Leadership and Yoga

Leadership and Yoga CLUB

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for Leadership and Yoga CLUB. Because your dreams are meant for people like you, and you meet your true friends on the mountain. Founding...

Nicole Wild on Facing Death as an Extension of the Yoga Practice

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, yoga teacher Nicole Wild shares what she's learned about life and yoga from confronting death: both in the cadaver lab and throug...

flirting with life: how to romanticize life & overcome numbness

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Aren’t we all looking for that feeling of energy of waking up happy to be alive? That’s what it feels like when we learn to flirt with our life, t...

the thrill of getting over embarrassment: from awkward to confident teaching yoga & everything else

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

5 steps to let go of your embarrassment whether that’s in life, teaching yoga, or creating. Let’s talk embarrassment, fear, perfectionism, how to ...

time-traveling self-love & light after anxiety: “immersive special” for creators

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is an immersive special episode, brought to life with music and sound effects. Listen for spoken word and storytelling written by me, Shawna Krue...

Ashish Arora on Teaching Yoga in the West and Honoring Yoga’s Roots

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ashish Arora is a yoga teacher based in Seattle, Washington, originally from Delhi, India, and currently leading teacher trainings and retreats around...

my story: starting a podcast that changed my life & the years you didn’t see, that built everything

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I started a top 5% Spotify video podcast without being an influencer, and the years that you didn't see, built everything. Truthfully, I feel like...

Londrelle on Where Music Meets God and Yoga

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Londrelle shows us how spiritual practice becomes music that heals the world. Welcome to the inner workings of Londrelle’s songs, his creative proce...

8-minute motivational spoken word: architecture of moonshot dreams

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

FOR CONTEXT, SEE THE FULL EPISODE. This is the musical poetry, quick taste of my episode on the architecture of a moonshot dream coming true. It also ...

architecture of a moonshot dream coming true

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the architecture of a moonshot idea coming true (a transmission, not a list.) Let’s talk about how improbable dreams become reality. Blendin...

Kirby Gordon on Teaching Yoga Around the World, Hosting Retreats, and Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kirby Gordon is a yoga teacher based in Austin, Texas and hosting retreats around the world. In this episode we talk about nomadic teaching, building ...

for the underdogs

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey fellow underdog. Did you know that the world loves an underdog? Let’s talk about why, and what that means for you. If you feel stuck, behind, or...

Yoga Teacher Roundtable

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this yoga teacher roundtable, yoga teachers from around the world share stories from teaching and practicing yoga: their "goosebump moments,&q...

yoga & politics: bad leaders, spiritual bypassing, & good activism as a yogi

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So much of the wellness world has become busy work to keep up from focusing on the bigger problems in the world. But our own selfish pursuits don’t ...

DJ Taz on Music, Energy & the Power of Your Yoga Playlist

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DJ Taz Rashid is a DJ and music producer creating music with a deeper mission to awaken, uplift, and empower humanity with music. His work lives in yo...

stop feeling stuck: 3 step life reset to get your momentum back

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s me telling the truth about how stuck I’ve felt over the last 4 months and what finally set me free. Feeling stuck, living at home, my paren...

Jarrett Green on Mindfulness in Leadership, Stress Resilience, & Yoga Beyond Asana

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jarrett Green, lecturer in law at USC Law School and internationally recognized well-being, stress resilience, and peak performa...

the dragonfly's dream: your transformation, an immersive special experience

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Through breath, visualization, musical poetry and storytelling, I guide you through a meditation for personal transformation: the dragonfly’s dream....

The Future of Yoga: Power, Governance & Education for Yoga Teachers with Andrew Tanner, CEO of the American Yoga Council

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Yoga doesn’t need governance, it needs leadership.” American Yoga Council is like LinkedIn for Yoga and Ancestry.com for lineage, an alternativ...

Maria Mir on Imagination, Reality Creation & Manifestation

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My typical Friday bedside chat episode has a special guest today: Maria Mir! Maria is a long-time listener of the Leadership and Yoga podcast who join...

Lana Wedmore on Yoga, Mother Earth & the Changing Consciousness of the World

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lana Wedmore tells us that yoga and nature are more alike than we realize. She has hosted presidents of Costa Rica in her lodge, and fights for system...

so you want to host a yoga retreat: 7 steps to get ready

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to host a yoga retreat. Behind every beautiful retreat is a human like you. A yoga teacher navigating money, nerves, imposter syndrome, le...

