In this compelling episode of the Permission to Flow podcast, host Jessica Hwang welcomes Gabrielle Kali Om, a Dharma Yoga instructor and owner of Ojas Retreat Center. This episode delves deep into Gabrielle's journey of transformation and resilience, capturing her inspiring path from living a dream on a sailboat to the realization of opening a sanctuary for healing and growth – the Ojas Retreat Center. With over 20 years of yoga practice and mentorship under her belt, Gabrielle shares her insights into embracing life’s unexpected turns, the courage to dream beyond conventional paths, and the emotional strength found through her yoga practice.
Jessica and Gabrielle explore what it truly means to live with purpose and the power of being present in your journey. Gabrielle reflects on her challenges, from the pressures of a traditional career in yacht financing to the profound personal growth sparked by her mother's illness. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that the road to manifesting your vision is rarely linear and often requires embracing vulnerability and showing up for oneself and others. This episode will resonate with anyone seeking to reconcile their career paths with creative, purpose-driven futures.
Listen in as Gabrielle offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and yogis, revealing the significance of patience, fortitude, and planning when working towards your dreams. The episode concludes with Gabrielle urging listeners to remain grounded, embody their unique journeys, and consistently take steps, no matter how small, toward the realization of their own dreams.
Topics Discussed in this Episode:
00:00 Seeking Purpose Beyond Dreams
09:38 Exploring New Paths
14:19 Finding Purpose Through Yoga Teaching
20:57 Overcoming Self-Doubt
25:03 "Striving for Inner Peace"
27:22 "What Do I Really Want?"
37:33 Finding Personal Paths Beyond Norms
38:37 "Envious of Contentment in Others"
47:24 Simplistic Lifestyle, Complex Challenges
52:01 "Showing Up Aids Personal Healing"
54:34 Embracing Growth as a Yoga Teacher
01:04:49 Plant-Based Retreats Spark Demand
01:09:15 Shifting Focus to Yoga Teaching
01:16:05 Embracing Difficult Experiences
01:17:33 Embracing Authenticity in Yoga Teaching
01:23:03 Searching for Retreat Center Locations
01:31:47 Growth Through Challenges
01:35:39 Embracing Challenges in Yoga Retreats
01:41:01 "Steps to Achieve Life Goals"
01:44:20 "Align Actions with Purpose"
01:50:52 "Dreams and Sailing"
01:55:59 "Subscribe and Create"
Quotes from the episode:
"What I'm saying here is this isn't the truth. It's just what our experience is."
"So you just start putting in place these things step by step. It doesn't have to be fast. You know, you can enjoy your life while you're getting to this next thing."
Connect with Gabrielle:
Join the next Dharma Yoga Retreat on June 25-29, 2025! Sign up on the Ojas website below.
Instagram: Gabrielle Kali Om
Website: Ojas Retreat Center
Instagram: Ojas Retreat Center
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
YouTube: Jessica Hwang Coaching
Website: Jessica Hwang Coaching
Credits:
Music co-written by Stev
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