Leadership and Yoga

Chelsea Williams Hofer on Yoga, Motherhood, Vulnerability & Creativity

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I sat down with Chelsea Williams Hofer, also known as chelseasyoga in the online world. Chelsea is a Seattle-based yoga instructor and full-time...

Jealousy & Clout Chasing: Turn Envy Into Inspiration & Self-Trust

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever failed to stop feeling envy? Or wanted someone to just give you a chance, boost you to fame, to do the hard part for you? Or find yourse...

Tantra, Naked Yoga, Wholeness & Sexuality with Matt Meko

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership in Yoga podcast, I sit down with Matt Meko to dive into his inspiring journey—from working in the entertainment in...

Gene Keys & 5 Reasons Gifts Are Hidden in Our Weaknessess

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode intertwined with wisdom from the Gene Keys on why there is something deeply transformative about not being goo...

Yoga Teacher Roundtable

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as yoga teachers join us live from California, Florida, Texas and Peru, Mexico and Canada to discuss X-factor, impact and the art of teaching ...

Motivation to Give It Your All

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode that will quickly motivate you and remind you what it means to actually give something your all. I share the s...

How to Make Aligned Friends and Feel Uplifted by Your Relationships

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on FRIENDS. In this episode, we explore how the people around us influence our lives and how we can take contr...

Daniel Ferraez & Paloma Marin on Discipline, Social Media & Yoga

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership and Yoga fam, Today’s interview is one that reminded me that nothing happens by accident. It is built day by day because we are bold enou...

Your Dreams Are for People Like You

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode that will motivate you and prepare you to follow your dreams. I’m here to tell you that what you dream of, i...

David Swenson on Ashtanga Yoga & Life Beyond the Mat

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with David Swenson. In today’s episode, David gives us a behind the scenes look into Ashtanga histo...

Teaching Yoga: A Guide for Showing Up

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode that takes us back to the essence of what the Leadership and Yoga podcast is about. The art of teaching yoga. ...

Ashtanga Nurse: Back Pain in Yoga, Injury Management, Acupuncture, Mobility & Mindset with Morgan Lee

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Shawna Krueger and Morgan Lee as they dive into the intricate relationship between Ashtanga yoga, injury management, and personal growth. They ex...

How to Relax... Actually.

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, on an episode about the truth behind relaxation. In this episode, I explore the concept of relaxation, challenging common mis...

Deanna Di Carlo - Dedica: Phoenix Moments & Yoga Roots, BTS Part 1

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Shawna Krueger for a special interview with Deanna Di Carlo, also known as Dedica in the online world. In part one of this interview, Dea opens u...

MY STORY: Setting Myself Free

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a completely free-form, unplanned, behind the scenes chat where I tell you my whole life story and how it impacted where I am today with yoga ...

Starting & Growing a Podcast as a Yoga Instructor and Finding Abundance as a Yoga Entrepreneur with Kelly Smith

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with Kelly Smith to talk about releasing the starving artist mentality, starting a podcast that changed her life and watching the podcastin...

Austin, Baby! Moving Across the Country to Follow My Dreams Yoga Teacher Podcaster Edition

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Austin, Texas a creative vortex? Entrepreneurship real talk. Starting from zero, feeling guilty for uprooting my whole life, yet feeling more align...

Kaelyn Thede on Food & Fulfillment: A Celebration of Food, Cooking, Connection & Feeling Nourished

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is not an episode on dieting, life-hacking your food consumption, or ideal nutrient consumption. This is a healing conversation on the art of foo...

Yoga Brings Us Leadership Lessons

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on the leadership lessons I’ve learned through yoga and my work in the wellness industry as a whole. As...

Cameron Rosin on Stoking the Creative Fire Within

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I sat down with Cameron Rosin to get an inside look into what lights his creative fire, the background on how he has come to see the world and t...

Longevity in Yoga, Dreams & Growth

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s season two!! Hello from my new home in Austin, Texas. Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on longevity in our yoga practice and body, along...

Facing the Unknown: Dubai, Desert, the Future & Gold

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on facing the unknown and a recap of my recent trip to the middle east.  DISCLAIMER: This episode is une...

Marine Chapon on Poetry in Motion - Creating, Practicing & Teaching Yoga Purely for the Passion of the Craft

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with Marine Chapon to get a BTS look into her yoga practice, teaching origin story, art, business and philosophy. Marine is a French yoga i...

The Nonsense Episode

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moving, traveling, a big announcement of my moonshot goal becoming reality, knowing no one. Also, my podcast recs, where I gather inspiration, routine...

