#30 DYLAN WERNER - RENOWN INTERNATIONAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR AND AUTHOR

Dylan Werner (@dylanwerneryoga) is a renowned international yoga instructor and author. His extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and deep understanding of eastern philosophy lends a unique perspective to his teaching methodologies. Former US Marine and Iraq War veteran turned firefighter/paramedic; Dylan left his career to pursue a life of mindfulness, dedicating himself to helping others in their journey towards a more peaceful, harmonious life. 

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT

The power of intention /// The benefits and goals of meditation /// The science behind breathwork and how it can bring more balance /// From fire-fighting paramedic to global yoga teacher /// Letting go of being a people pleaser and needing affirmations from others /// Having a positive impact on the world /// How there is no right or wrong way to define yoga OR How the definition of yoga evolves over years of practice /// Advice to new yoga teachers and what makes a good teacher /// Goals vs planning

QUOTES

‘Trying to meditate is like trying to smooth the water with your hand. The more you try, the worse it gets.’

‘If I feel tired and like I need rest, I honour that.’

‘I’ve always been interested in the truth and understanding the spiritual side of yoga.’

‘I was very goal-orientated. All I cared about was achieving things, and I wanted everyone to like me.’

‘I let go of the need to please people or try to be popular, and all of a sudden I have 700-and-something followers on Instagram.’

‘If I’ve made a positive impact in peoples’ life, I’m grateful. I’m so happy just to be a piece or a stepping stone in their journey.’

‘Yoga is a state of being. Yoga is about understanding the whole and the greater truth. Yoga teaches us that separation is illusion. Yoga is the journey to understanding wholeness.’

‘What makes someone a good yoga teacher is that they have a story that someone else wants to hear and can benefit from.’

REFERENCES

Japa meditation

Shamatha meditation

Vipassana meditation

Alan Watts

‘The Illuminated Breath’, Dylan Werner (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.

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