Warrior One Yoga

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is yoga teacher training for me?”, this is the episode you need to hear. Join us at Warrior One Yoga’s Mordialloc studio as we chat with Amanda Smyth, a graduate of our 2023 Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program.

Amanda shares her candid experience of what it’s really like to go through YTT while managing a full-time job, motherhood, and life’s busy moments. From per...

Welcome to the world of Vinyasa yoga, where movement and breath blend together into a beautifully choreographed flow. In today’s episode, we are joined by Sophie Davidson, one of our esteemed yoga teachers at Warrior One Yoga. Together we delve into the key components of a Vinyasa class and discover how to deliver an incredible experience for your students.

Breath: The Heartbeat of Vinyasa. In Vinyasa yoga, the breath is paramount,...

In this episode, I am joined by Amy Cashman to explore the art of intentional sequencing in yoga classes. We will delve into the why behind intentional sequencing, discuss the principles and guidelines of creative sequencing, and provide tips on how to create intelligent sequences that cater to mixed-level classes. 

Principles and Guidelines of Creative Sequencing:

1. The Bell Curve: At the heart of any vinyasa class lies the bel...

Today, we have a special guest with us, Nataraj Chaitanya, a seasoned yogi, and philosopher, who joins us to explore how yoga can meet us wherever we are in life and lead us on a journey toward love and unity.

We begin by discussing the Bhagavad Gita, a text central to the yogic tradition of Vedanta, which offers various yogic pathways to connect with the self, embrace oneness with life, and commune with the source or spirit. Natar...

Happy New Year! To start your 2024 off beautifully, we’re bringing you a transformative metta meditation practice guided by Dustin. Also known as loving kindness, metta is a powerful quality of the heart that has the potential to heal and transform our lives. 

In this episode, Dustin leads us through a series of affirmations and intentions, allowing us to tap into the immeasurable power of love and kindness within ourselves. 

M...

This episode is a recast of one of our most popular episodes from earlier in the year about the power of yoga teacher training.

Dustin shares a conversation with Nat Commons about how yoga teacher training (YTT) can be an incredible transformative experience. Together, Nat and Dustin run the 200-hour Yoga teacher training at Warrior One and they talk today about how YTT goes beyond the asana to provide a deeper understanding of yog...

This episode is a recast of one of our most popular episodes after hosting a yoga retreat in Thailand, where we have had the most beautiful week of connection and transformational shifts.

In this episode, we’re excited to recap the highlights and share all about our experience with you. Having been attending the retreat at Vikasa as guests since 2012, this was our first time back as facilitators since 2019. With 30 attendees who we...

Today we’re joined by Nick Fischer, a certified yoga instructor and breathwork expert. Together we're diving deep into the art and science of breathwork, exploring its incredible benefits, practical techniques, and how you can incorporate it into your daily life. 

So, get ready to unlock the power of your breath!

Nick views our breath as a friend, one that is with us from our very first moment, until the very end. Whenever we are s...

Why do we meditate? While the practice of meditation is becoming more and more popular, you may not be aware of all the surprising health benefits it can have on your physical, mental and emotional states. 

Today we’re joined by Jamie Friend, one of our beautiful teachers at both the Brighton and Mordialloc studios to talk about all the reasons as to why you should implement meditation in your daily life.

Jamie's journey into the w...

We’re joined again today by one of our favourites on the podcast, Nataraj Chaitanya. Nataraj is a teacher at our Mornington studio and is here to talk us through the philosophy he weaves through his practice, elements of yoga philosophy from a beginner’s perspective and the key takeaway from yoga that we should remember.

Nataraj begins by explaining that coming to yoga philosophy is approaching the infinite. And given yoga brings...

Our guest for today’s episode is Warrior One’s very own marketing manager, Sarah Hammond!  Sarah Hammond has over 10 years of teaching experience and has a deep passion for all things marketing. She's not only a seasoned yoga teacher but also the mastermind behind Warrior One's marketing initiatives. 

She joins us today to share some of the best marketing practices tailored for yoga teachers. Whether you're a fresh graduate from yo...

In today's episode, we’re joined by the talented Monica Mclean, one of our beautiful yoga teachers who has been with Warrior One since its inception. Join us as she shares her journey to yoga, her background in Chinese medicine and how she brings meridian theory into her practice. 

Monica's love of yoga began at 15 years old, guided by her soccer coach who recommended she try out yoga and pilates. As a child athlete, she was drawn ...

Today Nova is joined by Lou Kelle, one of our amazing yoga teachers at the Brighton studio. She is also a meditation teacher, life coach and runs some beautiful retreats.

Lou has been teaching yoga for almost a decade, and shares with us how she first began practicing yoga as a way to relieve her anxiety and regulate her nervous system. She explains how the transformation she experienced caused her to leave school teaching and be...

We’ve just finished hosting a yoga retreat in Thailand, where we have had the most beautiful week of connection and transformational shifts. In this episode, we’re excited to recap the highlights and share all about our experience with you. 

Having been attending the retreat at Vikasa as guests since 2012, this was our first time back as facilitators since 2019. With 30 attendees who were mostly strangers, it was powerful to see ...

Have you been wanting to come along to yoga classes but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Or perhaps you’re looking to come back to your regular practice after a hiatus and it seems a bit daunting. These feelings are really normal so today Nova chats with our studio manager, Amanda Smyth, to unravel the fears and concerns many face when starting or returning to yoga.

In this inspiring discussion, Amanda shares her personal yoga...

Most of us live very busy lives. Every day, we’re faced with stress and pressure from our workplaces, relationships, families and environments. This all takes a toll on our nervous systems. 

Meditation is an incredibly powerful practice which helps to regulate your nervous system and bring you back into alignment, both physically, spiritually and emotionally.

In this episode, Dustin shares a beautiful 5 minute meditation, focus...

In today’s episode, Nova shares the three key pillars that have contributed to the growth of Warrior One Yoga. This episode is going to be so helpful for you if you’re a yoga teacher in training and you’re looking to soon be teaching in studios, corporates or online or you plan to open up your own studio in the future.

The first pillar is our warm and inviting studios themselves. We have intentionally designed each of our three s...

Dustin and Nova are coming to you today following our unforgettable Aro Ha Retreat in New Zealand, a transformative experience that Warrior One has hosted since 2016. Today, Dustin and Nova unpack what you can expect from this retreat in the beautiful Southern Alps of New Zealand. 

Surrounded by mountains and awe inspiring nature, this magical part of the world has an extraordinary effect on your body, mind and soul. In this epis...

Today Nova is so thrilled to have Rayne Watkin back on the show to explore menopause. Rayne is an osteopath and one of our yoga teachers at Brighton and Mum to two children, dogs, cats and fish. 

Rayne entered menopause when she was young at 42 years old and describes how her body transitioned like the seasons and softened. She’ll take you through all of the side effects, bodily changes, and symptoms that come from menopause includ...