Mojo Mecca

In this conversation I’m diving into the world of Harjiwan - a Kundalini Yogi and a woman who glows with radiance, expansiveness and dedication.

We explore her life in depth, from her strict regime of ballet through her childhood, and how it impacted her both positively, in a way of inner discipline and body awareness, but also how it impacted her in a damaging way through developing anorexia at a young age. Her journey from then to now has been a wildly expansive and successful one, from becoming a renowned Pilates instructor to the Australian Ballet Academy and Australian Football teams, owning her own studio, to then diving into Ashtanga yoga, before the doorway opened for her to discover Kundalini Yoga.

This path let her to the foot of Yogi Bhajan, the master teacher who brought this practice to the West. By his seed planted, she grew the first Kundalini studio and community in Australia in the early 2000s, and has continued to teach ever since.

I get her to explain the basics and the profound nature of Kundalini, the technology that it is and it’s purpose, for all of us still green to its magic.

We cover why Kundalini yogis wear white, wrap their heads, practice for specific time periods or numbers of positions within kriyas, what a kriya actually is, how many kriyas there are to choose from, to assist you in your focus or needs, the power of consistent, daily Sadhana and so much more.

Amongst frequent workshops and classes, Harjiwan offers a mentoring program for women called ‘WOW’ which she speaks in depth about in our conversation, and why she’s specifically focused on expanding and elevating women into their radiance.

She’s a beautiful, inspiring woman who really walks her talk and lives and breathes the essence of Kundalini.

Connect with her here:

http://harjiwan.com

https://www.instagram.com/HarJiwanYoga/

https://www.youtube.com/user/HarJiwanYoga

https://www.facebook.com/HarjiwanYoga/

In this conversation I’m chatting all things evolutionary astrology with Daisy of 'Flowers for Dais Astrology'.

We cover her journey into astrology, dive into what astrology actually is, her personal, unique approach to it and how she navigates her sessions, the energies of the planets, nodes and asteroids encompassing astrological charts, how these energies show up in us and in the collective world, and so much more. (she also shares an astrological forecast for this April new moon 2019.)

Connect with her here:

https://www.flowersfordais.com

https://www.instagram.com/flowersfordais_astrology/

In this conversation I'm diving into the vast world of womanly cycles with Samantha Neal, who lives, breathes and shares the power of coming into greater understanding, and therefore empowerment, around our monthly cycles.

We speak in depth about menstruation, the way society has 'told us' to think about it, her first time bleeding and her disempowered perception of it then, to now understanding it's purpose, and the power we have in this time to vision/create/rest/restore.

We go into exactly what happens in a woman's body each month as she prepares to ovulate, and then to bleed, and around and around again.

We share tips on self-care, food, herbs, rituals and boundaries needed at these times of the month, and how to understand/communicate our needs and honour them.

Samantha lives in Byron Bay, Australia and holds workshops, meditations, circles and 1:1 sessions.

Connect with her here:

https://www.instagram.com/wisdomwithin_/

Her new website is coming soon - see her link in Instagram bio for her latest offerings!

In this conversation I’m exploring the adventures of Josje Leyten, a world-travelling sailor, an artist, a media creator and a natural intuitive.

She’s walked, or drifted, perhaps, along the path less travelled, in embarking on a sailing endeavour at the age of 18 and not coming back for over 4 years, travelling all around the pacific and falling in love with life on the sea.

We explore her life’s journey and all the directions it’s lead her in and the places shes seen, and most recently to her van life living and solo adventures through Australia.

We also speak about what inspires her to share her journey through YouTube, and the new collaborative project she’s just about to launch on there!

Connect to her here:

https://josjeleyten.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxCEPmI_m3qRaKhdrbLtGQQ

https://www.instagram.com/josjeleyten/

In this very potent and important conversation I’m speaking to Madhu Vaishnav, the incredible lady behind IPHD, a small NGO based out of Jodhpur, India.

During the podcast we speak about Madhu’s journey, diving into the topic of gender and what it means to be a woman in India (a still patriarchal society), to her time working as a social worker in the slums of Jodhpur, to now her work within rural community development. We discuss the significance of women’s empowerment and why this remains Madhu’s sole focus.

We also touch on the creation of ‘Saheli Women’, the social enterprise program formed in 2015 by Madhu to create employment opportunities and financial and social independence for the women of Bhikamkor, the rural village, adopted by IPHD in 2015, which is currently an incredible ethical clothing enterprise.