Opening a Yoga Studio with Vivian Duelli

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, and Vivian Duelli, for an episode on the process of dreaming up and creating a yoga studio space, how to open a yoga studio, ...

Rise Above the Fear: Teach Yoga with Confidence

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on getting over the fear of teaching yoga. Beyond the obvious, let’s talk about the sneaky things that keep ...

Lisa Braun on Unhinged Sparkle, Teaching Yoga & Mental Health

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I sat down with Lisa Braun, also known as “lessonsbylisa” in the online world. Lisa is a wellness expert and yoga coach. Before yoga, she wa...

Don't F:)ck With My Wellness

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Warning, if you don't like swearing, you won't like this episode. Most of my episodes are clean, but sometimes it's necessary to get the p...

Yoga Teacher Roundtable

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to our inaugural yoga teacher roundtable! Let’s talk teaching, making mistakes, life, inspiration, behind the scenes and purpose.  Sign up...

27 Lessons in 27 Years: Birthday Special

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not life hacks. My brain babies from the past 27 years. Yoga teacher, podcaster edition. See the chapters for a complete overview.  Disclaimer: I wi...

David Kyle on Rocket Yoga

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I sat down with David C. Kyle “Baba Rocket” in his home studio, Ashtanga Yoga Puerto Rico, to talk about teaching yoga. Today’s interview ...

Start a Running Routine: My 10 Year Running Story & Training Schedule as Yoga Teacher

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I know, I can’t believe I’ve made an episode on running! The thing I was running from most was running. I thought I’d convert to the yoga world ...

Annysa Baker on Learning to Dream & the Power of Saying Yes

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special in-person interview with Ness Baker, also known as @_inversioness, in Río Chirripó, Costa Rica.  Annysa “...

3 Steps to Escape Victim Mindset

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on the trap that is victim mindset. In this chat, I dive into the idea of a victim mindset and share a simple ...

Kasturbai Azcona on Yoga, Motherhood, Hypermobility, Self-Acceptance, Viral Reels & Cannabis

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shawna Krueger interviews Kasturbai Azcona, a bilingual movement instructor, photographer, and mother of two living in Mexico. Kastur...

100th Episode Special: Creating a Podcast as a Yoga Teacher, Starting a Cycle of Trusting Yourself & True Meaning of Leadership and Yoga

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a wild 100th episode. Here’s what’s inside: I’m moving. My story on being ostracized. Launching a new program. First ever trivia. Rando...

Victoria Song on Moving from Contraction to Expansion: The Power of Our Own State

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Victoria Song for a special interview. I sat down with Victoria to discuss shedding contractions, and raising t...

Q&A Special: Life Purpose, My Path, Handstands, Podcasting, Retreats & More

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, Shawna answers questions about finding your purpose, starting a podcast, and hosting a retreat. She emphasizes the importance...

Marissa Grasmick on Turning Wounds to Wisdom, Nervous System Flexibility and Expansion and Integration

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I sat down in-studio with my guest, Marissa Grasmick, to discuss somatic, psychedelic somatic therapy, the nervous system, moving from rigidity...

Are You Living in a Gold Rush?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on how to take life less seriously and level up because of it, not in spite of it.  This episode on the ...

Sebastian Little on Leadership, Public Speaking, Self-Ownership, and Clarity of Direction.

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sebastian Little or “Seb” is the founder of SLP where he partners with high-performing leaders and teams to optimize culture, close performance ga...

Feel Confident in Your Body and Voice

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a solo episode on finding confidence in your body and your voice… Yoga teacher edition but applicable to anyone. :)  ...

Andre Harris on Misfit Yogis and Teaching Yoga

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest Andre Harris for an episode focused on the art and experience of teaching yoga. I sat down in-studio with Andre,...

Facing Discomfort: Success Doesn’t Come From Having Blinders On

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, on a solo episode that will remind you that you are not alone in your suffering and that by remembering our connection and ta...

Brandon Bergado on Healing, Self-Growth, Creativity, Yoga & Magnetic Business

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Brandon Bergado for an inspiring interview. After losing his direction and career due to a traumatic brain inju...

How to Take Action Now and Create New Habits

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a short podcast episode on taking action.  Let’s talk what kind of action to take, understanding the point, and how t...

Lisa Neale on Navigating Religion & Opening to Spirituality Through Yoga

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Lisa Neale, for an episode on religion and spirituality and why yoga can help us return to a sense of spiritual...

