#22 MARCUS VEDA, ROCKET YOGA TEACHER AND AUTHOR
Marcus Veda (@goodlordveda)) took his degree in philosophy and spent most of his 20s exploring the good life DJ-ing, remixing, recording and touring the world, living the dream. Yoga initially appeared as a way to deal with a lingering injury, and now Marcus is one of London’s most popular teachers, known for his combination of Rocket Yoga and specially mixed soundtracks, laying down the rhythm and tempo of every class. Marcus has co-written 2 books “Greed, Sex, Intention- Living like a yogi in the 21st Century” and “How To Win at Yoga.” He’s also co-found the Dead Yogi’s Society and the Good Life Yoga School teacher training.
WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT
Thinking you have it all sorted until you become a parent! // Yoga as a practice for the real tests that happen off the mat /// Coming into yoga from sporting injuries and jumping around on stage as a global DJ /// Using music as a teaching crush or as an enhancement /// Zoom versus studio teaching /// Coping with rejection /// Dealing with people walking out of your class /// The competitive side of yoga and stepping back from certain conversations
QUOTES
‘You think you’ve got it sorted until you become a parent!’
‘Doing yoga as a bloke felt rebellious!’
‘It’s quite hard to be a teacher if you’re not used to public speaking. It can be terrifying!’
‘You’ve got to be able to get up again and not take it personally.’
‘I’d rather be the marmite end - top or bottom - than be The Lighthouse Family.’
REFERENCES
Loose Cannons (band)
Lolo Lam (teacher)
Rocket yoga
Ashtanga yoga
The Yoga People (Jamie and Dulce)
Dylan Werner (teacher)
Jason Crandell (teacher)
Vanquish (Holly’s girl-band)
Frame (studio)
‘Animal Liberation’ by Peter Singer
Nietzche (philosopher)
Aristotle (philosopher)
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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