Kasturbai Azcona on Yoga, Motherhood, Hypermobility, Self-Acceptance, Viral Reels & Cannabis

In this episode, Shawna Krueger interviews Kasturbai Azcona, a bilingual movement instructor, photographer, and mother of two living in Mexico. Kasturbai shares her journey into yoga and how it has empowered her physically and mentally. She discusses the importance of integrating strength into a hypermobile practice and finding balance between training and rest. Kasturbai also talks about the challenges and joys of practicing yoga as a mother and the decision to move to a foreign country. The conversation highlights the transformative power of yoga and the importance of listening to and honoring our bodies. In this conversation, Kasturbai discusses her journey with yoga, and the importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion. She also talks about the role of cannabis in her life and how it has helped her overcome addiction. Kasturbai shares her thoughts on what makes an exceptional leader and the her experience of her viral Instagram reels. She concludes by sharing her billboard message of finding joy upside down. IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE WITH KASTURBAI, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE MY PODCAST. Thank you!! Find Kasturbai on instagram: @kasturbai  Kasturbai’s website:https://www.kasturbai.com/ Join the Leadership and Yoga Fam email list to stay up to date on giveaways and L&Y news. Join the fam. Find Shawna on instagram: @shawnakru Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:05 What Yoga Means to Kasturbai 06:26 Training and Rest 11:01 Hypermobility and Protecting the Body 18:16 Yoga as a Mother 22:48 Moving Abroad 29:59 Introduction and Journey with Yoga 30:29 The Challenges and Growth of Learning a New Language 31:50 Ideal Morning Routine and the Importance of Balance 33:03 The Connection Between Physical Practice and Other Activities 35:22 The Impact of Viral Instagram Reels and Dealing with Comments 45:30 Qualities of an Exceptional Leader 49:36 The Billboard Question and Conclusion