How does a yoga journey unfold when one decides to step into it wholeheartedly?

What role does self-discovery play in the transformation of a yoga teacher’s path?

How can motherhood and yoga coexist in a fulfilling and balanced way?

In this deeply personal episode of The Spirit of Yoga, Burkhard interviews Arlene Lucassen, a remarkable yoga teacher and Akasha Yoga Academy graduate, about her transformative journey from burnout to self-realization. Arlene shares how yoga became her foundation for growth, both as a teacher and a mother. From discovering yoga in her teenage years to overcoming personal struggles and embracing the challenges of motherhood, Arlene’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and embracing a path that feels true to oneself.

Join us as Arlene discusses the importance of trusting your own journey, the challenges of balancing motherhood with teaching yoga, and how yoga can provide the tools for deep self-acceptance and purpose. This conversation will inspire those who are ready to go all in, step into their purpose, and follow their hearts on the yoga teacher training path.

Tune in to hear her powerful story of growth, transformation, and finding balance in life’s many roles.

Arlene’s work and social media:

Instagram: @arlenelucassenyoga

You may also share my website:

Arlenelucassen.com

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What is the true source of your attraction to others? Are you responding from your essence—or from a familiar emotional pattern?

In this solo episode, Burkhard explores the unseen layers of attraction through the lens of Conscious Relationships and Heart Centered Living. Drawing from his own reflections and spiritual inquiry, he invites you to pause and examine the energetic dynamics shaping your connections—beyond the surface of the body and mind.

This episode is a contemplative journey through the frequencies of love, longing, and the sacred aspiration for divine union. With clarity and tenderness, we move from emotional entanglement toward Soul Connection, spaciousness, and presence.

Rooted in Yoga Wisdom and guided by the deeper rhythms of the Spiritual Journey, this conversation opens a space to reconnect with sincerity, transparency, and truth—both within yourself and in your relationships.

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How does a daily practice evolve into a lifelong journey of presence and connection?

What role do Heart Songs, Kirtan Chanting, and Devotional Music play in deepening our spiritual path?

And how can community and nature help us realign with what truly matters?

In this episode of The Spirit of Yoga, host Burkhard welcomes Kevin James—renowned for his Heart Song circles and global devotion to music, chanting, and spiritual community. Together, they explore the rituals and stories behind daily practices, from cold plunges and yoga to mindful living and longevity.

Kevin shares the roots of his musical journey, growing up in Australia, and how his path with Kirtan Chanting and Devotional Music became a source of healing, insight, and collective transformation. The conversation opens up themes of spiritual journey, navigating distractions, and the importance of returning to the heart. You’ll hear personal reflections on community connection, service, and the subtle ways music and shared practice foster a sense of belonging.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own rituals, the role of music and presence, and how a supportive community uplifts the individual spirit. This episode offers a gentle space for anyone drawn to explore the interplay between self-care, spiritual practice, and the joy of singing together.

Kevin's social media and work

Facebook Kevin James Music https://www.facebook.com/kevinjamesheartsongs/

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Youtube Kevin James Music https://www.youtube.com/user/kevinjamesheaven/videos

Spotify Kevin James https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jsdsPTTAICu9yZpI5uYdK?si=qV4Gke9SS72Oi-hjUGiL9g

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