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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
Leadership and YogaCriticize Yourself Less, Love Yourself More: A Strong Approach to Self-Love
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…
Leadership and YogaSasha Jade on Having a Zest for Life
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…
Leadership and YogaSlow Down to Speed Up
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…
Leadership and YogaBree Poort on Mojo, Creativity and Synchronicity
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…
Leadership and YogaWhat to Do When Anxiety Prevents You from Being Yourself
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…
Leadership and YogaAmber Parucha on Creating Large-Scale Yoga Events and Community Building
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…
Leadership and YogaFinding Focus and Staying Focused
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Host a Yoga Retreat with Katie Williams
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…
Leadership and YogaLinda Yoonjin on Brain Education, the Gut & Confidence on Camera
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…
Leadership and YogaAdell Bridges on Yoga and the Brain, Creativity in Teaching Yoga and Handstands
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 YogaBhushan Deodhar on Yoga for World Leaders & All of Humanity - Art of Living
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with Bhushan Deodhar. Bhushan is a meditation and breathwork expert. He facilitates leadership training…
Leadership and YogaYoga Teacher Entrepreneurship - 8 Business Tips to Experience Growth
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…
Leadership and YogaAlice Maisetti on Being Wild, Intuitive and Confident
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with Alice Maisetti. Alice is an experienced yoga teacher currently based in California. She hosts worldwide…
Leadership and YogaExceptional Yoga Teachers and Leaders
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…
Leadership and YogaEmmy Faria Proud on Teaching Yoga, Believing in Yourself and Leading with Love
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Capture Attention Authentically
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…
Leadership and Yoga12 Ways to Have More Confidence
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…
Leadership and YogaRocket Yoga Reflections
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…
Leadership and YogaNatasha Schön on Leadership Skills For Everyday Life
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…
Leadership and YogaPura Rasa - Meditation, Inner Voice and Awakening with Rasa Lukosiute
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…
Leadership and YogaPurpose is a State of Being: Relax and Get Present
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…
Leadership and YogaManuel Oria on Teaching Yoga
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…
Leadership and YogaCarleton James on Teaching Yoga
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…
Leadership and YogaHandstand Tips from Professional Acrobat, Nathan Tsuji
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Make Decisions
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…
Leadership and YogaMarco Mora on Organizing a Yoga Retreat - Retreat Center and Host POV
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Deal with Rejection: Taking a “No”
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…
Leadership and YogaI Started Yoga, Now What?
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a practical episode for beginners. Whether you are just starting yoga, teaching beginners, or starting another project, today’s…
Leadership and YogaBuild Your Greenlight List and iOS - End of Year Reflection
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…
Leadership and YogaWhy Celebrating Others is Key
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…
Leadership and YogaSonya Moore on Some Kind of Magic
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Handstand
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…
Leadership and YogaStart a Podcast: The Art of Podcasting
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Host a Yoga Retreat
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…
Leadership and Yoga4 Ways to Redirect Anxiety-Causing Perfectionism
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…
Leadership and YogaRetreat Recap - Behind the Scenes of Hosting a Yoga Retreat at Río Chirripó
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…
Leadership and YogaHow Devotion Can Lead to Success
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…
Leadership and YogaAshish Arora on Teaching Yoga
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…
Leadership and YogaWhat to Do With Rejection and Expectations
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…
Leadership and YogaFluency, Yoga and How I Learned Spanish with Emma Martinez
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…
Leadership and YogaClara Tomé on Combating Convenience and Complacency: Environmental Awareness and Action
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Have the Courage to Teach Your First Yoga Class
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…
Leadership and YogaVictoria Hutchins on Creativity, Vulnerability, and Spirituality in Yoga
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…
Leadership and YogaBirthday Episode 26 Lessons From 26 Years
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…
Leadership and YogaJungle Ambiance Sound Therapy for Relaxation
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…
Leadership and YogaGreta Hill on Teaching to Spark Joy
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…
Leadership and YogaThe Beauty of Hitting ROCK BOTTOM with Simón Sosa - Venezuela, From Survival Mode to Exponential Growth
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…
Leadership and YogaHow to Enjoy Working Hard - 7 Ways
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…
Leadership and YogaMarla Tortorice on Ashtanga Yoga, Slowing Down and Discipline
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…
Leadership and YogaAdam Husler on Teaching Yoga
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…
Leadership and YogaLau Cabral on Yoga, Wellness Lifestyle, and Hosting Events
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…
Leadership and YogaTeaching My Dream Class and 6 Steps to Reach Your Goals
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…
Leadership and YogaPaloma Marin on the Yoga Lifestyle, Entrepreneurship and Mental Health
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…
Leadership and YogaFernanda Santos on Yoga, Community and Teaching
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…
Leadership and YogaRetreat Tour and How to Invest in Yourself
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…
Leadership and YogaAnnysa Baker on Starting a Home Practice and Facing Fears
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…
Leadership and YogaJulia Izquierdo on Trusting the Process
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…
Leadership and YogaZoë Jane Mitchell on Confidence and Consistency
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…
Leadership and YogaTips From Troy Lucero
This week my guest is Troy Lucero. Troy has dedicated the last 35 years to the practice and study of yoga, having studied closely with Tim Miller and Richard…
Leadership and Yoga5 Ways to Experience More Good Luck
Today I talk about how luck, good times and momentum come in bursts, where those bursts come from, and five ways we can have more of those bursts. I also share…