Leadership and Yoga

Episódios

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  yoga to feel alive in the age of ai 18.09.2026 13min

  Today’s episode is about how yoga gives us new eyes to see life, differently. To see things as they actually are, not as we are. Because every one of us has the filter of the ego on every piece of information we take in. We have distractions preventing us from seeing the beauty of what’s in front of us. We have AI and the mental noise preventing us from hearing the extraordinary silence of being alive. The extraordinary state of being present, perhaps for the first time in our lives or the first time in a while.In an age dominated by AI, constant distraction, and hyper-abstraction, it’s easier than ever to feel disconnected from our bodies and the beauty right in front of us. Yoga is the ultimate form of embodiment, which is the ultimate antidote to feeling disconnection in the digital age of AI slop. Social media workshop for yoga-inspired people:https://www.patreon.com/shawnakru/posts/social-media-for-167218388?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/shawnakru⁠⁠⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠ - https://www.shawnakru.com/⁠⁠ Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠https://www.shawnakru.com/yoga-teacher-roundtabletime stamps: 00:00 yoga’s eyes poem01:00 yoga is about trust2:25 information overload03:30 stories and embodiment instead of abstraction (ai is abstraction machine) 04:05 what ai really is05:06 living as a machine not a human06:45 ai fear mongering07:54 yoga begins with listening10:15 yoga poem 3411:30 see through yoga’s eyes
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  how yoga healed my relationship with “God” 11.09.2026 49min

  This is how yoga healed my relationship with God, what spirituality is without religion, and overcoming religious trauma. I used to have a huge aversion to the word "God." Growing up with a religious background left me carrying so much guilt and fear that when I stepped away from church in college, I unintentionally shut down my spirituality and creative spark altogether. It took over a decade of yoga, deep philosophical study, and unexpected everyday encounters to reclaim what that connection actually means to me.How yoga healed my relationship with God and helped me move past religious traumaWhy so many of us feel triggered by the word God or resistant to traditional religion or spirituality without religionWhat texts like the Bhagavad Gita actually teach about divine energyHow to find sacred meaning in everyday moments, soil, and simple presenceWhether you consider yourself agnostic, deeply spiritual, religious, or completely unlabelled, this episode is an invitation to think for yourself, drop the rigid rules, and step into the sweetest feeling of all: knowing the divine within you.Social media workshop on Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, join monthly workshops, meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠OfferingTree is an all-in-one business platform for yoga teachers and studios. It handles your website, scheduling, payments, and marketing in one place. Try it free and get a discount with my link here⁠⁠! (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Here is the complete, consolidated set of timestamps for Part 1 and Part 2, filtered so that every section is spaced at least 3 to 5 minutes apart for optimal YouTube video chaptering:TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Praying to the Sun with a Stranger (Yoga Poetry)03:59 - Who Today’s Episode Is For06:03 - The Search for the Divine Within (Swami Vivekananda Quote)08:29 - What Does God Really Mean? (Episode Agenda)10:52 - Sacar Las Piedritas: Sponsor Announcements (OfferingTree & Yoga Trade)13:13 - Is Yoga a Religion? Breaking Down the Definition18:09 - Rethinking Worship, Devotion, and Power22:50 - What the Bhagavad Gita Teaches About God27:21 - Experiencing Nature as the Divine32:01 - Returning to Presence & Unpacking Religious Guilt36:49 - The Osho / Young Life Land Connection & Dogma39:07 - The 6 Systems of Indian Philosophy (Shad Darshana)41:33 - Social Media for Creators & Patreon Workshop44:27 - Reclaiming Your Inner Power: Talking to My Uber Driver47:12 - "Take the Word Back" (Guest Insight from Ben Kalra)
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  Deepika Mehta on Creativity and Devotion in Ashtanga Yoga 09.09.2026 1h 4min

