We talk about yoga.

Today I talk to Felix Klimpel, yoga teacher from Munich. He was my first teacher when I started with the practice of yoga. After a short breathing excercise led by him Felix tells us how his way as a yoga teacher began. I share a little bit about my first yoga class with him and my personal experiences.

We discuss questions like:

Which responsibilities does a yoga teacher has and how can you find the best yoga studio for yourself? Why does people start doing yoga, what is the difference and the connection between yoga in general and yoga asanas, what can we learn from the philosophy of yoga and which role does social media has...

How does a meditation look like after years of practice and what is yoga therapy?

Have you ever thought about the question 'what would you choose if you had to decide between yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation?' We did...

Stay with us to the very end if you want to hear what Felix shares about me...

Join in and find out!


Show notes:

• www.urbanyogamunich.de
• Urban Yoga Munich Instagram
• Urban Yoga Munich Facebook

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"It's okay not to feel okay!"

Today I share some personal thoughts I had after a pretty bad run on the mountains.

I love snowboarding since the day I stood the first time on my snowboard, ten years ago. I love being in the mountains, I love being in nature and brething in the fresh air of the snowy mountains.

But sometimes I screw myself up. My monkey mind drives me crazy and makes things up. I get into a bad circle of thoughts and body reactions.

I talk about my personal experiences on that snowboarding day. About expectations. And why it is okay just to feel bad sometimes...


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Today I have an interesting conversation with Tim Noack, the founder of Mantahari Oceancare.

After he was diving between manta rays and plastic he decided to make a difference. He stared to produce and sell caps and other sustainably produced items to earn money that he can donate for the sake of good. The money goes to the Marine Megafauna Foundation in Indonesia and with that into research of manta rays and education of local indonesian people. Find out more about the beautiful marine mammals when Tim talks about his love of manta rays.

How Tim and I met the first time and what we experienced at a local landfill in Nusa Penida, Indonesia? We talk about ocean love, plastic waste and small changes with a big impact.

What it means to adopt a manta ray? Join in and find out.

 #yourimpactmatters


Show notes:

https://mantahari.com/
Mantahari instagram
Mantahari facebook

Tim Noack instagram


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“I’d rather be an animal than a human.”

Raw, honest and with love.
Today I talk to Ivan Ujdur – my travel companion and partner. We travel New Zealand together in a self-contained and self-sufficient 4x4 truck for three weeks already. What does traveling and this whole journey mean for him? What does home mean for him? We talk about self-love, personal growth and minimalism.

We recapture the time we’ve been into lockdown together and share the reason why we’re traveling with a solar panel next to our roof tent through New Zealand. Listen to the beautiful words of Ivan, when he speaks about respect, love and reconnection to nature.

Why he'd rather be an animal than a human? Join in and find out…


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Today I talk to Susanne and Jane, a mother/daughter team who have a passion for making a change.

Susanne was born in Germany, sailed around the world before making New Zealand her new home. She talkes about her personal experiences with moving to another country and shares how traveling influenced her way to see the earth. With a sustainable lifestyle she found her passion in making natural products that are beneficial for health and well-being. What started as a hobby, lead to her products being sold all around New Zealand.

Jane - her daughter grew up in the backyard of New Zealand while building little huts and climbing trees. She is dedicated to reducing plastic and waste consumption and looks for alternatives to single use plastics. She is also a certified Health coach. Her focus is around helping others to manage their anxiety.

With the desire to open a zero waste store where people could learn about natural products and about reducing waste the Eko Hub opened its doors and offers since then a variety of sustainable items.

We talk about traveling, heart decisions, zero-waste living and sustainable parenting. About mental health and society.

Join in, if you want to learn more about that and what the third generation is doing to make a change...


Show notes:

• https://ekohub.co.nz/
• Eko Hub instagram
• Eko Hub facebook

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My interview guest is Treston Kederer. He grew up in the US and about two years ago he moved to Munich. A few months ago he texted me on instagram. This is what he wrote:

“Hello Julia, my name is Treston. I have been following you and your journey for the last year since I moved to Munich. I am very moved by how courageous you are, and the energy you bring to all situations of your life. You really opened up my mind and changed my perspective… With moving to Germany I was thinking about finding a corporate job to get experience, but then I realized how much waste big companies produce… in so many different aspects. I really took my time to make sure I ended up somewhere I like, that aligns with my values. I am now with Twostay Coworking that is a start-up founded in Munich.”

I invited him to my podcast to hear more about his personal story and the sustainable concept of Twostay Co-working.

Show notes:

• https://twostay.work/
• Twostay instagram
• Twostay facebook
  
  
• Treston on instagram

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Special Birthday Edition

I am 30 years old now. How do I feel about that and what is my personal way to celebrate that?

I still try to see the world through the eyes of a child ... For me that was reason enough to talk to the beautiful Mattika, a nine year old girl.

We talk about nature, love and the importance of breathing. She tells us how breathing helps her to manage her daily life. We ponder why adults don't like to have fun – how it is to be grown up and how it is to be a child.  We get to know why she likes hugging trees and how unsustainable living makes her feel.

What does a child think about the fact that, if we don't change our behaviour, in 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean? Let's find out!

Nine years old - and so honest, brave & wise.
It's time to listen to the younger generation.

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“Pleasure is natural medicine!”
Today I talk to a real “Cuddle Expert” – Whakarongotai Nikora.
She runs a “Cuddle Connection” business and leads Ecstatic Dance Classes. Learn more about what we should understand by it and what the magic behind the concept is.

We talk about human connection, love and intimacy. About the connection to Papatūānuku, mother earth and why she ended her 22 year marriage with a celebration post on Facebook. She shares with us what she experienced and learn when she was on her “Goodness Hunt”. And by the way - what is a Goodness Hunt?

Let’s find out…


Show notes:

• Cuddle Connection
• Ecstatic Dance Whangarei

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What does sustainability mean for me? How did it all start? How did I become interested in sustainability? How does a sustainable way of living look? And what the heck does my passion for snowboarding have to do with it?

I talk about eco perfectionism and the all or nothing mentality. I share my personal experiences with living a sustainable lifestyle and raising awareness for sustainability on instagram.

And maybe I can inspire you to find your personal colour of sustainability…


Show notes:

• Protect our Winters

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"Stay connected!"

Today we are in two different countries at the same time. New Zealand and Bali.
I talk to Malaika Darville - one of the most beautiful souls, wild spirits and powerful women I’ve ever met.

She is the founder of the 5 Elements Dance Activation, she leads and teaches yoga and dance retreats, women circles, cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance events and way more.

We talk about her personal journey and her connection to mother earth and about which sustainability problems we´re facing nowadays and how modern science is supporting what the indigenous people of the earth have known for a long time already.

She grew up in Canada, studied Marine Biology in Australia, danced with the tribes in Africa - and right now she is my interview guest in this podcast.

Join us when Malaika shares her amazing experiences and knowledge with us!


Show notes:

• www.inmyelements.com
•  Malaika on instagram
• 5 Elements dance on instagram

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