8 things to stop doing as a yoga teacher before you crash out: remembering the heart & soul of why you teach
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 homepageTry OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Follow me on instagram:@shawnkruOwn a copy of the guided journal I created, code POD for $33.Ritual of Writing Journal Come on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat Time stamps:00:00 intro01:00 opening poem: teaching yoga like we play music03:00 let’s hang08:00 stop procrastinating your meditation 10:30 creating a coherent message in class12:30 stop thinking you need to practice exactly what you teach15:40 stop trying to do it all on your own17:55 the three S’s rule23:00 stop grinding & start creating art25:30 when u find joy in the process, others find joy in it28:45 stop saying i don’t have time to slow down30:00 laundry basket analogy 33:00 u are the seer of your thoughts, but do u remember?34:01 stop being scattered & ignoring strategy 40:30 stop losing all your great ideas42:00 how to define your mission43:01 if u want more ppl in your class, why?44:20 stop needing to prove anything about yourself46:30 graduation speech & homework
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Guru Benny on Quantum Physics, Mental Health, and the Power of Belief in Shaping Reality
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 the endless possibilities all around you. Find Guru Benny on her TikTok @itsgurubennny, Instagram @itsgurubennny, and on her website futureguru.co.Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Download your free SEO Checklist for yoga instructors & entrepreneursFollow me on instagram:@shawnkruCome on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat Time Stamps:00:00 intro03:16 what sparked your interest in quantum physics/manifestation?08:05 how much do you believe we shape our own reality?12:40 what does it really mean to create your own reality?14:37 how do we change our beliefs?16:44 undoing beliefs from childhood 18:13 why are we here? We are here to become20:00 how does the quantum make you feel supported?21:39 what is quantum physics? 23:34 we influence everything we observe 24:40 we live in an infinite reality 27:13 spillover effect30:56 how to integrate this into your daily life?34:51 polarity41:59 when you close your eyes and think about what God means to you, what do you see or feel? 34:55 we are our own attraction point 46:11 what have you learned in your therapeutic work about human nature?47:56 mental health is spiritual50:32 suffering is detatchment from the true self51:52 what are the qualities of an exceptional leader? 53:57 what is your greatest joy?54:52 what worries you?56:35 book recommendations for continued learning?58:13 billboard: you are the creator
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when we feel lost // musical poetry special
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 softness, and your mission in a world that often forgets what matters most.This is for the ones who want to believe in wild beauty, who want to have energy to live for what really matters in a world drowning in distraction. Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Follow me on instagram:@shawnkruCome on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat Inspiration behind the show:This episode was written while listening to one of my favorite EP's right now, Lost Tales by Finnegan Tui. It was also written as I have been reading Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman thanks to the recommendation of one of my other favorite artists, Sophie Hawley-Weld from Sofi Tukker.
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spillover effect & parallel universes of self
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.
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the breakthrough files: write yours & hear mine from Austin, Texas on meditation, money, yoga, friendship & worthiness
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 also share stories from my travels, experiences with wellness practices, and the mindset shifts that have changed my life. My goal is to inspire you to notice your own breakthroughs, embrace what truly lights you up, and create a reality that reflects that. :)Try OfferingTree for free, plus 50% off your first three months or 15% off your first year with my link here. (My sponsor)Download your free SEO Checklist for yoga instructors & entrepreneursFollow me on instagram:@shawnkruCome on my Costa Rica yoga retreat in January 2026:https://www.shawnakru.com/sweet-simplicity-retreat
Here we talk creativity, confidence, and presence through conversations with inspiring teachers and spiritual leaders who walk the path ahead of us. You’ll hear my personal stories—woven with poetry, storytelling, and even musical episodes—all rooted in a spirit of reconnecting with the magic of life and inspiring you to remember that your dreams are made for people like you. Above all, this is a space for discovering what it means to live with deeper awareness, to bring yoga into leadership, and leadership into yoga. Here’s to feeling at home in the unknown. -@shawnakru
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