Carling Harps on Yoga Community, Collective Liberation & Joyful Movement

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carling Harps shares her journey through 15 years of teaching yoga and how her practice has evolved over time. She reflects on cueing...

Rey Cardenas on Teaching Yoga in Rhythm: Astrology and Seasonal Practice

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Leadership and Yoga, I sit down with Rey Cardenas, Austin-based yoga teacher, and co-studio owner of Practice Yoga Austin, to explo...

nonsense episode

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is exactly what is sounds like. Me checking in, telling you some updates, like a little nonsensical voice note update from me to a friend...

keep your dreams alive

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

Naoise Ni Bhroin on Teaching Yoga in Irish, Techno Yoga, and Community

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Yoga Teacher Roundtable

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 worl...

Ty Watson on Attention, Language, and Teaching Yoga

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

from small creator to 10K: real instagram growth lessons for yoga teachers & artists on social media

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Frederick Dodson on Levels of Energy, Parallel Universes of Self, Consciousness & Reality Creation

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I sat down with consciousness researcher and author Frederick Dodson to explore the idea that changed how I see everything: levels of energy. F...

part 2 / mysteriously, things fall into place

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 conn...

Jonah Kest on Yoga, Community and Conscious Leadership

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 infl...

new year reset for yoga teachers & creators

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Kino MacGregor on Ashtanga Yoga, Leadership & Creating Meaningful Change

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, hones...

find your thread of success & turn it into a rope

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 epis...

Dedica on Rebuilding Self-Trust, Returning to Yoga After Injury, and Balancing Momentum & Rest as a Yoga Teacher

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dedica joins us for an inspiring conversation about presence, adaptation, and what it means to stop betraying yourself by learning to...

we can walk from miracle to miracle

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is what actually makes dreams come true. Join me for a magical, spontaneous, story-filled episode after traveling to Miami to interview legendary...

David Swenson on Yoga Practice, Impact & Creativity

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

yoga poetry, a spoken & musical immersion

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 beco...

mysteriously, things fall into place

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Meghan Bay on Writing Poetry, Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, and Appreciating Every Version of Yourself

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Cr...

grow your yoga business & moral ambition as a yoga teacher

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Eva Vriens on Listening to Your Body, Dreaming Big & Teaching Yoga

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation with yoga teacher Eva Vriens explores embodiment, discerning gut feelings, teaching yoga in other languages, why there is no such th...

the discipline of patience: 4 steps to stop living addicted to stress and follow your dreams calmly

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Amy Newmark of Chicken Soup for the Soul on the Power of Stories, Gratitude & Forgiveness

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

aligned friendship as a yoga teacher: bts of cactus club yoga mastermind

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Shawna Krueger, Ben Kalra, Kimia Hajian, Marla Tortorice and Brand Bergado for a behind the scenes look into our self-created yoga teacher master...

Yoga Teacher Roundtable

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This roundtable episode brings together yoga teachers from across the country! Tune in to hear what’s inspiring their classes right now, unexpected ...

8 things to stop doing as a yoga teacher before you crash out: remembering the heart & soul of why you teach

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Guru Benny on Quantum Physics, Mental Health, and the Power of Belief in Shaping Reality

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guru Benny is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and creator working at the intersection of quantum physics and human psychology. In this conver...

when we feel lost // musical poetry special

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

spillover effect & parallel universes of self

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An episode on what makes the impossible synchronicities not only possible, but incredibly probable.I hope y'all enjoy this special late night session....

the breakthrough files: write yours & hear mine from Austin, Texas on meditation, money, yoga, friendship & worthiness

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

Laurentine ten Bosch on How Media Can Heal & Raise Consciousness: Filmmaking from Food Matters to Gaia

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laurentine is a filmmaker who is a contributor for Gaia, an author, and a nutrition & business coach. She has produced five feature documentary fi...

how to start a podcast as a yoga teacher (or conscious creator) without adding to the noise

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

you are a curator, not just creator: how yoga teachers & conscious creators can start a podcast with purpose. whether you’re a yoga instructor, ...

build your meditation habit: short, simple, unguided practice you can stick with - meditation for beginners with 5 minutes a day

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ev...

