At The Heart of Yoga with Julie Smerdon

I first met Lizzie Lasater when she came to Brisbane to do a Restorative Yoga Teacher Training back in 2015. She has carved out a place for herself as a renowned yoga teacher, writer, and advocate for mindful living. Lizzie, daughter of the legendary Judith Hanson Lasater, carries forward a rich legacy of restorative yoga and therapeutic practices, which have become even more useful in the years following the birth of her twin boys! With insight and a holistic approach, Lizzie shares how rest...

This was my first time ‘meeting’ Jivana Heyman. He’s the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organisation dedicated to increasing access to yoga, and to supporting yoga teachers. I first heard Jivana on Daniel Simpson’s podcast “Ancient Futures, and what he was saying resonated so deeply with me that I immediately ordered his latest book, “The Teachers Guide to Accessible Yoga.” In this episode we chat about everything from his beginnings teaching yoga to AIDS patients during th...

In this short, heartfelt episode titled I break my long silence on social media to share a deeply personal journey. Over the last three months, our lives have been consumed by Layne's ongoing health challenges. Up until last week, my days were a mix of hospital corridors, work, and the lovely chaos of daily life. Faced with numerous unknowns and the unpredictability of his treatment and recovery, both of us have been challenged to embody the very heart of yoga during a frightening time. This ...

Laura Marjorie Miller and I first crossed paths at an Anusara Workshop in Atlanta back in the early 2000’s. We became friends instantly. Laura is truly one of the most genuinely inquisitive, intelligent people I’ve ever met. From her work as the speechwriter for the chancellor of Vanderbilt University, to a successful career as a gonzo journalist, her adventurous spirit has taken her everywhere from free diving to an ayahuasca ceremony in Peru. I LOVED having this time to bring you her story....

I'm so happy to welcome Pete Longworth back to the show! Tune in to hear how yoga teachers, fitness professionals and other independent small business owners can learn to harness the power of AI to get their message out into the world creatively and efficiently! My listeners get a discounted rate - just mention the podcast when you book! Find Pete: Create Content That Matters Course: https://www.petelongworth.com/cctm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petelongworth/ Facebook: https:/...

I can’t even remember the first time I met Elena Brower, presumably it was at an Anusara event way back in the day. But over the years we’ve become fast friends, sharing our love of family, yoga, and service. She’s one of the most accomplished women I know, and I’m so pleased to bring you this chat in honour of the release of her first book of poetry, Softening Time. Find Elena… Website: https://elenabrower.com/ Instagram: @elenabrower Facebook: @ElenaBrowerTruth To order So...

I first met Jackson when he was animal crawling across the floor at a gym where I was training, and I asked him what he was doing. That was 8 years ago and I’ve been working with him off and on ever since, most recently doing an online coaching program with him that has been amazing. Jackson walks his talk. His approach to movement, and holistic wellness has informed my teaching, and he’s personally helped me through more than one injury! We talk about his journey, his approach, and how movem...

Mark Breadner first encountered yoga as a 5-year-old in his rumpus room, where his mum taught some of the first classes in Australia. From there, to working with athletes like Ian Thorpe and Mick Fanning, to Ashrams in India, Mark has become one of the longest-lived teachers in Australia. His work now, called YogaCoach, is based on the idea that yoga is the ultimate life coaching system. He works with teachers from all over the world, helping them hone their skills, and providing strategies f...

I first met Claudia Perkins when she came to Brisbane to join one of the first yoga Immersions I taught in Australia. Since we first met, Claudia left a big job as an advisor to Julia Gillard, married her love Adam Bandt (head of the Greens party here in Australia), and gave birth to two daughters, in addition to teaching yoga in Melbourne. She’s now studying to be a nurse! We have a great discussion that covers everything from the changing face of yoga to life as a political wife...

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I first met Pete Longworth through a mutual friend here in Brisbane, and was immediately captivated by his story of how yoga had enhanced his ability to do what he did through his camera - “see the beauty.” Since that day, we’ve had more adventures than I can count. The beautiful photos you see on my website were captured on some of our adventurous collaborations. Pete is a self-described ‘visual poet’, who has worked with the likes of Simon Sinek and the Obamas. He’s not only a supreme...

Desiree and I first met back in the early 2000s when each of us was working our way through separate sets of life-altering circumstances. Her authenticity and determination to reclaim her joy during that time made a mark on me that I’ve never forgotten. She’s an author, an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, a self-described ‘badass’, and I love her dearly. In this chat we talk about navigating the twists and turns of life, ageing well, the importance of investing in community and much mo...

Terry Hansen is a comedian, top-rated breakfast radio host, devoted husband and father, and an all-around top bloke. His passion for looking for what IS possible in any situation is an inspiration. Underneath his jovial exterior lies a huge heart. Terry’s work with ‘Dad Bods’, a group of middle-aged men who get together regularly to stay healthy both physically and mentally, coupled with his openness about his love of his family on the air have led to his very important work with the Domestic...