Ep. 72 Sjana Elise - 'Freedom of Spirit'

In this week's episode, Alex sat down with Sjana Elise. Now you may have seen her pop up on your Instagram feed before, but if not, Sjana is a Yoga instructor, Retreat facilitator but all in all, A LIFE ENTHUSIAST. Doing what she loves and calling it a job! She has managed to make a career for herself by mixing yoga, travel, writing, modeling, and photography all together! Sjana experienced her share of challenges growing up, now using her experience to help other people struggling with anxiety and depression. Showing others, especially other girls, how beautiful life is, and just how extraordinary it can be if only we allow it to be. "It has been hard work, and it hasn't always come easy! But following my passions and the curiosities that lead me to be where I am today, has certainly been one of the most rewarding and meaningful things I have done in my life." - Sjana Elise In this conversation, we talk about what it's like to be an influencer online, and how Sjana keeps herself accountable for showing up as her authentic self in a world filled with comparison. We discuss the importance of accountability, flexibility, and personal practices to remain embodied. We take a trip down memory lane as Alex opens up about the experiences of long water fasts (if you're new here, listen up) and how some forms of abstinence can lead us on a spiritual journey.

Key Moments:

0:30 - What is it Like Having 1.3M Followers?

3:00 - The Importance of Personal Practices

7:50 - Sjana's Morning Flow

14:15 - Where Her Journey Began

23:30 - Constraints & Creativity

25:50 - An Old Soul, A Person Wise Beyond Their Years

28:00 - A Recap of Alex's Fasting Experience

40:00 - A Journey through Abstinence to Magic

44:14 - What's Next?

Instagram: @sjanaelise

Website: www.sjana.com.au

Youtube: @sjana

Sjana's Book: 'You Will Rise'