#24 MELVYN CARLILE, MIND BODY SPIRIT FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN
Melvyn Carlile is Chairman of MindBodySpirit Festival, the first exhibition in the world entirely devoted to the pursuit of healthier, more creative and fulfilling lifestyles; also, the largest and longest running event of its kind in the world. He is the co-founder of London Wellbeing Festival, Chairman of Ashoktree Foundation and Ambassador for OMNOM alongside Russell Brand and Jay Shetty.
WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT
Journey from fast-paced rock n roller to ‘waking up’ at 40 /// Meaning of consciousness /// How to surrender and let go/// Finding the right teacher at the right time /// Creating and building a festival /// The fulfilment of being of service in the world /// How not having a life plan can be more beneficial /// The importance of doing the inner work
QUOTES
‘Just get yourself out of the way and let it flow.’
‘Being of service was the greatest thing that ever happened to me.’
‘I’ve never had a plan. The five year plan scares the life out of me!’
‘Every time I’ve been broken and fallen over, I’ve been very lucky that there’s been an angel come and pick me up.’
REFERENCES
Krishna Das (Kirtan Artist)
Dave Stringer (Kirtan Artist)
Om Nom (Restaurant and Wellbeing Space)
Jasmine Hemsley (Aryuveda Practitioner)
Kirsty Gallagher (Lunar Living)
Caroline Myss (Author)
Deepak Chopra (Spiritual Teacher)
Jack Kornfield (Meditation Teacher)
Yogi Ashokananda Foundation (Charity)
‘Lost Connections’, Johann Hari (Book)
‘Factfulness’, Rosling Rönnlund family (Book)
‘Think Like A Monk’, Jay Shetty (Book)
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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