  This interview with Deepika Mehta, one of India's most prominent yoga teachers, is all about creativity and devotion within the practice of yoga. Deepika is a Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga teacher, trained directly under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, is a global speaker, and has also worked in television and media. We talk about her creative process, spiritual practice, movement as expression, embodiment, and about the essence of yoga, which she describes as "arriving at stillness through movement." She also shares about a serious rock climbing accident that changed the course of her life, and how she found her way back to movement and yoga after being told she may never walk again.Deepika’s Instagram @deepikamehtayoga Practice with Deepika (Retreats and Offerings)Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Time Stamps:00:00 intro03:01 Yoga Trade & Offering Tree08:52 childhood memories 11:50 spirituality growing up13:18 spirituality now16:59 archetypes19:16 early impressions of yoga 20:55 rock climbing accident26:01 creative expression 29:45 what is your creative process?32:55 first ashtanga practice42:04 qualities of a yogi?46:11 working in media and television55:44 how do you prepare to teach or lead?01:00:36 rapid fire questions01:02:01 billboard question
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  when everything changes, the right help is already on its way 04.09.2026 54min

  Today’s episode is a lifeline and wake up call to stop fighting change (or wishing for it but procrastinating it) and a reminder that often the miracle is already in motion. Change isn't a sign that you failed or that life is falling apart; it’s proof that life is making room. Before any miraculous manifestation or quantum leap occurs, the universe clears out what can no longer fit in your next season. The right help, the right people, and the exact resources you need are already on their way to meet you halfway.My guided journal: https://www.ritualofwritingjournal.com/ Original writing by Victoria Hutchins I mentioned: “For the ones who left” from MAKE BELIEVE. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBwWfhQv4kU/?igsi=MTY2ZmIxNzZmYXhlZA== People I’m enthusiastic about writing of mine: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db_JM3Dm9M4/?img_index=7&igsi=YTV5ZWs3Z242c29m Yoga Teacher Roundtable application:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OLW6ewNcsIy8OX7rjlWOTvCNavZ3U9uHgYgcyj1RfGI/edit  Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, join monthly workshops, meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠OfferingTree is an all-in-one business platform for yoga teachers and studios. It handles your website, scheduling, payments, and marketing in one place. Try it free and get a discount with my link here⁠⁠! (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)
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  Yoga Teacher Roundtable 26.08.2026 48min

  This roundtable episode brings together three yoga teachers from around the world to share stories of their most memorable yoga teachers. Those who have, in some way, made a real impact on their practice and their lives. These anecdotes offer valuable insights into meaningful leadership, along with a peek into some moments that have shaped their yoga journeys.Šárka Bobotová’s Instagram @sarka.bobotova and podcastElle Minty’s Instagram: @iamelleminty and Elle’s Teacher @annekluit.respaceSamantha Mora’s Instagram @samanthacmora and SubstackPatreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, join monthly workshops, meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠OfferingTree is an all-in-one business platform for yoga teachers and studios. It handles your website, scheduling, payments, and marketing in one place. Try it free and get a discount with my link here⁠⁠! (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Time Stamps:00:00 intro08:55 making mistakes while teaching (Elle Minty)14:45 music & the yoga of service (Sam Mora)23:20 teaching from presence & devotion (Šárka Bobotová)32:10 Sam Mora: message & offerings34:52 Elle Minty: billboard message & offerings37:32 Šárka Bobotová: billboard message & offerings44:34 closing thoughts
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  rise of the yoga renaissance & the fall of the celebrity era 21.08.2026 59min

