Shawna Krueger
Leadership and Yoga
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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Episodes
find your thread of success & turn it into a rope 12.12.2025 55:58
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 episode, I share the truth about finding my first “thread” of success in my mission, business, life, my podcast, and social media. It’s about finding that small, almost fragile feeling of something finally working, and how I learned to turn that single threa...
Dedica on Rebuilding Self-Trust, Returning to Yoga After Injury, and Balancing Momentum & Rest as a Yoga Teacher 10.12.2025 1:06:17
In this episode, Dedica joins us for an inspiring conversation about presence, adaptation, and what it means to stop betraying yourself by learning to listen to and trust your inner voice. She shares her journey from injury to returning to a physical yoga practice, rebuilding self-trust, and discovering the power of keeping the promises you make to yourself. We also explore finding balance between...
we can walk from miracle to miracle 06.12.2025 37:10
This is what actually makes dreams come true. Join me for a magical, spontaneous, story-filled episode after traveling to Miami to interview legendary yoga teachers, Kino MacGregor and Jonah Kest. Embedded in this episode are teachings I’ve put into practice from Richard Rudd of the Gene Keys, Blu from the Deja Blu Podcast, Frederick Dodson of Levels of Energy and Dr. Joe Dispenza from Rewired. T...
David Swenson on Yoga Practice, Impact & Creativity 03.12.2025 1:31:11
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 manual, and he recently wrote another book called Only Dead Fish Go with the Flow. This is his second appearance on the leadership and yoga podcast and his stories are like none other. They will leave you in shock, and sometimes with a laugh, but alwa...
yoga poetry, a spoken & musical immersion 28.11.2025 55:52
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 becomes a ritual, and why teachers have the power to change the world. I share pieces about presence, impact, acceptance & growth, and finish with three poems that inspired me this month — including “Start Close In,” by David Whyte, and “The Invitati...
mysteriously, things fall into place / part 1 21.11.2025 45:14
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 particular morning, 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. The result is the “thought e...
Meghan Bay on Writing Poetry, Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, and Appreciating Every Version of Yourself 19.11.2025 1:00:49
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 Creator and how to create space to invite in more creative ideas. Meghan also shares the importance of honoring every version of yourself as you grow and evolve, allowing your journey of transformation to be uniquely your own. Follow Meghan on Instagra...
grow your yoga business & moral ambition as a yoga teacher 14.11.2025 1:00:33
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 your most valuable business asset, why your systems determine your sustainability, how to face numbers, pricing, and fees without shrinking, and how “minimum viable structure” can change your whole life. I walk you through the ONE symbolic action yo...
Eva Vriens on Listening to Your Body, Dreaming Big & Teaching Yoga 12.11.2025 1:02:17
This conversation with yoga teacher Eva Vriens explores embodiment, discerning gut feelings, teaching yoga in other languages, why there is no such thing as going backward, and much more! Find Eva on Instagram @eva.vri Sign up here to join the next Yoga Teacher Roundtable Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here . (My sponsor) Do...
the discipline of patience: 4 steps to stop living addicted to stress and follow your dreams calmly 07.11.2025 46:49
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 allowing life to unfold. I share how I learned to slow down, cultivate patience, destress, and trust the process of following my dreams without burning out. If you’ve ever struggled to find calm, balance, and faith while chasing your purpose, this conve...
Amy Newmark of Chicken Soup for the Soul on the Power of Stories, Gratitude & Forgiveness 05.11.2025 56:34
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 forgiveness, gratitude, synchronicities, and the kinds of stories the world needs most right now. The Chicken Soup For The Soul Website The Chicken Soup For The Soul Podcast Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off y...
aligned friendship as a yoga teacher: bts of cactus club yoga mastermind 31.10.2025 51:10
Join Shawna Krueger, Ben Kalra, Kimia Hajian, Marla Tortorice and Brand Bergado for a behind the scenes look into our self-created yoga teacher mastermind and friendship group. There are some absolute keys for finding authentic friendship in the yoga world, along with some good laughs. This episode explores what it means to grow in community as a yoga teacher and creative. Let’s talk finding align...
Yoga Teacher Roundtable 29.10.2025 44:31
This roundtable episode brings together yoga teachers from across the country! Tune in to hear what’s inspiring their classes right now, unexpected teaching moments, personal stories, practical insights, and lessons learned on their teaching journeys. Do you want to be part of the next Yoga Teacher Roundtable? Sign up here ! Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% of...
