like You
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode that will motivate you and prepare you to follow your dreams. I’m here to tell you that what you dream of, is for…
Leadership and YogaDavid Swenson on Ashtanga Yoga & Life Beyond the Mat
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with David Swenson. In today’s episode, David gives us a behind the scenes look into Ashtanga history and his…
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Teaching Yoga: A Guide for Showing Up
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode that takes us back to the essence of what the Leadership and Yoga podcast is about. The art of teaching yoga. Here are…
Leadership and YogaAshtanga Nurse: Back Pain in Yoga, Injury Management, Acupuncture, Mobility & Mindset with Morgan Lee
Join Shawna Krueger and Morgan Lee as they dive into the intricate relationship between Ashtanga yoga, injury management, and personal growth. They explore the…
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How to Relax... Actually.
Join me, Shawna Krueger, on an episode about the truth behind relaxation. In this episode, I explore the concept of relaxation, challenging common…
Leadership and YogaDeanna Di Carlo - Dedica: Phoenix Moments & Yoga Roots, BTS Part 1
Join Shawna Krueger for a special interview with Deanna Di Carlo, also known as Dedica in the online world. In part one of this interview, Dea opens up about…
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MY STORY: Setting Myself Free
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…
Leadership and YogaStarting & Growing a Podcast as a Yoga Instructor and Finding Abundance as a Yoga Entrepreneur with Kelly Smith
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…
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Austin, Baby! Moving Across the Country to Follow My Dreams Yoga Teacher Podcaster Edition
Is Austin, Texas a creative vortex? Entrepreneurship real talk. Starting from zero, feeling guilty for uprooting my whole life, yet feeling more aligned than…
Leadership and YogaKaelyn Thede on Food & Fulfillment: A Celebration of Food, Cooking, Connection & Feeling Nourished
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…
Leadership and YogaCameron Rosin on Stoking the Creative Fire Within
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…
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Longevity in Yoga, Dreams & Growth
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…
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Facing the Unknown: Dubai, Desert, the Future & Gold
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…
Leadership and YogaMarine Chapon on Poetry in Motion - Creating, Practicing & Teaching Yoga Purely for the Passion of the Craft
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…
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The Nonsense Episode
Moving, traveling, a big announcement of my moonshot goal becoming reality, knowing no one. Also, my podcast recs, where I gather inspiration, routines and…
Leadership and YogaOpening a Yoga Studio with Vivian Duelli
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…
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Rise Above the Fear: Teach Yoga with Confidence
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…
Leadership and YogaLisa Braun on Unhinged Sparkle, Teaching Yoga & Mental Health
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…
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Don't F:)ck With My Wellness
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…
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Yoga Teacher Roundtable
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…
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27 Lessons in 27 Years: Birthday Special
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…
Leadership and YogaDavid Kyle on Rocket Yoga
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…
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Start a Running Routine: My 10 Year Running Story & Training Schedule as Yoga Teacher
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…
Leadership and YogaAnnysa Baker on Learning to Dream & the Power of Saying Yes
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…
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3 Steps to Escape Victim Mindset
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…
Leadership and YogaKasturbai Azcona on Yoga, Motherhood, Hypermobility, Self-Acceptance, Viral Reels & Cannabis
In this episode, Shawna Krueger interviews Kasturbai Azcona, a bilingual movement instructor, photographer, and mother of two living in Mexico. Kasturbai…
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100th Episode Special: Creating a Podcast as a Yoga Teacher, Starting a Cycle of Trusting Yourself & True Meaning of Leadership and Yoga
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…
Leadership and YogaVictoria Song on Moving from Contraction to Expansion: The Power of Our Own State
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…
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Q&A Special: Life Purpose, My Path, Handstands, Podcasting, Retreats & More
In this Q&A episode, Shawna answers questions about finding your purpose, starting a podcast, and hosting a retreat. She emphasizes the importance of…
Leadership and YogaMarissa Grasmick on Turning Wounds to Wisdom, Nervous System Flexibility and Expansion and Integration
Today I sat down in-studio with my guest, Marissa Grasmick, to discuss somatic, psychedelic somatic therapy, the nervous system, moving from rigidity to…
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Are You Living in a Gold Rush?
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”…
Leadership and YogaSebastian Little on Leadership, Public Speaking, Self-Ownership, and Clarity of Direction.
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…
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Feel Confident in Your Body and Voice
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…
Leadership and YogaAndre Harris on Misfit Yogis and Teaching Yoga
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…
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Facing Discomfort: Success Doesn’t Come From Having Blinders On
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…
Leadership and YogaBrandon Bergado on Healing, Self-Growth, Creativity, Yoga & Magnetic Business
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…
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How to Take Action Now and Create New Habits
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…
Leadership and YogaLisa Neale on Navigating Religion & Opening to Spirituality Through Yoga
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…