I was introduced to Madhu through my beautiful friend Claire Hart, who just spent some time in the community developing her ethical clothing label Arezü. So she chimes in too through the conversation!

Sink in and dive into Madhu’s story, her passion, her mission and the incredible work she’s doing from the ground up in rural Indian communities through the empowerment of women.

Connect with Madhu & her projects here:

https://www.instagram.com/iphd_india/

https://iphdindia.com

https://www.instagram.com/_saheliwomen/

https://saheliwomen.com

Connect with Claire here:

https://www.instagram.com/clairehartphoto/

Her label:

https://www.instagram.com/by_arezu/

In this episode I’m chatting to the super inspiring Lara Zilibowitz.

She’s an amazing Yoga Teacher and space holder who also creates some really epic retreats in some beautiful places around the globe, inspiring people to drop in deeper to the healing power of nature, to come back into their own inner harmony and connect with community.

We firstly dive into her journey of discovering yoga in her late teens as a way to heal from post-traumatic stress from a near/death incident that affected her entire nervous system, and how long and winding that journey of unravelling anxiety has been.

We also speak about her incredible artistry, the amazing wall murals she’s been painting, and the power of creativity for unwinding imbalances and tapping us into our true, creative, playful nature.

She also shares about the deep relationship she’s in, the super special, fateful way it came to be, and how they’ve used the power of their love to collaborate in creating yoga and sound experiences in classes, workshops and retreats. We speak about finding the balance in a work-lover relationship, and some of the main pieces of gold she’s learnt through being in such a potent union.

She also gives us good tips on how to break through the self-doubt that comes as you decide to be more of a teacher, speaker or space-holder. And lots more.

Connect with her here:

https://www.larazilibowitz.com

https://www.instagram.com/larazilibowitz/

https://www.instagram.com/artofbeing/

https://www.instagram.com/back2rootsretreats/

In this conversation I’m speaking with Brittany and Isabella, two of the three creatresses of The Hemp Temple.

We dive into their life’s journey, their epic travel adventures and the way it synchronistically and mystically led them to the creation of their all-hemp clothing label. We go into the potency of Hemp, it’s many health benefits and their vision of sustainable fashion through creating long-enduring, timeless pieces.

We also chat about their more feminine approach to business and how they navigate it as best friends and business partners.

There’s also a time where we speak more generally about masculinity and femininity and the importance of balancing these energies out within ourselves so that we can stand and walk integrated and authentic in the world. And lots more... enjoy.

Connect with them here:

http://thehemptemple.org

https://www.instagram.com/thehemptemple/

In this episode I’m chatting to the beautiful Emica of Loco Love Chocolate. She’s a naturopath, a herbalist, an eating psychology coach, a model, and as of 2013, a chocolatier.

We speak about her journey through dark periods of depression and disordered eating / body image, to really healing and moving beyond that into her life now, which is focused mainly on growing her incredible business Loco Love.

Loco Love is a raw, organic, sugar free, delicious collection of chocolates that are such a work of art. And her intention behind them is also just as beautiful; to help people remember to choose love, for themselves and others.

She shares tips on business, creativity and self love. And a lot more.

Connect with her & Loco Love here:

https://www.instagram.com/locolovechocolate/

https://locolove.com

https://www.instagram.com/emicapenklis/

A real, raw little clip speaking from the place of pain, about the power of surrendering into it, and what good can come from that...

In this conversation I’m speaking with a woman who inspires me so much, Kaitlin Howitt.

She’s a real master creatress. Right now she’s channeling this through 3 main projects, or entities as we refer to them.

The first is Living in Love, a project dedicated to igniting people’s passion for conscious relationships in the modern world, and guiding people through ways they can level up their partnerships. We speak about conscious relationships, monogamy and also Kaitlin shares her insight on polyamory or open relationships. So interesting.

We then speak about Bloom, her online program and community for young women that supports their rite of passage from girl to woman. Super amazing work that I fully resonate with.

We also dive into her new program The Creatress, which was birthed from her inspiration to assist women in creating a life that is really prosperous, creative and free. And removing the struggle stories so we can really live that way.

Along with all this goodness, we chat about self sabotage and how it can show up to block us when our lives are expanding and thriving, and how to move through it, the power of social media, her daily rituals, the medicine of cacao and a lot more.

Connect with her here:

https://www.instagram.com/kaitlin.howitt/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7-Q8yJAX6NkANnT_ViH2Q

Living in Love:

https://www.instagram.com/livingin.love/

Bloom:

https://www.instagram.com/thebloomplayground/