Living Your Yoga - embodied wisdom with Shirlee Williams
This isn’t your average yoga podcast.
Living Your Yoga – Embodied Wisdom is where real life meets real practice—no filter, no fluff, no forced enlightenment.
I’m Shirlee—yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and mentor to yoga teachers who are done with performance and ready to show up as their whole, messy, magical selves.
Each week, we explore how yoga lives beyond the mat—through stories, soul talk, deep breaths, and occasional sass. From parenting and partnership to pigeon pose and panic attacks, this podcast is about the real practice: how we show up when life gets loud, uncertain, or beautifully ordinary.
Expect a little wisdom, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart.
Whether you’re a longtime yogi or yoga-curious human just trying to make it through Monday, you’re welcome here.
Take a breath. Let’s begin.
Living Your Yoga - embodied wisdom with Shirlee Williams
The Move That Moved Me
Moving to Costa Rica sounded like the dream. Beaches. Sunshine. A barefoot, breezy free-spirited life.
But what no one tells you is just how much it will stretch you—mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind our third move in seven months (yes, third). It’s been humbling, heartbreaking, and honestly, one of the most powerful practices of yoga I’ve ever experienced.
Because here’s the truth:
You don’t need a mat to practice yoga.
Sometimes the biggest growth comes when everything feels like it’s falling apart—and you choose to breathe anyway.
If you’ve ever made a big leap and wondered “What the hell did I just do?”—this one’s for you.
✨ Breathwork at the end
✨ Contemplation: What’s the pose life is asking you to stay in?
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
01:49 The Dream of Moving to Costa Rica
03:30 Reality Hits: Challenges and Adjustments
04:55 Living Your Yoga: Applying Practices Off the Mat
06:08 Reflections on Personal Growth and Healing
09:34 Embracing Change and Trusting the Journey
11:02 Breath Practice and Mantra for Unfolding Moments
16:09 Conclusion and Upcoming Retreat Information
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