  “Releasing the need to look like you "made it" unlocks your deepest creative freedom.” “Sometimes the most impressive thing you can do is to not be impressive at all.” Today we talk about the difference between the yoga "celebrity" mindset (focused on status, polish, and external validation) versus the "artist" mindset (focused on process, raw expression, and internal truth). This episode explores why the era of the polished, untouchable "yoga celebrity" is coming to an end, and why the world is starving for authentic artists instead. From overcoming social media comparison traps, to understanding Rick Rubin’s philosophy of decoupling self-worth from output, to true style is actually a quality of your consciousness (inspired by The Gene Keys), and details on the upcoming live Social Media Workshop inside the Patreon community.Join my social media workshop on PatreonFind Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠ - mailing listOfferingTree is an all-in-one business platform for yoga teachers and studios. It handles your website, scheduling, payments, and marketing in one place. Try it free and get a discount with my link here⁠⁠! (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Time stamps:00:00 intro06:54 animation 09:25 yoga celebrities inspired me 10:20 confidence is not a “look”14:00 Jeff Foster - Spiritual Zombie23:50 art helps us feel emotions 26:30 step 1: light28:25 step 2: nothing to hide, nothing to prove29:30 behind the curtain37:00 step 3: subtle feeling body41:00 step 4: be okay refining44:00 step 5: style is quality of consciousness 51:00 step 6: numbers 53:30 social media workshop56:52 the creative revival
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  feeling yoga, not "doing yoga" 14.08.2026 15min

  the feeling of yoga, and some words that try to describe it. stream of consciousness, and musical. this is for my seasoned yogis who want to put words to what yoga means to you, and also for yoga curious people who want to hear about a decade of practice put into freestyle prose and poetry about yoga asana versus the feeling of yoga, yoga philosophy, and what yoga really means. Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, join monthly workshops, meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠
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  what your impatience is actually trying to tell you 07.08.2026 46min

  When I feel impatient, it’s an incredibly disturbing energy because I usually fear that rushing will block my success or sabotage what I want most. But while stuck in a nightmare series of travel delays in Paris on my way to see a close friend, I had a massive breakthrough about why we experience this frustration. I realized my impatience wasn't actually about the lost time or missed plans, but rather a deep-seated fear of disappointing other people and letting them down. Once you shine the light of awareness on the true root of your impatience, that heavy urge to force outcomes starts to dissolve so you can finally step into flow grace. Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, join monthly workshops, meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠OfferingTree is an all-in-one business platform for yoga teachers and studios. It handles your website, scheduling, payments, and marketing in one place. Try it free and get a discount with my link here⁠⁠! (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Clara on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcleer/ Clara’s NGO Rights and Roots: https://www.instagram.com/rightsandrootsorg/
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  Kimi Hajian: Yoga for Normal People, Relationships & Living the Practice 05.08.2026 1h 12min

  Recorded live in Guatemala after co-teaching Yoga Summer School together with the rest of the Cactus Club, my dear friend Kimi Hajian is back on the podcast. Kimi is a yoga teacher based in Prague, teaching classes both in person and online through her app, "Alkimi." This time we get into bhakti yoga, the yoga of relationships, the archetype of Hanuman, and the practice of chanting. Kimi shares what it means to her to stay rooted in the sacred without losing touch with ordinary, "normal" life. That yoga isn't about becoming someone new, it's about becoming more you.Kimi’s WebsiteAlkimi AppKimi’s InstagramPatreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership (My sponsor)Time Stamps: 00:00 intro01:22 sponsors05:57 the cactus club & yoga summer school08:27 intentional sharing online13:27 creative process15:21 daily rituals21:21 what does yoga mean to you?23:51 staying rooted in reality26:46 balancing the sacred and the mundane28:47 archetypes32:44 bhakti yoga38:06 kirtan & voice40:54 the yoga of relationships46:19 “yoga is for normal people”1:09:34 billboard question
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  stop hiding yourself 31.07.2026 36min

