Honestly Unbalanced

Michael James Wong is a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness. A community activist, yoga and meditation teacher, speaker, author and founder of Just Breathe, Sunday School Yoga & BOYS OF YOGA, Michael is dedicated to building and celebrating strong communities. In his down time he enjoys drinking tea, a new passion since moving from Los Angeles to London. 

Find out more at these places below, 

@michaeljameswong | michaeljameswong.com | @justbreathe | justbreatheproject.com | @boysofyoga | boysofyoga.com | @sundayschoolyoga | sundayschoolyoga.com.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT

Getting creative and staying motivated at home /// Motivation coming from being passionate about what you do /// Having daily ‘non-negotiables’ like focus time and quiet time /// Using social media as a tool for inspiration rather than indulging vanity /// Building and celebrating communities, and creating opportunities to help people feel like they belong /// Having to work a full time job whilst building on passion projects on the side /// Not sleeping the night before teaching first yoga class and the journey to becoming a teacher /// Wealth being freedom of choice

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

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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.

@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.

The Huslers have online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Kirsty Gallagher (@kirsty_gallagher_) is a moon mentor, Sunday Times bestselling author, soul alignment and transformation coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and founder of Lunar Living. She has been sharing the life-changing benefits of yoga and the moon for over 10 years including 80 worldwide retreats. She is the founder of online sisterhood Lunar Living, which will teach you how to weave the secret and ancient wisdom of the moon into modern, everyday life and author of Lunar Living: Working with the Magic of the Moon Cycles. Kirsty is a Lululemon legacy ambassador, speaks frequently at festivals and events and makes regular appearances in the press and on TV/radio.

WE TALK ABOUT

Working in alignment with the moon’s cycles /// Leaving a 9-5 marketing and PR job to embark on a 9 month spiritual journey in India /// ‘Zoom fatigue’ and showing up even when you don’t want to /// Allowing vulnerability to be a strength /// Following intuition and taking risks /// Moving through self doubt and self pressure /// Taking the esoteric and the ‘woo’, and making it accessible and practical /// Being brave enough to go for the things we want in life /// Being afraid of our own power and not being good at knowing what we want /// Emotions are signposts that help to direct us /// Writing a book in Ibiza in a week under the full moon

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

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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 at adamhusler.com

@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 at hollyhusler.com

The Huslers have online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Richie Norton (@richienorton_) ended a rugby career at 26, due to injury, and after a stint in an office job, headed to Australia, to begin to explore his body and mind in news ways, working alongside sports professionals and some of the most respected pioneers of human performance. Richie is the first European Master Coach for XPT and through his Strength Temple project, takes clients on a journey of self-discovery, giving them the tools to unlock and develop their full physical and mental potential, inspired by breath work, yoga, callisthenics, capoeira, surf and more.

WE TALK ABOUT

Injuries ending a rugby career /// Losing direction in a city job and finding a new path via surf, capoeira and yoga /// The importance of finding the right yoga teacher /// Using yoga to release emotions /// A near death experience /// Breath-work training to manage stress /// Overcoming fear and trauma /// Mental resilience 

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

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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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Hendrick Famutimi (@supermanhf) is 2x British U93KG Powerlifting Champion, IPF World Deadlift Gold Medalist, Ex- American Football Player & Sprinter. Irish born, now London based and deadlifting 335kg, Hendrick is an instructor at the industry leading Equinox gyms and head trainer at Rowbots. 

WE TALK ABOUT

Journey from ‘bum’ to world champion power lifter /// Overcoming a 10 year gambling addiction /// PT versus group fitness instructing /// The tactics for gaining clients as at PT /// Success from being consistent and experiencing failure /// Staying fit in lockdown /// Having passion and patience to reach goals /// Cultivating the the strength and power of the mind to overcome challenges /// Experiencing racism, and turning anger into knowledge and educating others

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

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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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Bettina Campolucci Bordi (@bettinas_kitchen) has a Norwegian father, a Bulgarian/Danish mother, was born in Denmark but grew up in Tanzania, followed by Sweden. After a childhood spent haggling in international food markets and eating global food, Bettina made a detour to the hospitality industry, but made her way back to food, beginning with wellness retreats. She went on to form Bettina’s Kitchen which today encompasses; culinary, yoga and mindfulness retreats, plant based cooking workshops, recipe development, food writing, and authorship of 2 books Happy Food and 7 Day Vegan Challenge.

