Kasturbai Azcona on Yoga, Motherhood, Hypermobility, Self-Acceptance, Viral Reels & Cannabis

In this episode, Shawna Krueger interviews Kasturbai Azcona, a bilingual movement instructor, photographer, and mother of two living in Mexico. Kasturbai shares her journey into yoga and how it has empowered her physically and mentally. She discusses the importance of integrating strength into a hypermobile practice and finding balance between training and rest. Kasturbai also talks about the challenges and joys of practicing yoga as a mother and the decision to move to a foreign country. The conversation highlights the transformative power of yoga and the importance of listening to and honoring our bodies. In this conversation, Kasturbai discusses her journey with yoga, and the importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion. She also talks about the role of cannabis in her life and how it has helped her overcome addiction. Kasturbai shares her thoughts on what makes an exceptional leader and the her experience of her viral Instagram reels. She concludes by sharing her billboard message of finding joy upside down.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:05 What Yoga Means to Kasturbai

06:26 Training and Rest

11:01 Hypermobility and Protecting the Body

18:16 Yoga as a Mother

22:48 Moving Abroad

29:59 Introduction and Journey with Yoga

30:29 The Challenges and Growth of Learning a New Language

31:50 Ideal Morning Routine and the Importance of Balance

33:03 The Connection Between Physical Practice and Other Activities

35:22 The Impact of Viral Instagram Reels and Dealing with Comments

45:30 Qualities of an Exceptional Leader

49:36 The Billboard Question and Conclusion