5 reasons why change is what you need right now

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 po...

Sri Dharma Mittra Live in NYC: Teaching Yoga & Living from the Heart

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, compassi...

stop overthinking: 3-step energy prep to create & show up at 100%

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fr...

Leah Hester on Trust, Optimism, Intuition & the Mental Universe

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Q&A on Yoga Teaching, Motivation & Connection

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

in this episode i’m answering your questions on teaching, discipline, purpose, and community. i share behind the scenes updates on hosting my yoga r...

Jen Morel on Trust, Confidence & Limitlessness

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sri Dharma Mittra Interview Storytime BTS of NYC Podcasting Trip

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Marcus Veda on 4BEAT Yoga & the Art of Teaching Yoga

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 yog...

Put Your Mission into Words & Simplify Your Message: Clarity for Creatives

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

becoming an artist: creative awakening & world creators - musical poetry immersive special

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

making money & letting go of lack

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sur...

Annysa Baker & Daniel Rama de France

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

sacred stillness: the gene keys, meditation, contemplation & pausing

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

7 keys for teaching yoga that changes lives

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

creatively blocked? 2 doses of something strong, quantum physics & a beliefs reboot

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

yoga magic: musical poetry - immersive special

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 on...

nonsense episode

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

stress: your gut, your breath & a new story

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

public speaking: procrastination, pressure, & “approach avoidance”

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk public speaking and procrastination, two big beautiful topics. Have you ever wondered why we sabotage ourselves before we even start publ...

musical poetry: return to simplicity - immersive special

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From dragonflies and water skis to the jungle meeting the sea, this immersive music filled poetic episode brings themes like trusting doubt, dropping ...

7 Things I’ve Learned About Feeling Let Down & 1 Trick That Turned Resentment into Gratitude

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m getting honest about feeling let down, about resentment, and about what it actually takes to move through those feelings instea...

Hannah Singer on Meditation, Reality Creation, Rewiring Your Brain, Healing & Making Art

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. “Lif...

pain, presence & the power of belief

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 hea...

7 Happiness Keys

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Marie Belle PR on Teaching Yoga with Heart

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

musical poetry: stop feeling stuck & experience a breakthrough - immersive special for

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Locks, keys & breaking free from the webs we weave." This is a special immersive solo with music and sound effects on the space between...

David Kyle: Rocket Yoga & Other Mysteries, Q&A Special

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 stud...

trust your doubt: delay doesn't = denial

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 doubte...

Rey Cardenas on the Inner Work of Yoga: Anthroposophy, Consciousness, Karma & Religion

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interview with Rey Cardenas—a yoga teacher, former professional poker player, co-owner of Practice Yoga Austin, and ...

How to Handstand in the Middle of the Room & Goal Setting Workshop

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Miles Mortensen on Teaching Yoga

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 pr...

musical poetry: find your limitless true nature - immersive special

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ben Kalra on Modern Practices & Ancient Wisdom: Yoga & Joyful Living

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 tra...

Following the Pearl Necklace of Your Higher Self

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stories of wild synchronicities to inspire you to believe in magic. Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interesting episode that will bring magic moments ...

Victoria Hutchins on Make Believe - 2 hour special

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s here!! The 2 hour special with Victoria Hutchins, aka the daily victorian, to ask her everything about life, creating, writing, poetry, fears, ...

musical poetry: on the mountain - immersive special

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Andrijana Darkov on Yoga, Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, Finding Peace & Quieting the Mind

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership in Yoga podcast, host Shawna Krueger interviews Andrijana Darkov, an online yoga teacher from North Macedonia curren...

My Content Creation Journey BTS: Road Towards 10k Diary & Everything I’ve Learned About Instagram

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Fear, Abundance, Realized Dreams, Synchronicity & Change: Jungle Contemplations

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Social Media Advice for Small Creators, Mindset Shifts & Tangible Tips

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Kimia Hajian on Yoga, Social Media & Creativity

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Manifestation or Synchronization: Expand Your View of Yourself. Shape Your Identity & Reality.

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Adam Keen on the Heart of Ashtanga Yoga, Empowerment, Mental Health, the Spine & Transformation

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Reconnecting to the Magic of Life

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...