Episode 32: Let It Be Weird: Finding Your Voice in Yoga

In this episode, Ashley chats with Shawna Krueger, host of the Leadership in Yoga Podcast, for a real, honest conversation about what it actually looks like to grow into your voice as a yoga teacher.

Shawna shares her unconventional path into teaching, from failing her first audition to navigating imposter syndrome, injury, and the pressure to “get it right.” Together, they explore the idea that your voice is something you refine over time.. not something you have from day one.

They dive into the role of mentorship, the limits of certifications, and why lived experience matters more than credentials. Shauna also opens up about her creative process, from poetry to podcasting, and how expression has become a core part of her practice and teaching.

This conversation is a reminder that teaching yoga isn’t about perfection.. it’s about presence, evolution, and letting yourself be seen.

Connect with Shawna on Instagram and Substack: @shawnakruger

Podcast: Leadership in Yoga

https://www.shawnakru.com/

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