Leadership and Yoga

Shawna Krueger
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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 a yogic perspective. Support Shawna on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru

  1. Trevor Taylor on Yoga As a Way of Life, Inclusivity, & Yoga for Men

    2 days ago

    Trevor Taylor on Yoga As a Way of Life, Inclusivity, & Yoga for Men

    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 Instagram Join 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 website⁠ ⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠ Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor)  ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor)  Time Stamps 00:00 intro 04:01 sponsors (Offering Tree & TEND) 09:27 what did you dream of being as a kid? 13:36 first impression of yoga 15:45 men in yoga 21:14 exclusivity in yoga culture 25:01 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 studio 43:02 making decisions 46:34 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 voice 01:13:06 rapid fire questions 01:15:00 billboard question

    1hr 17min

  2. 5 days ago

    Can Yoga Reshape Global Politics? The History of International Day of Yoga with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta - Consul General

    Can Yoga Reshape Global Politics? The History of International Day of Yoga with Indian Foreign Service Officer Prakash Gupta - Consul General Inside 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 website⁠ ⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠ Try 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 Words Yoga teachers, international day of yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga history, yoga roots, authentic yoga, mindfulness. Time stamps: 00:00 intro 03:34 animation  07:40 yoga adopted by the United Nations: the story & Prime Minister Modi  08:30 yoga under the agenda of Global Health 09:30 writing the resolution for the United Nations on yoga 11:30 simplicity of messaging of yoga for world leaders 14:00 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 together 20:30 yoga & international diplomacy  22:00 AYUSH ministry  25:00 how can yoga teachers respect yoga’s Indian roots 26:00 suiting own interests in yoga vs being intentional 28:30 hooked onto yoga 30:00 International Day of Yoga future goals 34:00 qualities of an exceptional leader 35:30 hope for the future of yoga 36:30 billboard message

    40 min

  3. 19 June

    the yoga in everything: finding your creative inspiration

    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 website⁠ ⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠ Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor)  Mentioned: Gabi’s Instagram @tidepooldaydreams Jose Rafael Guzamán’s podcast Michael Jackson behind the scenes Rick Rubin & Joe Dispenza Interview  Time Stamps 00:00 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 OfferingTree 26:44 part one: go play outside 30:53 the practice of lingering 32:08 creativity requires noticing 35:26 “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 life 46:31 resistance & flow 49:20 learn from a wide range of creatives 52:34 allowing yourself to be immersed 53:45 “if you can spot it, you’ve got it” 57:32 a state of joy 58:36 heart-brain coherence

    1hr 5min

  4. 12 June

    teaching yoga & overcoming imposter syndrome

    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 website⁠ ⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠ GIVEAWAY: https://join.yogatrade.com/giveaway (My sponsor) Imposter Syndrome article by Katie Nissley mentioned Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor)  ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor)  Time stamps: 00:00 intro  09:20 animation 10:30 the biggest thing imposter syndrome robs from us 16:30 where imposter syndrome comes from in yoga teaching: opportunity cost & comparison. 18:40 giveaway & announcements! 22:49 part 1: rightful vs habitual imposter syndrome 25:30 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 trying 36:40 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

    54 min
  5. Lizzy Beyer on Yoga Trade, Adventure, & Living in Alignment

    1 May

    Lizzy Beyer on Yoga Trade, Adventure, & Living in Alignment

    Lizzy Beyer is an adjunct environmental science lecturer, a retreat host with "Surf With Amigas," a yoga instructor, and a surf instructor who is currently teaching yoga for a local homestay in Indonesia. Fellow yoga teachers and adventurous spirits: listen in for an inspiring conversation on living in alignment with your values and daring to follow your dreams.  Lizzy’s Instagram: @liz_lives_  Lizzy’s Substack, Sunkissed and Hurricaned Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership Join a Yoga Trade free Council Session: https://form.typeform.com/to/RcnJx6ps (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 website⁠ ⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠ Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor)  ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor)  Time Stamps:  00:00 intro 2:42 environmental studies 10:30 the yoga farm 14:05 different pathways to affect change 17:04 allowing yourself to dream & keeping the inspiration alive 22:19 travel opens the door for expansion 27:40 lessons from surfing 31:52 ecological grief 35:59 yoga trade  42:45 yoga teacher training 48:10 yoga for surfers 53:28 living aligned with values 01:01:02 what makes an exceptional leader? 01:03:34 billboard question

