Going Pro Yoga Podcast

The Yoga Sutras name 5 hidden blocks to your inner peace — and 3 kriya practices to dissolve them. Akshay Bhat makes Patanjali simple. What if the joy you keep chasing is already inside you, and only five hidden blocks stand in the way? This conversation goes deep into the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The guest, who started studying the Yoga Sutras at just 11 years old, makes th...

What if the most powerful tool to change your life has been right under your nose this whole time — literally? This guest spent his twenties as a high-stress TV producer in New York. On paper, life looked great. Inside, he felt empty and burned out. Getting fired became his turning point. Yoga, meditation, and breathwork pulled him out, and he built a career leading wellness retreats around the wo...

A single yoga class made him question everything he thought success was supposed to look like. In this episode, Marc Laws shares the unexpected path that took him from professional soccer and sports therapy into a much deeper exploration of yoga, purpose, and human connection. What began as physical training slowly became something far more personal after witnessing burnout, pressure, and disconne...

She walked into her first yoga class, cried on the floor, and didn't go back for two years. Then everything changed. Erin Hayes is a former actress, corporate professional, and now one of the most uniquely gifted teachers joining the IN Movement studio. Born in London, her path to yoga was anything but direct — it was forged through burnout, a life-altering reckoning, and a deep sensitivity to...

What if the most important thing in your life is the one you can't see? This milestone episode introduces two ancient Balinese concepts that are now the beating heart of the studio itself — Sekala (the seen) and Niskala (the unseen). Through an unscripted, thoughtful conversation, the episode explores what runs our lives beneath the surface: thoughts, intuition, gut feelings, spiritual energy,...

One bad morning. A package, a canceled massage, and a spiral — here's what it taught. This short solo episode is a real, unfiltered snapshot of a difficult morning — a disappointing delivery, a canceled plan, and the subtle but familiar feeling of a day already going sideways before it even starts. Rather than glossing over it, the episode sits with it honestly: why do small frustrations hit s...

She quit architecture, burned everything down, and found herself — through yoga and the subconscious mind. Laila El Idrissi grew up in Morocco, discovered yoga at 17 through YouTube videos, and within weeks was teaching her high school classmates. What began as curiosity grew into a calling that eventually pulled her away from a career in architecture and led her to Bali, where she now teaches ful...

What if “home” is not a place, but a feeling your body can learn again? This episode is a deep, unscripted conversation about what it really means to feel at home — not the place you live, but the feeling of being safe, grounded, and fully yourself. Drawing on the energy of the root chakra, the discussion explores why so many people feel disconnected from their foundations — and what it actually t...

He spent 24 years teaching teenagers how to move, but it was learning how to breathe that changed his life. In this episode, Dirk Hamelijnck shares why he left the familiar structure of the Dutch school system and what brought him to Bali. He talks about the turning point that pushed him onto a new path, the intense practices that first opened the door, and why he now cares more about nuance than...

What if the biggest change in your yoga practice is not a new pose, but a new kind of attention? In this episode, Michael Henri shares how he blends precise body knowledge with something harder to measure: the subtle “energy” of a room. He talks about why awareness and breath can change everything, how a simple favorite pose reveals hidden needs, and what kind of class culture he wants to create i...

She walked into a yoga class and something unexpected happened, the kind of moment that quietly changes the direction of your life. In this episode, Kimberley Utama shares the personal journey that led her from feeling pulled between identities to building a life rooted in practice, presence, and purpose. She speaks about what drew her to Bali, what surprised her most once she arrived, and how her...

Some spaces are built from ambition. Others are built from survival, devotion, and a long commitment to inner work. In this episode, Leah Santa Cruz shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her role as a founder of The In Movement . From early experiences with chaos and instability to burnout, meditation, motherhood, and leadership, Leah reflects on how lived experience becomes the foundatio...

