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
Playing the Edge: Finding the Sweet Spot
What does it really mean to play the edge? On our yoga mats, it’s that moment just before we’ve gone too far—the sweet spot between safety and overwhelm. In life, it’s where growth happens: stepping out of our comfort zone, taking risks, and expanding our capacity to live fully.
In this episode of Living Your Yoga – Embodied Wisdom, I share:
- A personal story about pushing too far and the lessons my hamstring taught me.
- 3 ways to explore your edge—on the mat and in life.
- Why discomfort can be a teacher (and how to breathe through it).
- The difference between pushing past limits vs. respecting your boundaries.
You’ll also hear about The Gathering—my upcoming one-day retreat in Ontario designed to help you step out of the noise, connect with yourself, and experience yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and nature in community.
✨ Journal Prompt: Where might you be playing it safe—and where might you be pushing too hard?
Let’s explore the edges together.
Links & Resources:
- Join The Gathering 👉🏼 https://www.shirleewilliams.com/the-gathering
- Learn more about Rooted + Rising Retreat in Costa Rica 👉🏼 https://soulinspiredgurl.com/rooted-rising/
- Become part of The Studio—my online yoga, breathwork & meditation community 👉🏼 https://www.shirleewilliams.com/thestudio
- Visit 👉🏼 https://www.shirleewilliams.com/
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