Ep. 12: Today, I am sitting down with yoga teacher and teacher trainer Hilary Atalina for an illuminating and expansive conversation on the true path of yoga.
Yoga has been a cornerstone personally for me on my spiritual path, the first true pathway I experienced to embodiment and emotional healing. It is such a joy to connect with Hilary today, as we explore how yoga evolves from a physical practice into a lifelong journey of self-inquiry, presence, and purpose.
Hilary shares her powerful story of leaving behind an unaligned corporate life, traveling through Central and South America, and ultimately finding her way to teaching and leading yoga teacher trainings.
Our conversation weaves through themes of transformation, grief, embodiment, leadership, and the courage to follow your inner calling. We'll dive into the modern yoga landscape, the importance of integration, and what it really means to “live your yoga.”
In this episode, we explore:
Hilary’s journey from corporate life to yoga teacher and trainer
How travel and immersion in nature can catalyze deep personal transformation
The role of grief, caregiving, and life transitions in awakening purpose
Yoga as a path of presence, emotional awareness, and inner stillness
The difference between modern yoga culture and traditional yogic teachings
Why yoga is ultimately a training of the mind, not just the body
Why asana (the physical practice) is just the first doorway into deeper inner work
How confidence and leadership are developed through teaching yoga
The importance of being a lifelong student on the path of yoga
How Hilary built her yoga school during the uncertainty of COVID
What truly happens inside a yoga teacher training (beyond the surface)
Why integration is the missing piece in many healing and growth modalities
The role of curiosity as a foundation for empowerment and transformation
How to know if you’re ready to take a yoga teacher training
The power of community and shared experience in transformational containers
Peru as a portal for healing, awakening, and connection to ancient wisdom
If you are interested in joining us in Peru this October for an immersion into the art and practice of teaching yoga, you can learn more here:
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