  This episode is for you if you feel like you’ve been holding yourself back, not wanting to look too crazy. If you’ve been hiding your bad angles, trying to be perfect, or even perfectly “authentic.” What if what you actually need is to embrace the weird, unpolished, wild, extreme parts of you? What if you could stop hiding yourself? And what if doing just that could help others do the same? It might be exactly what leads you into the big, meaningful work you’ve been dreaming of, or into your next creative project. It might just help you remember your power. The world needs you to show up as you are: not despite the parts of yourself that you try to hide, but because of them.“The unique voice is the one that gets made fun of, but it's the one you recognize without even hearing their name…”Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership (My sponsor)Time Stamps:00:00 intro01:01 tendency to avoid extremes05:20 noticing & collecting stories07:26 ujjayi breath08:36 feeling like you’ve “made it”12:36 beyond authenticity: let yourself be weird13:54 stop hiding your “bad’ angles19:40 big things come from extremes22:01 sponsors26:54 stop hiding yourself29:13 if you can spot it, you’ve got it
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  let go of regret & self doubt 24.07.2026 47min

  This is for you if you, too, are no stranger to feeling regret. To always feeling like you could have done something better, to regretting not speaking up, or regretting not going for it. To holding yourself hostage for what you do regret saying or doing without being able to stop the mental chatter long enough to find self-compassion. Today I take you through 2 types of regret and a story about why the fear of regret sabotages our success. Then I give you 3 antidotes for regret that will help you overcome your feelings of regret, along with your feelings of lack and indecision that are rooted in a FEAR of regret. The truth is that the hard decisions that we might regret either way, the moments we might regret, make the absolute best stories of our lives. So it’s time to take back our power, and not let regret rule our life… whether that’s past regret, or fear of future regret. Key words: overcoming regret, 3 antidotes for regret, feeling regret, how to overcome regret, dealing with regret, let go of regret, fear of regret, regret and perfectionism, self compassion, how to stop regretting the past, overcoming self doubt, mindset shifts, decisiveness, how to be decisive, fear of making mistakes, taking positive risks, personal growth, emotional healing, self grace.Join a mastermind group inside my Patreon (Leadership and Yoga CLUB) https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠OfferingTree is an all-in-one business platform for yoga teachers and studios. It handles your website, scheduling, payments, and marketing in one place. Try it free and get a discount with my link here⁠⁠! (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Decisive era piece of writing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOrEdigDz7K/?igsh=YnBrdTJld283cjNv Time stamps:00:00 intro04:30 animation09:00 romance and sponsors?14:00 types of regret 18:30 mastermind group & yoga summer school 21:00 type 2 regret 24:50 lack & what it has to do with regret27:20 salt in the wound29:30 addiction to feeling regret30:30 antidote 1: write the lesson 34:30 antidote 2: non-violent communication40:15 not blaming40:30 grace is always raining down, but we have to cup our hands41:50 antidote 3: recognize positive risk
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  Ben Kalra on Yoga Philosophy and Devotion to the Practice 22.07.2026 1h 36min

  Ben Kalra is a yoga teacher, leading retreats around the world and sharing yoga philosophy online through his social media. He has a gift for making the teachings of yoga feel accessible and tangible, without losing their depth. Ben embodies the practice with wisdom, humor, heart, and a devotion to yoga that is clear and infectious. In this episode, we talk about god, yoga philosophy, yoga's roots, the realities of the yoga industry, and joy as a spiritual practice.Ben’s Website and Retreat in SpainFind Ben on Instagram: @benkalra Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Time Stamps:00:00 intro08:28 open to mystery10:20 finding your voice online18:10 take the yoga practice seriously, take yourself lightly22:20 yoga philosophy24:42 different types of yoga teachers27:44 what got you "hooked" on yoga philosophy?34:01 why do you think we've forgotten our power?36:59 defining yoga40:09 what do you love about yoga?43:17 devotion to the yoga practice50:52 spiritual practice55:52 what does truth feel like?57:15 experiences in meditation1:01:14 the cactus club1:03:00 embodying the practice while in the yoga industry1:14:39 how do you choose what to do?1:20:22 how can yoga impact the world?1:24:09 trusting in yoga's evolution1:29:24 how do you know what to listen to?1:30:46 rapid fire & billboard question
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  what is rocket yoga? 17.07.2026 46min

