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Ep #151: From Fear to Freedom: Juliya’s Inspiring Path to Yoga and Self-Discovery

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Julia, a yoga teacher, shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, moving from a disciplined upbringing in Russia to finding her path in yoga and personal growth. After initially finding solace in yoga amidst her military family’s strict routine, Julia’s practice led her to deeper experiences in Bali, where she connected with the Acro Yoga community […]

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Ep #144: From Yoga Mats to Dog Shelters: Finding Purpose and Joy with Phil Kowalik

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Phil’s journey from corporate life in Canada to a fulfilling yoga teaching career in Bali is nothing short of inspiring. After getting stuck in Bali during COVID, Phil started a dog shelter and a kombucha business. A life-changing 200-hour yoga teacher training revealed the power of yoga and meditation to him. Despite initial struggles, Phil

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Ep #143: Building Confidence and Language Skills with Rini Riraharjanti

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Discover how Rini, a yoga teacher, transitioned from a 17-year corporate career to pursuing her passion for yoga. Despite her shyness, Rini began teaching yoga eight months ago, starting with private classes that boosted her confidence. She then transitioned to subbing classes, seizing opportunities, and gradually building her teaching career. Rini shares her journey of

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Ep #142: Handling Praise, Criticism, and Empty Studios with Megan Cowley

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Dive into Megan’s captivating journey from discovering yoga in Bali to becoming an inspirational teacher. Originally from the UK, Megan fell in love with yoga during a shavasana in Byron’s class, sparking a profound transformation and an obsessive passion for the practice. She booked a training session in Bali, which led to a deeper spiritual

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Ep #141: Conquering Imposter Syndrome with Andreii

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Discover how Andrei transitioned from being a scuba diving instructor to teaching yoga in Bali in this engaging podcast episode. Originally from Russia, Andrei moved to the US and eventually found his way to Bali, where the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed his career path. Initially a scuba diving instructor, Andrei rediscovered his passion for yoga

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Ep #126: How to Host Retreats with John Quirk

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Imagine transforming a passion into a powerful retreat that not only brings joy to others but also promotes personal growth and healing. This podcast episode dives into the world of retreats, exploring the journey from chaos to clarity, and the profound impact these experiences can have on both the organizer and the participants. John Quirk

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Ep #125: Yoga Teaching Career Tricks with John Quirk

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Are you curious about how someone transitions from corporate life to teaching yoga? Join us as we explore the journey of John Quirk, who found his true calling in yoga after leaving the corporate world. John Quirk, a former journalist, effortlessly transitioned into teaching yoga, drawing from his confidence in public speaking and athletic background.

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Ep #124: Corporate to Yoga with John Quirk

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Are you yearning for a life transformation or seeking fulfillment beyond the corporate grind? Dive into an inspiring journey with John Quirk on our latest podcast episode. John shares his captivating transformation from a conventional job to discovering his true purpose through yoga and journalism. This episode takes you through a narrative of change, adventure,

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Episode #111: Inspiration for Finding Your Voice with Megan Cowley

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In this week’s episode, we have a spontaneous guest walk into the studio to share her experience with finding your voice. Megan Cowley, originally from the UK, has moved to Bali and completed a 200hr Yoga teacher training this past year and has been diving into the exploration of voice. Not a typically path of

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Episode #102: Judgement-Free Awareness of Self with Katie Nesbitt

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In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael sits down with guest Katie Nesbitt to discuss all things yoga, present moment awareness, somatic work, and mindfulness. Katie describes her background shifting from childhood athlete to corporate worker in LA to yoga instructor and wellness consultant. Katie dives into the elements of present awareness and shares

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Episode #94: Meditation for Relationships with Leah Santa Cruz

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“Who we radiate, we attract.” In this week’s episode, guest Leah Santa Cruz returns to the podcast to speak about meditation for healthy relationships. She dives into techniques couples can use, as well as ways to utilize meditation to benefit the way we interact with all individuals in our lives.  Leah walks the listeners through

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Episode #80: Trauma Informed Yoga with Anthea Taeuber

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  Trauma-Informed Yoga: What It Is and Why It Matters Meet Anthea: Her Art Background and Love for Yoga Anthea is originally from a small town in Connecticut, where she grew up around farmland and trees. She also has an art background, and her mom is an artist. In college, she studied cognitive neuroscience and

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