WE TALK ABOUT

Only saying ‘yes’ to the things that serve us /// Building a connection with our food /// How carbs are demonised /// Journey from living an unhealthy lifestyle in hospitality to cooking plant-based food on retreats // Being diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosiS /// The reality of cooking on a wellness retreat /// Trusting in things happening at the right time /// Having patience and persistence on your path /// FOMO vs JOMO /// Constantly learning, updating and re-educating /// Knocking on lots of doors before getting a ‘yes’

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

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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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Mira Manek (@miramanek) is the author of Gujarati inspired cookbook, Saffron Soul, and Prajna, Ayurvedic Rituals for Happiness. She has designed wellness menus and dishes for various British and Indian restaurants and her chai spice mix has been taken on by various London cafes including, of course, her own cafe in Soho, London. With a background in journalism, Mira has written for Evening Standard, Independent, Red Magazine, Glamour and others. 

WE TALK ABOUT

Caring less about the opinions of others /// Visiting extremes to find balance /// Making space in the busyness of life for calming rituals /// The journey of writing a book /// Ayurveda as a way of life /// Yo-yo diets and body image /// Transitioning form travel journalist to Ayurvedic author /// Following an organically evolving path instead of strict five year plans /// Quick fixes vs small positive changes every day

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

AFFILIATE CODE AHUSLER19 GETS YOU 10% OFF LIFORME YOGA MATS

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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Katarina Rayburn (@katarinarayburnyoga) has made a, perhaps unexpected, journey from trained actress and physics graduate to hugely popular London-based yoga teacher and studio owner (Kindred Yoga - @kindredyogalife). Having completed her first 200hr training in India, with the Yoga People, followed by plenty more advanced training, she now teaches a stye that combines Rocket Yoga, with the Mandala model, working closely with chakra and elemental theories.

WE TALK ABOUT

The journey from actress to yoga teacher to studio owner /// How confidence, persistence and consistency pay off /// Hustling, grafting and saying yes to every opportunity /// The line between being confident and cocky /// The challenges of owning a yoga studio /// The sacrifice of social life and relationships when working to build a yoga career /// The business of yoga /// How a strong practice doesn’t always translate to good teaching /// The difference between wealth and success

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Niraj Shah (@niraj5hah) is an entrepreneur, stroke survivor, technology enthusiast, biohacker, meditation guide and mental well-being speaker. As co-founder of Mind: Unlocked (@mind.unlocked), his mission is to make evidence-based, practical mental well-being tools designed for busy 21st century lives more accessible. Niraj is also European Co-Chair for Silicon Valley’s Transformative Technology Lab, the leading global community of entrepreneurs using technology to raise mental health and emotional well-being. He combines these interests with a love for travel and snowboarding.

WE TALK ABOUT

Surviving a stroke at 30 /// Tools to battle distraction /// Biohacking /// Meditation’s effects on the brain /// Productivity /// Belief as an ingredient to recovery /// Combining health, technology and business

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

Ella Wroath (@ellawroathsoulcircus) has squeezed a huge amount in to her decade in the wellness industry. Teaching yoga developed in to opening a Cheltenham yoga studio Ella & Fleur Hot Yoga yoga studio, whilst pregnant. The next adventure came in launching the hugely popular wellness festival Soul Circus (@soulcircusfestival), again while pregnant! Since then she’s managed the growing yearly festival with her husband, whilst traveling the world with her young family!

WE TALK ABOUT

Travelling the world with children and working with family /// Burn-out from business-building /// Pregnancy inspiring creativity /// Creating a festival /// Opening a yoga studio /// How taking risks and facing fears brings rewards /// Worrying what others think and self-doubt /// Creating community and helping others to shine /// The challenges of bringing a vision to life /// Making a difference with what you do /// Not do what other people expect you to do

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

@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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com

A native of Botswana and now London-based, Doug Robson (@thedownwarddoug) qualified as a stuntman 7 years ago after training extensively in martial arts, gymnastics and platform diving. 

Since then he has doubled high-profile actors such as Channing Tatum, Colin Firth and Luke Evans and built an extensive list of credits, including award-winning productions Mission Impossible, The Avengers, Star Wars and Game of Thrones, among others.

Doug first took up yoga as a form of therapy after suffering a back injury. He has since developed a dedicated practice and in 2017 trained as a yoga instructor and began teaching. Mixing martial arts and yoga he has come up with a yoga flow that is as unique as his background.

WE TALK ABOUT

Life as a stunt man /// Being Bear Grylls’ nannie /// Developing respect for your body /// Competing in the yoga studio /// Teaching from your truth and experience /// Finding the balance between confidence and knowledge as a teacher /// Building charisma /// The importance of getting things wrong /// Starting small and keep taking the next best step /// Teaching a ‘bad’ class

SHOW NOTES

Quotes and references can all be found at www.honestlyunbalanced.com

@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.

@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.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com