  If you're curious about Rocket Yoga: what it is, where it came from, what it feels like, or how to become a Rocket teacher, this one is for you. Maybe you've already fallen in love with the practice, or maybe you're wondering what it’s all about. In this episode we dive into what I've come to understand about the world of Rocket: the history, the sequence, the community, and lessons from my own teachers. In the words of Larry Schultz (founder of the Rocket practice): "Rocket is designed to wake up the nervous system and feed it the precious prana it craves while promoting a spirit of change and freedom in the practice."Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠OfferingTree is an all-in-one business platform for yoga teachers and studios. It handles your website, scheduling, payments, and marketing in one place. Try it free and get a discount with my link here⁠⁠! (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Mentioned:Episode with David Kyle Episode with Manuel OriaRocket Teacher Trainings: https://therocket.info/ Time Stamps 00:00 intro03:14 agenda06:17 David Kyle09:51 the origin of rocket yoga11:00 touring with the Grateful Dead12:30 the rocket sequence14:05 Larry Schultz17:36 what rocket feels like21:03 there’s a feeling at the start of class… 23:07 the rocket community27:39 rocket in San Francisco & Puerto Rico29:53 OfferingTree31:27 Yoga Trade32:55 Patreon: the leadership and yoga club35:00 teaching rocket38:14 a collection of quotes 42:45 interviewing rocket teachers43:46 closing
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  create the life you want by talking to your past self 10.07.2026 10min

  This is an immersive special, poetic musical storytelling of how talking to your past self changes your life. This is about how to remember hope in moments of darkness, and one day realizing your dreams came true. This is the first time I put visuals with my podcast, to help you feel the message even more, so let me know what you think. A little gritty, very deep, and hopefully incredibly inspiring for you to remember your power. You can watch or listen to it almost like a guided meditation. I hope it inspires you to write and also send love to your past self. You are the inspiration you have been looking for. Everything I’ve learned from Richard Rudd of the Gene Keys, Frederick Dodson of Levels of Energy and Parallel Universes of Self, and even some Dr. Joe Dispenza organized itself in my head in a new way for this one… It includes footage of my yoga practice, which has played a key part in helping me understand how to live the life I want. Key words: guided meditation,poetic,deep,meaning of life,gene keys,richard rudd,joe dispenza,frederick dodson,parallel universes of self, spiritualPatreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Time stamps:00:00 sacred bath ritual02:00 the edge of changing your life03:14 a message to your past self04:00 yoga and hearing your past self05:34 hope when you are in darkness06:49 when it was all a dream08:09 creative writing workshop09:30 outro animation
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  Can Yoga Reshape Global Politics? The History of International Day of Yoga with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta - Consul General 08.07.2026 39min

  Can Yoga Reshape Global Politics? The History of International Day of Yoga with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta - Consul GeneralInside the United Nations: how yoga became a tool for global diplomacy with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta. Plus, how yoga is shaping our community in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. Let’s talk about International Day of Yoga, its story, and why it's important to have this special day every June 21st. Ever wonder what would happen if the world's leaders stepped onto a yoga mat together? Or if all the countries in the world prioritized yoga? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Consul General Prakash Gupta, a key diplomat behind the UN resolution for the International Day of Yoga, to explore the intersection of yoga, and global diplomacy. We dive deep into how yoga serves as a unifier on the world stage, and grounds leaders in their shared humanity. Plus, we tackle a crucial conversation for Western yoga teachers on how to honor and respect yoga’s Indian roots.Consulate General of India in Seattle:  https://indiainseattle.gov.in/Connect on the Consulate on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianconsulateseattle /Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor) SHAWNA10 is the code for 10% off products and consults Key WordsYoga teachers, international day of yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga history, yoga roots, authentic yoga, mindfulness.Time stamps:00:00 intro03:34 animation 07:40 yoga adopted by the United Nations: the story & Prime Minister Modi 08:30 yoga under the agenda of Global Health09:30 writing the resolution for the United Nations on yoga11:30 simplicity of messaging of yoga for world leaders14:00 what does yoga mean? 15:37 why should world leaders pay attention to yoga? 16:39 Indian philosophy on yoga and connection 19:00 yoga helps us feel our own humanity, so we can feel for all of humanity  19:20 top diplomats practicing yoga together20:30 yoga & international diplomacy 22:00 AYUSH ministry 25:00 how can yoga teachers respect yoga’s Indian roots26:00 suiting own interests in yoga vs being intentional28:30 hooked onto yoga30:00 International Day of Yoga future goals34:00 qualities of an exceptional leader35:30 hope for the future of yoga36:30 billboard message
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  setting myself free 07.07.2026 22min

