Liz Albanis speaks with Justine Janssen. A senior yoga teacher. Former owner of three yoga studios, mentor, retreat facilitator. A lifelong student now training in holistic counselling and somatics. This heartfelt and powerful conversation is for yoga teachers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the deeper dimensions of yoga. Especially those curious about trauma-informed practice. The evolution of teaching styles, and how yoga helps us find resilience through change. Liz and Justine dive into the real and raw journey of being a teacher and student of yoga. From running packed power yoga studios. To finding grounding in personalised, somatic and one-on-one healing practices. Justine shares her path from Vinyasa to a more integrative and therapeutic approach. Reflecting on the need for nervous system awareness, authentic teaching, and deep inner listening.

Key Topics

Justine’s personal yoga journey

The importance of adapting yoga for individual bodies and experiences

Moving from large studio classes to one-on-one and small group healing work

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Reiki, and somatics explained in everyday terms

The evolution of teaching in a post-COVID world and why community still matters

Justine emphasises the importance of mindfulness in yoga

Advice for yoga teachers navigating professional or personal change

Holistic wellbeing

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Justine is a highly regarded senior Australian yoga teacher. Justine has 20 years of yoga facilitation experience, inclusive of over a decade of owning and operating three of her own yoga studios. Throughout her career, Justine has developed and nurtured yoga communities, written and facilitated yoga teacher trainings, run retreats within Australia and internationally mentored yoga teachers. Worked one-on-one with clients and groups. Including corporate schools and Australian and local representative level sporting teams. https://www.remedydaily.org/ IG FB

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The content shared in these conversations is intended for informational and educational purposes only, and it is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Please use discretion and consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health or wellness routines.

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