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25th Aug 2023

#95 Vidya Heisel - Founder of one of Europe's leading retreat centres & yoga schools

Vidya Jacqueline Heisel (@suryalilayoga) is the Director of Suryalila Retreat Centre and the Director of Frog Lotus Yoga International Yoga Teacher Training Programmes. With an impressive teaching legacy spanning over 45 years, Vidya possesses a profound understanding of yogic philosophy and meditation that resonates with practitioners worldwide.

Vidya's presence continues to inspire, a radiant force who lives and breathes yoga. Her expertise, honed by years of dedicated practice and a profound connection with yogic philosophy, radiates authenticity and depth. With an extensive repertoire of accomplishments, Vidya remains a guiding light for all who seek to awaken their inner potential through the transformative journey of yoga.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

  • How Vidya’s created a magical retreat space beyond the aesthetic 
  • The value of having a mission statement and the creation of Suryalila’s.
  • Vidya’s journey to creating the Suryalila Retreat Centre in Spain 
  • Vidya’s advice on public speaking and the importance of self confidence 
  • Vidya’s approach to sharing her yoga and why she doesn’t follow trends 
  • How Vidya would describe her yoga and philosophy approach 
  • Discussion around vinyasa flow and how it can be interpreted differently depending on the teacher’s training
  • About the history of the sun salutation and where it came from 
  • Vidya’s thoughts on the nature of happiness 

PERKS FOR YOU

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25% off our online platform full of yoga, sound and meditation, with code HONEST25 (25% off single 12 month membership or reoccurring monthly membership until cancellation) 

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Honestly Unbalanced
Honest and open conversations with people that have spent their lives, trying to makes yours better.
The surface level of the wellness world is often a high gloss, picture perfect representation of balanced living. Adam and Holly Husler dig under that shiny surface and discover that the balanced-state is often a fleeting moment, with the rest of life being an ever-changing obstacle course of; struggles, opportunities, sweat and hard work.

Though honest conversations, we track our guests' unique paths to success, how they navigate changing tides and the continuous search for their own version of happiness.

@adamhusler and @iamhollyhusler are a London-based couple, leading yoga classes, trainings and sound journeys around the world.

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