  Setting myself free, in hopes that it fuels your fire to set yourself free as well. There comes a time where you can either stay in the cage you’ve built yourself, or rattle it and decide if you want to reinvent everything. This one is about living radically aligned. And about really, really going for it. Holding nothing back. QUOTE: “Days can only be food for the fires of the heart…” is by Edmund. I got excited and forgot to mention his name.Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP: JULY 31https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor) Time stamps:00:00 intro02:19 beloved sponsors06:30 making masterpieces & making sense09:00 feet on the earth12:30 breaking point16:30 days are only food for the fires of the heart19:40 my dreams are made for people like me
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  Trevor Taylor on Yoga As a Way of Life, Inclusivity, & Yoga for Men 24.06.2026 1h 17min

  Trevor Taylor is a yoga teacher, spiritual guide, speaker, and educator. He is a captivating storyteller who reminds us how powerful it is when yoga becomes a way of life. With a background as an athlete, a pastor, an educator, and a DJ, Trevor brings a unique blend of spirituality and teaching expertise to his yoga practice and to the community he has built. I encourage you to think about sending this episode to the other men in your life who may be curious about yoga. Trevor reminds us all what's really available to us in the yoga practice.Trevor’s InstagramJoin Trevor’s Men’s Yoga Retreat in Peru! June 13th-19th. See his Instagram for more info.Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor) Time Stamps00:00 intro04:01 sponsors (Offering Tree & TEND)09:27 what did you dream of being as a kid?13:36 first impression of yoga15:45 men in yoga21:14 exclusivity in yoga culture25:01 do you think yoga can change the world?26:55 when did you start to understand yoga on a deeper level?32:56 svadhyaya (self-study)35:32 from church to the yoga studio43:02 making decisions46:34 what makes an exceptional yoga class?50:41 how do you prepare yourself to teach?55:39 Peru & "sacred reciprocity"01:04:28 sharing your voice01:13:06 rapid fire questions01:15:00 billboard question
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  the yoga in everything: finding your creative inspiration 19.06.2026 1h 5min

  What do yoga and creativity have in common? Can yoga help us tap into creative energy? Both creativity and yoga invite us into a sense of liberation. Both ask us to be present. Both require us to notice. There is an endless wellspring of creativity we can tap into, but it doesn’t always feel easy to access. Sometimes, we need to go outside. To play. Then, we can go within, and let our creative practice or our yoga practice guide us. This episode is for you, creative yogis: those of you following the creative fire, who want to be transformed by yoga, but also want to transform the world around you with your creative energy. We practice to see the yoga in everything, and to find creative energy everywhere.GIVEAWAY: ⁠https://join.yogatrade.com/giveaway⁠ (My sponsor)Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Mentioned:Gabi’s Instagram @tidepooldaydreamsJose Rafael Guzamán’s podcastMichael Jackson behind the scenesRick Rubin & Joe Dispenza Interview Time Stamps00:00 a story about freedom 07:52 creativity is for everyone 10:40 the yoga in everything 13:05 dreaming big 19:05 mastermind groups 22:56 giveaway!24:20 OfferingTree26:44 part one: go play outside30:53 the practice of lingering32:08 creativity requires noticing35:26 “a life that feels like dirt under your fingernails”40:01 don’t scare the creative fish away 42:19 part two: go play inside 44:02 grinding the grains of life46:31 resistance & flow49:20 learn from a wide range of creatives52:34 allowing yourself to be immersed53:45 “if you can spot it, you’ve got it”57:32 a state of joy58:36 heart-brain coherence
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  teaching yoga & overcoming imposter syndrome 12.06.2026 54min

