Warrior One Yoga

Have you been wanting to come along to yoga classes but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Or perhaps you’re looking to come back to your regular practice after a hiatus and it seems a bit daunting. These feelings are really normal so today Nova chats with our studio manager, Amanda Smyth, to unravel the fears and concerns many face when starting or returning to yoga.   In this inspiring discussi...

Most of us live very busy lives. Every day, we’re faced with stress and pressure from our workplaces, relationships, families and environments. This all takes a toll on our nervous systems.    Meditation is an incredibly powerful practice which helps to regulate your nervous system and bring you back into alignment, both physically, spiritually and emotionally.   In this episode, Dustin shares a b...

In today’s episode, Nova shares the three key pillars that have contributed to the growth of Warrior One Yoga. This episode is going to be so helpful for you if you’re a yoga teacher in training and you’re looking to soon be teaching in studios, corporates or online or you plan to open up your own studio in the future.   The first pillar is our warm and inviting studios themselves. We have intenti...

Dustin and Nova are coming to you today following our unforgettable Aro Ha Retreat in New Zealand, a transformative experience that Warrior One has hosted since 2016. Today, Dustin and Nova unpack what you can expect from this retreat in the beautiful Southern Alps of New Zealand.    Surrounded by mountains and awe inspiring nature, this magical part of the world has an extraordinary effect on you...

Today Nova is so thrilled to have Rayne Watkin back on the show to explore menopause. Rayne is an osteopath and one of our yoga teachers at Brighton and Mum to two children, dogs, cats and fish.  Rayne entered menopause when she was young at 42 years old and describes how her body transitioned like the seasons and softened. She’ll take you through all of the side effects, bodily changes, and sympt...

A topic that comes up frequently for many people is how to navigate difficult situations in life and the busyness of our minds during times of discomfort and frustration. Today Dustin shares a few practical tools and a short practice to help you lean into the discomfort and quiet down your busy mind.     During those moments of discomfort, remember to take a deep breath. Dustin talks about how thi...

Dustin sits down with Megan Killorn today, one of our senior teachers across all three studios at Warrior One and the head of teacher development. We’re talking today about some practical ways you can elevate your yoga teaching, whether you’re a senior yoga teacher or just getting started with your teacher training.   Megan and Dustin discuss the importance of being intentional about everything yo...

We have a beautiful Yoga Nidra practice for you today, guided by Rayne Watkin. This practice is a perfect way to start or end your day, helping you rest, reset and come into a blissful state of awareness.    Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation, usually practised lying down with a teacher guiding the session. Also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”, Yoga Nidra helps to draw you...

Today Nova is joined by the lovely Nat Commons, one of our head Teacher Trainers and yoga teacher at our Brighton and Mordialloc studios.   Nat has a background in myotherapy, physical education, dance, and teaching and explains to us how she found her way to yoga. Nat completed her teacher training with Warrior One in 2017, fully immersing herself into the yogic lifestyle. Nat is passionate about...

In this episode, Dustin shares a conversation with Nat Commons about how yoga teacher training (YTT) can be an incredible transformative experience. Together, Nat and Dustin run the 200-hour Yoga teacher training at Warrior One and they talk today about how YTT goes beyond the asana to provide a deeper understanding of yoga and it’s principles.    Having come from a background in juujitsu, Dustin...

Today, Nova is joined by the wonderful Kat John, who is an author, keynote speaker, authenticity coach and podcast host of The Real, Raw and Relatable. In this episode, we dive deep into authenticity off the yoga mat, and Kat shares her wisdom on embracing vulnerability to live in a way that is uniquely you. Kat’s mission in life is to understand how we can navigate thoughts inside our heads, name...

One major aspect of yoga is the connection to self and cultivating a deeper awareness on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. When we join together with others on that same journey, we discover new and creative ways to enliven a sense of connection to the beautiful ancient teachings of yoga.    Today Nova is joined by Kristian Crowe, one of our Warrior One yoga teachers at both the Brighton...

We’re joined again today by Kristian Crowe, one of our Warrior One yoga teachers at both the Brighton and Mordialloc Studios, as he shares a 12 minute meditation in the practice of being. Being is about letting go of the need to constantly do or achieve, and instead, simply existing in the present moment. This can help you find inner peace and a deeper sense of fulfillment. This calming meditation...