    1hr 7min

  6. 5 June

    the yoga of numbers: 3 steps when metrics don’t match your vision

    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 numbers 01:00 my growth “numbers” journey  05:30 cartoon 06:38 just B and Rishi tea 09:40 “100 likes” wish 1 year ago 11:14 Sri Dharma Mittra’s 1 student story 14:00 arbitrary number requirements i fall short of  17:00 where to find God by Jeff Foster 19:45 fear vs love & hiding likes  22:00 first journaling prompt: flush out the fear 23:50 when i felt worthless  28:30 i’m not counting poetry 30:50 my recent “success” 34:00 the panic of numbers not matching our vision 36:00 GIVEAWAY: Yoga Trade 37:00 TEND 38:50 step 1: mapping your mission 44:30 step 2: get real, look at your output 49:40 step 3: be the person who… 55:37 without falling prey or victim to numbers Key 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.

    58 min

  7. 29 May

    a short yoga story

    As you know, every Friday is new episode Friday on the Leadership and Yoga podcast... but the last Friday of the month is now special... The real episode today is inside of Patreon, it's a LIVE episode on burnout and one critical change that makes all the difference. But, I did not want to abandon you here, dear listener! So please enjoy a bit of juice, in this short yoga story. I hope that it inspires you to document your own yoga stories. And perhaps, I will see you inside of Patreon for the replay, or the next LIVE on June 26th! Join Leadership and Yoga Club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru The episode I mention that explains what the club is, and is genuinely inspirational as an episode to listen to in general: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UXULAZCXeNkzy8mLwr3G5?si=Sa3GAjNzRPi_72jZLIhHiQ

    14 min
  8. Tim Feldmann on Ashtanga, Teaching Yoga, & Devotion to the Practice

    27 May

    Tim Feldmann on Ashtanga, Teaching Yoga, & Devotion to the Practice

    Tim Feldmann is a beloved Ashtanga yoga teacher, originally from Denmark and globally renowned for his authentic, joyful, and devoted approach to the practice. Tim shares how he weaves yoga philosophy into the physical practice, how learning to be uncomfortable on the mat trains the nervous system, expanding the body’s capacity to sit with discomfort, and so much wisdom about embodied movement. This was a delightful conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and encouraged on your path as a yoga teacher and/or student. Tim’s Website Tim’s Instagram Miami Life Shala Yoga Shala Everett 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 website⁠ ⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠ Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor)  Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership Join a Yoga Trade free Council Session: https://form.typeform.com/to/RcnJx6ps (My sponsor) ⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor)  Time Stamps:  00:00 intro 08:54 have you always considered yourself a deep thinker? 10:25 abstract dance 12:45 the set sequence 15:31 sense of fluency in the yoga practice 17:44 how does ashtanga feel to you? 19:36 how does your yoga practice change how you live? 25:59 bringing yoga philosophy onto the mat 31:19 first ashtanga class 33:37 injury & recovery 39:29 first time teaching a yoga class? 43:05 discipline 47:28 how can yoga teachers make meaningful change? 53:21 the radiating energy of presence & the wisdom realm 56:55 what qualities do you look for in your teachers? 01:00:54 don’t try to be perfect 01:05:47 asana & the nervous system 01:12:25 is yoga supposed to be comfortable? 01:17:42 rapid fire questions 01:22:07 billboard question

    1hr 26min
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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 a yogic perspective. Support Shawna on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru

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  • Creator
    Shawna Krueger
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    245
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shawna Krueger
  • Show Website
    Leadership and Yoga

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