Some visions are born from stillness. Others are forged through discipline, friction, and a willingness to commit fully. In this episode, Paul Teodo shares his perspective on building The In Movement from the inside out. Not as a sudden leap, but as the result of years of partnership, responsibility, and choosing purpose over comfort. Paul speaks openly about what felt missing in the wellness cult...

The moment a vision stops feeling theoretical and starts asking something real of you, everything changes. In this episode, Byron speaks candidly about what it means to bring The In Movement into form. Not as a brand concept, but as a lived philosophy shaped by years of teaching, partnership, risk, and trust. Rather than offering a polished origin story, Byron reflects on the quieter forces behind...

What if the most powerful step forward is… to stop? This short episode is a gentle invitation to pause with intention . It announces a brief break and a coming name change to The In Movement Podcast , all framed as part of a larger practice: letting ideas integrate instead of rushing to the next thing.  You’ll hear a simple reflection on why rest matters, how stepping back can create space for mea...

What if the stories you repeat every day aren’t yours—but someone else’s script running your life? In this episode, Byron and Michael look closely at narratives —the powerful stories we absorb from media, culture, and community—and how they shape what we feel, believe, and choose. They explore the difference between raw facts and the emotional storyline built around them, naming how hype can manip...

What if chasing “one more healing” is the very thing keeping you from feeling whole?? In this episode, Byron and Michael look at the fine line between helpful practice and healing addiction . They name the hidden driver— pain and disconnection —and how it can turn breathwork, plant medicine, and nonstop workshops into a spin cycle that never truly lands.  Byron questions the inner program of “ I a...

What if sadness, frustration, and anger weren’t problems—but instructions? In this solo episode, Michael explores three everyday emotions— sadness, frustration, and anger —and shows how each one carries a message.  This episode doesn’t tell you to “feel better.” It asks better questions. Why does a heavy mood arrive out of nowhere? Why does a tiny obstacle spark a huge reaction? And what if that s...

What can AI optimize—and what can only a person transmit? This episode invites a curious look at where technology ends and yoga begins. A seasoned teacher explores the uneasy mix of excitement and fear around AI: the urge to use smarter tools vs. the risk of losing something essential. Instead of answers, you’ll get questions that linger: If a sequence is flawless, why can it still feel empty? How...

Do you say “yes” when your body says “no”? This episode is a gentle guide to stop people-pleasing and start speaking your truth. The speaker explores the fear of being seen and the habit of fawning —agreeing to keep the peace—even when it doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn a simple way to tell the difference between your authentic intuition and old people-pleasing patterns : pause, breathe, and ask...

Have you ever felt pressure to be the “perfect” teacher—or the “perfect” student? In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Byron de Marse shares his personal experiences of becoming a teacher and the complex relationship that develops between teacher and student. He explores how stepping into the role of a teacher often brings up feelings of doubt, discomfort, and the fear of being seen. But rat...

Are you performing your life—or truly living it? In this episode, the conversation explores the tension between performing for acceptance and the deep human desire for belonging . Many of us learn early on to shape-shift, hide parts of ourselves, or show up as who we think we should be—especially in relationships, careers, or community. But this constant performance comes at a cost: disconnection,...

We all want to feel seen, heard, and understood—but how often do we actually offer that to ourselves or others? This episode explores the deep emotional difference between validation and invalidation. You’ll learn how simple, kind words like “It makes sense you feel that way” can calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and create true connection. In contrast, phrases like “You’re overreacting” or...

Ever wondered how to align your passion for yoga with your need to earn a living—without guilt? Kalina shares her powerful journey from the corporate world in Poland to becoming a yoga teacher and business mentor in Bali. After burning out in a high-stress job, she turned to yoga for relief, only to discover a deeper calling. Now, she helps yoga teachers break through limiting beliefs—especially a...

What if not knowing is exactly where transformation begins? In this episode, the invitation is clear: step into uncertainty, not as something to fix or avoid, but as a powerful teacher. The conversation explores the contrast between certainty and uncertainty , control and trust, showing how our desire for clarity often blocks us from growth, creativity, and new possibilities. By letting go of need...