Today Nova is joined by Alessia Frisina, one of our beautiful teachers at Warrior One Melbourne, to share a conversation on the topic of yoga and pregnancy.  Strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing are so important during pregnancy, and equally important to the physical benefits are the mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of yoga. Alessia shares her perspective on the benefits of yoga dur...

We’re joined again today by Alessia Frisina, one of our beautiful teachers at Warrior One Melbourne, as she shares a calming meditation for pregnancy and labour.  This peaceful meditation focuses on techniques of relaxation and visualisation to help you prepare for childbirth, bringing awareness to your body on the inhale and releasing any tension on the exhale.  Starting with the neck and shoulde...

Today Nova sits down with Nataraj, one of our amazing teachers at our Mornington Studio. Nataraj also teaches philosophy at our teacher training, and in this episode he shares his history with yoga and his wisdom in mastering life’s challenges with its philosophy. Nataraj came to yoga at the age of 12 after being gifted a book on mantras, and after a series of wonderful and surprising experiences,...

Today we are joined by the epic Ian Cresswell, one of our Mornington teachers. Ian is a husband, and dad and speaks the basics of 20 languages!   Ian has been teaching yoga for a decade and is both passionate and a specialist in all things physiology and anatomy. At uni, Ian specialised in Biomedical Science, with a speciality in advanced exercise physiology and anatomy, so he brings all the knowl...

Today Nova is joined by Heidi, one of our beautiful teachers at the Warrior One Brighton Studio as they take a deep dive into chakras unlocked. Heidi has such a unique way of teaching, infusing energy into yoga Asana through pranayama (breathing practises), mantra and sound.    Heidi has an incredible depth of wisdom and insight into the chakras system. On the mat, she loves teaching her students...

We have a calming chakra meditation for you today, guided by the beautiful Heid Trigari, one of our teachers at the Warrior One Brighton Studio.     Join Heidi as she gently leads you to bring awareness to your seven chakras, visualising bright white light as it expands throughout your entire body.    As you deepen your breath and bring your awareness to each chakra, allow your body to radiate tha...

At Warrior One Yoga, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge and providing the best possible training for anyone who is interested in teaching yoga. Whether you’re all in and fully committed to becoming a teacher, or you just want to go deeper to embody the teachings, we want to give you the tools to do just that.   Based in Melbourne, our 200 hour yoga teacher training has been running for s...

Gratitude is a superpower. When practised, it has the ability to shift your perspective and change your energy to the positive.    In this episode, Dustin shares a 5 minute gratitude focus meditation to help you start your day from a place of centredness, thankfulness and love.     This guided meditation will help you train your subconscious mind and nervous system to search for what is good. Natu...

Our Thailand yoga retreat is one of our favourite times of the year and this July will be our 6th retreat held at the tranquil Vikasa Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand. Today we’re taking you through what to expect from this amazing 7 day retreat.    Imagine a picturesque tropical island, yoga classes overlooking the ocean, and delicious, nourishing organic meals from the Vikasa garden. Our aim is fo...

How we approach any situation dictates what we get out of the experience of life. The same is true for the practice of yoga.    In this episode, Nova sits down with Nataraj, one of our incredible yoga teachers at the Mornington Studio, to talk about how to get more out of your yoga practice from a philosophical point of view.   Nataraj shares his insights on breath and awareness, and the process o...

In 2015, we opened our very first yoga studio - a tiny hole in the wall in Brighton. It was an exciting yet humble beginning, and in this episode we give you the backstory of how we got to the three wonderful studios we have today. We share with you the tips and tricks we’ve learnt along the way, as well as where we plan to go in the future.     Being both passionate about and immersed in the yoga...

When done intelligently, yoga has the power to make important and lasting changes in our physiology and mental health, while also giving us simple tools to restore balance within.    In today’s episode, Nova chats with Rayne, one of our beautiful Brighton studio teachers who is an avid yogi, osteopath and mum of two. We dive deep into the benefits of yin yoga, yoga nidra and yoga as a stress tool....