#73- ADAM HUSLER - INTERVIEWED BY NIRAJ SHAH
Late 2020, in the ‘middle of the pandemic’ I was interviewed by former guest Niraj Shah for a mediation platform project he was working on. We chatted about creating balance from chaotic and unexpected situations. We explore the ancient system (not yoga) that helped me take massive action when faced with financial uncertainty during lockdown, how Uber drivers can help you become a better communicator, and exactly how yoga helps you to develop your mind.
We’ve taken a little break from recording new episodes as we welcome our son in to the world, but we are recording more in the coming weeks.
WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT
-how lockdown suddenly forced Adam to rapidly get on with a project by turning it from a "should" into an "absolutely must", and what unexpectedly reminded him to live in the moment a little bit more.
-the ancient practice that made Adam react with huge action in the face of financial crisis during lockdown.
- the well-being rituals Adam's lost in lockdown and the one new thing he does every day without fail to look after his mental well-being, and his current morning routine.
-why we both limit our coffee intake after certain times DESPITE the fact that it doesn't stop either of us sleeping.
-Adam's story: falling into university, boxing, charity work, how he discovered yoga, running a bar and perhaps where his love affair of long walks started.
-The link between yoga and mental well-being, and what a yoga practice in its simplest form is.
-growth, contentment, fulfilment, happiness and fun. Does changing your benchmark for what makes you happy change your happiness? .
-how Adam manage's his use of technology, particularly his habits with his phone
- What mental well-being means to Adam and his top mental well-being tip.
REFERENCES
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - the book that got Adam started on Stoic philosophy.
Manta sleep mask - the mask that travels everywhere with me.
Time and How to Spend It by James Wallman.
Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky.
A Guide To The Good Life - William Irvine.
Freedom productivity app.
Deep Work - Cal Newport.
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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 trainings, workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.