8 things to stop doing as a yoga teacher before you crash out: remembering the heart & soul of why you teach 24.10.2025 50:24
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 starting a meditation habit, getting clear on your mission as a conscious creator, and an episode called 7 keys for teaching yoga that changes lives that may also be of interest to you, linked below. :) October 28th Webinar on creating your homepage Try...
Guru Benny on Quantum Physics, Mental Health, and the Power of Belief in Shaping Reality 22.10.2025 1:00:13
Guru Benny is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and creator working at the intersection of quantum physics and human psychology. In this conversation, she shares about the power of belief, how mental health and spirituality are connected, and how consciousness is the key to both personal and collective liberation. She also shares practical ways to align with your higher self and tune into t...
lost // immersive special, musical poetry 17.10.2025 30:03
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 in the vastness of it all — and needed a reminder that we are never truly separate, and we have nothing to fear. Today I blend story and music in hopes that you feel something deeper. It’s not about fixing yourself — it’s about remembering your power, your...
spillover effect & parallel universes of self 10.10.2025 24:51
An episode on what makes the impossible synchronicities not only possible, but incredibly probable. I hope y'all enjoy this special late night session. Thanks for being here. :) The concept of spillover effect and parallel universes of self come from the author Frederick Dodson.
the breakthrough files: write yours & hear mine from Austin, Texas on meditation, money, yoga, friendship & worthiness 03.10.2025 54:06
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 about how meditation, hot yoga, and conscious lifestyle choices have shifted my body, mind, and energy. I dive into reframing money as a tool for appreciation, breaking free from FOMO, and cultivating friendships and self-worth that feel truly nourishing. I...
Laurentine ten Bosch on How Media Can Heal & Raise Consciousness: Filmmaking from Food Matters to Gaia 01.10.2025 57:15
Laurentine is a filmmaker who is a contributor for Gaia, an author, and a nutrition & business coach. She has produced five feature documentary films, two best-selling books, a streaming TV channel, Food Matters TV that became part of Gaia. She has worked alongside hundreds of wellness and healing experts from around the globe including Joe Dispenza and Wim Hof. https://www.foodmatters.com/fi...
how to start a podcast as a yoga teacher (or conscious creator) without adding to the noise 26.09.2025 55:59
you are a curator, not just creator: how yoga teachers & conscious creators can start a podcast with purpose. whether you’re a yoga instructor, wellness entrepreneur, or conscious creator, this episode will help you move past overthinking, embrace consistency, and share your work more boldly in the podcast world and long-form media world. we talk how to start your podcast, naming your podcast,...
build your meditation habit: short, simple, unguided practice you can stick with - meditation for beginners with 5 minutes a day 19.09.2025 40:25
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, even if you struggle to focus. I walk you through practical techniques like the pause method, committing to stillness, and finding true presence, while weaving in wisdom from yoga’s 8 limbs. If you’ve ever felt that meditation was too hard, this episode...
the dragonfly's dream: 5 reasons why change is what you need right now 12.09.2025 46:19
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 powerful reasons why change is exactly what you need right now . From the dragonfly’s dream to the magic of fresh beginnings, let’s talk about how change breaks old patterns, makes you fully present, and helps you embrace the unknown. If you’ve been fe...
Sri Dharma Mittra Interview in NYC: Teaching Yoga & Living from the Heart 10.09.2025 49:52
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, compassion, God, headstands, the infinite nature of who we are, and what qualities we can cultivate as yoga teachers. This interview is a reminder of the magic that occurs when we act from trust rather than fear, and when we livel simply and from the heart....
stop overthinking: 3-step energy prep to create & show up at 100% 05.09.2025 53:47
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 from fear to love, trust yourself, and create with flow instead of anxiety. Part 1: How to prepare yourself in the way before, part 2 the night before and part 3 the right before. Download your free SEO Checklist !! Also, try OfferingTree for free, p...
Leah Hester on Trust, Optimism, Intuition & the Mental Universe 03.09.2025 54:37
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 into following alignment and trust and choosing optimism and authenticity. It's refreshing, it's tangible, but at the same time, it's a conversation that really feels like it reconnects us to the magic of life. Leah is a yoga instructor and retreat faci...
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