Criticize Yourself Less, Love Yourself More: A Strong Approach to Self-Love

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sasha Jade on Having a Zest for Life

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Slow Down to Speed Up

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Bree Poort on Mojo, Creativity and Synchronicity

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, h...

What to Do When Anxiety Prevents You from Being Yourself

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Amber Parucha on Creating Large-Scale Yoga Events and Community Building

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 pho...

Finding Focus and Staying Focused

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 focu...

How to Host a Yoga Retreat 2024

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Linda Yoonjin on Brain Education, the Gut & Confidence on Camera

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tea...

Adell Bridges on Yoga and the Brain, Creativity in Teaching Yoga and Handstands

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bhushan Deodhar on Yoga for World Leaders & All of Humanity - Art of Living

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with Bhushan Deodhar. Bhushan is a meditation and breathwork expert. He facilitates leadership traini...

Yoga Teacher Entrepreneurship - 8 Business Tips to Experience Growth

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Alice Maisetti on Being Wild, Intuitive and Confident

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a special interview with Alice Maisetti. Alice is an experienced yoga teacher currently based in California. She hosts wo...

Exceptional Yoga Teachers and Leaders

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 exceptiona...

Emmy Faria Proud on Teaching Yoga, Believing in Yourself and Leading with Love

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

How to Capture Attention Authentically

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an episode on three ways to capture attention authentically as a yoga instructor. While the subject of attention and infl...

12 Ways to Have More Confidence

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Rocket Yoga Reflections

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 discussio...

Natasha Schön on Leadership Skills For Everyday Life

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, and my guest, Natasha Schön for an episode on leadership.  Natasha is a leadership and development consultant. She is the ...

Pura Rasa - Meditation, Inner Voice and Awakening with Rasa Lukosiute

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, and today’s special guest, Rasa Lukosiute for an episode on meditation and tapping into your intuitive nature.  Rasa is t...

Purpose is a State of Being: Relax and Get Present

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Manuel Oria on Teaching Yoga

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Carleton James on Teaching Yoga

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Handstand Tips from Professional Acrobat, Nathan Tsuji

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger and my guest, Nathan Tsuji, for a deep dive into handstands. Nathan is a professional acrobat, performer, trainer, model, and ...

How to Make Decisions

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, the...

Marco Mora on Organizing a Yoga Retreat - Retreat Center and Host POV

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hosti...

How to Deal with Rejection: Taking a “No”

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

I Started Yoga, Now What?

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for a practical episode for beginners. Whether you are just starting yoga, teaching beginners, or starting another project, t...

Build Your Greenlight List and iOS - End of Year Reflection

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interactive episode designed to help you reflect on your year.  This episode consists of three parts: Creating a gre...

Why Celebrating Others is Key

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ca...

Sonya Moore on Some Kind of Magic

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 K...

How to Handstand

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Start a Podcast: The Art of Podcasting

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

How to Host a Yoga Retreat

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

4 Ways to Redirect Anxiety-Causing Perfectionism

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Retreat Recap - Behind the Scenes of Hosting a Yoga Retreat at Río Chirripó

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 afte...

How Devotion Can Lead to Success

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 devo...

Ashish Arora on Teaching Yoga

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

What to Do With Rejection and Expectations

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Fluency, Yoga and How I Learned Spanish with Emma Martinez

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Clara Tomé on Combating Convenience and Complacency: Environmental Awareness and Action

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest is Clara Tomé. Clara is a fashion model, environmental activist and a European Union Climate Pact Ambassador. She holds a masters degr...

How to Have the Courage to Teach Your First Yoga Class

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Victoria Hutchins on Creativity, Vulnerability, and Spirituality in Yoga

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest is Victoria Hutchins. Victoria, also known as the Daily Victorian in the online world, is a yoga instructor, content creator and corpor...

Birthday Episode 26 Lessons From 26 Years

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Jungle Ambiance Sound Therapy for Relaxation

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Greta Hill on Teaching to Spark Joy

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 interna...

The Beauty of Hitting ROCK BOTTOM with Simón Sosa - Venezuela, From Survival Mode to Exponential Growth

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Enjoy Working Hard - 7 Ways

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Marla Tortorice on Ashtanga Yoga, Slowing Down and Discipline

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Trailer - Leadership and Yoga

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more yoga in leadership, and better leadership and yoga. The dynamic duo of leadership and yoga gives us a new perspective of how to not only teac...

Adam Husler on Teaching Yoga

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 coun...

Lau Cabral on Yoga, Wellness Lifestyle, and Hosting Events

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Teaching My Dream Class and 6 Steps to Reach Your Goals

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...