#21 FINLAY WILSON, FOUNDER OF KILTED YOGA AND AUTHOR
Finlay Wilson (@finlay0901) has had 100 million+ views of his videos including kilts, handstands and the beautiful Scottish Highlands and also released the book Kilted Yoga; Yogi Laid Bare. Along with being an in-demand teacher on the international circuit, Finlay has created a wonderful community at his studio Heart Space, in Dundee. He’s also spoken publicly on LGBTQ+ issues, male mental health and suicide.
WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT
Rescuing a pup /// Dealing with death threats /// Yoga for injuriy rehab /// A negative first yoga class experience /// Proposing on camera at Pride Washington /// Teaching yoga to beginners and children /// Finding an old church at 21 and turning it into a successful yoga studio /// Getting married in secret during lockdown
QUOTES
‘I was trying to reclaim being able to walk up a flight of stairs.’
‘I wanted to create a safe space outside of the education system where kids could have a different way of respecting themselves.’
‘There’s always been some catalyst that has sent me off in a direction that I didn’t anticipate!’
REFERENCES
‘Kilted Yoga’ (Finlay’s book)
Heart Space Yoga, Dundee - www.heartspace.yoga
Cosmopolitan magazine
St Andrews University
Diamond Dallas Page
Forrest Yoga
Michelle Visage, ‘How’s Your Head, Hun?’ (TV program of Finlay and Alan’s secret wedding)
Final Fantasy, Tales of Symphonia (console games)
10% off Liforme yoga mats with code THEHUSLERS (we get commission)
THE HOSTS
@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’.
Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.
For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here.
@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.
For workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.
The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com