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
Nothing in Life is Wasted – A Teacher’s Journey
Welcome to the very first episode of Living Your Yoga for Teachers. A brand-new weekly series inside the Living Your Yoga – Embodied Wisdom podcast. These episodes are crafted with yoga teachers in mind (though anyone is welcome to listen).
This week, Shirlee shares her own journey of becoming a yoga teacher and mentor, showing how every twist, turn, pivot, and “failure” along the way was never wasted. From working in special education with children with dual diagnoses, to raising twin boys (one with special needs), to opening a children’s yoga studio, to eventually running a thriving community hub, every breadcrumb led to this moment.
This is a story about following your heart, trusting your path, and remembering that your voice matters—even on the days when no one shows up to class, or your posts go unseen.
Whether you’re a new teacher questioning your worth or a seasoned guide reflecting on your path, this episode will remind you: nothing in life is wasted. Every experience is fuel for your teaching, your growth, and your voice.
📖 Journal Prompt: Trace your own yoga journey. What led you here? What spark first called you to teach, and how has it shaped who you are today?
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why nothing in life—or in teaching—is wasted
- How following the breadcrumbs creates your unique yoga path
- The power of saying yes (even when your voice is shaking)
- Lessons from opening and closing studios
- Why keeping your personal practice alive is essential for teachers
- A call to reflect on your own story and timeline as a yoga teacher
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