  If you want more confidence, and to be less self-critical, and to care less about how you are perceived and if you are “good enough” in the eyes of others, this episode is for you. If you have ever struggled with habitual fears of being an imposter, of letting yourself down, or of secretly worrying that deep down you are not good enough, this episode is for you. If you have been scarred by a very critical environment or harsh feedback and can’t stop thinking about it long enough to try again, this episode is for you, dear listener. This episode is about the lie that is the general use of the term imposter syndrome, and how we can classify it into two types: rightful imposter syndrome, and habitual psychological imposter syndrome. And from there, this episode gives you something to chew on, and tangible steps to take to overcome “imposter syndrome” and change the way you think about it forever. This episode is created specifically for yoga teachers and creatives. My people. I love y’all. :) Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠GIVEAWAY: https://join.yogatrade.com/giveaway (My sponsor)Imposter Syndrome article by Katie Nissley mentionedTry OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor) Time stamps:00:00 intro 09:20 animation10:30 the biggest thing imposter syndrome robs from us16:30 where imposter syndrome comes from in yoga teaching: opportunity cost & comparison.18:40 giveaway & announcements!22:49 part 1: rightful vs habitual imposter syndrome25:30 a time I was an imposter 31:00 part 2: you don’t need to know more, you need to learn to share what you know.33:00 biggest fallacy of imposter syndrome is that MORE can cure it.35:00 my first time trying36:40 part 3: the 2nd puberty & the dragonfly 40:30 what helps: stories 42:30 part 4: learn to be okay with disappointment, yours & others.48:45 consequence of living afraid of disappointment is an incredibly restrictive life
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  the yoga of numbers: 3 steps when metrics don’t match your vision 05.06.2026 57min

  This episode feels like a confession of how yoga and my relationship to numbers go together: social media numbers, financial numbers.. All of it. The yoga of numbers episode is a 3rd path, that doesn’t involve falling prey or victim to numbers, but rather facing them with awareness. Where we don’t numbly consider the numbers without considering the names, but you are also dreaming of sharing your message with the world. Links: Join my PATREON, Leadership and Yoga Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find me on instagram - @shawnakru - https://www.instagram.com/shawnakru/ Yoga Trade GIVEAWAY: https://join.yogatrade.com/giveaway (my sponsor)/TEND ayurvedic consultations: https://www.tend.eco/collections/consultations (my sponsor)Just B pottery: https://www.instagram.com/just_b_pottery/ Time stamps: 00:00 yoga poetry: names over numbers01:00 my growth “numbers” journey 05:30 cartoon06:38 just B and Rishi tea09:40 “100 likes” wish 1 year ago11:14 Sri Dharma Mittra’s 1 student story14:00 arbitrary number requirements i fall short of 17:00 where to find God by Jeff Foster19:45 fear vs love & hiding likes 22:00 first journaling prompt: flush out the fear23:50 when i felt worthless 28:30 i’m not counting poetry30:50 my recent “success”34:00 the panic of numbers not matching our vision36:00 GIVEAWAY: Yoga Trade37:00 TEND38:50 step 1: mapping your mission44:30 step 2: get real, look at your output49:40 step 3: be the person who…55:37 without falling prey or victim to numbersKey words: yoga teacher tips, how to grow a yoga instagram, social media for yoga teachers, yoga career advice, yoga podcast, shawnakru, sri dharma mittra, jeff foster poetry, mindset for creatives, organic social media growth, small creators under 10k.