Building a Movement: How to Create Community Through Yoga and Wellness with Allie O’Kane | E26
This summer, the powder ridge mountain of Connecticut will be the home of the first annual Transcend yoga and wellness Festival, and today I sat down with Allie O'kane, the creator and founder of this amazing event. Allie shares her inspiring story of pursuing her passion for yoga, holistic healing, and above all helping others. She discusses the challenges of balancing a 9to5 job with her endeavors, her journey with different types of yoga, and bringing her vision for the Transcend Fest to life. Join me as we delve into Allie's transformative journey and learn how she is working towards her purpose.
Bio: Allie O'kane is a certified yoga teacher with a passion for holistic healing. After completing her 200-hour training in Vinyasa and power yoga, she went on to gain certifications in reiki and crystal healing. Allie discovered Kundalini yoga and found it to be the perfect fit for her teaching style. Now certified at 500 hours, she focuses on teaching Kundalini yoga and offering astrology readings, crystal healing, and reiki. Always eager to expand her knowledge, Allie continues to seek out new certifications and opportunities for growth in her practice.
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Bio: Allie O'kane is a certified yoga teacher with a passion for holistic healing. After completing her 200-hour training in Vinyasa and power yoga, she went on to gain certifications in reiki and crystal healing. Allie discovered Kundalini yoga and found it to be the perfect fit for her teaching style. Now certified at 500 hours, she focuses on teaching Kundalini yoga and offering astrology readings, crystal healing, and reiki. Always eager to expand her knowledge, Allie continues to seek out new certifications and opportunities for growth in her practice.
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📍 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Allie’s Background: Childhood, Education & First Steps
02:27 - Navigating College, Early Career, and Discovering Yoga
04:31 - Love of Movement: Cheerleading, Yoga, and First Experiences
06:25 - Tips for Beginners Starting Yoga
07:27 - What Is Kundalini Yoga?
08:47 - Moving Energy, Flexibility & Mindset in Yoga
09:35 - Allie’s Journey into Reiki & Crystal Healing
11:20 - Real Results of Energy Healing
12:10 - Exploring Astrology and Allie’s Approach
13:35 - Planetary Herbalism & Medical Astrology
14:57 - Transcend Fest: What Is It & How It Began
16:21 - Classes, Lectures & Unique Offerings at Transcend Fest
17:36 - Building Festival, Teamwork & Teacher Community
20:57 - Community Impact & Welcoming Newcomers
21:31 - Circles, Support Spaces, and Novel Experiences
22:24 - Logistical Challenges: Building the Festival & Future Plans
24:35 - Purpose: What Does It Mean To Allie?
26:42 - Finding True Calling: The Kundalini Shift
28:04 - How to Join Allie’s Yoga Courses
29:30 - Private Instagram Community & Virtual Classes
32:36 - Looking Ahead: Festivals & Goals for 2024
33:20 - Final thoughts
01:10 - Allie’s Background: Childhood, Education & First Steps
02:27 - Navigating College, Early Career, and Discovering Yoga
04:31 - Love of Movement: Cheerleading, Yoga, and First Experiences
06:25 - Tips for Beginners Starting Yoga
07:27 - What Is Kundalini Yoga?
08:47 - Moving Energy, Flexibility & Mindset in Yoga
09:35 - Allie’s Journey into Reiki & Crystal Healing
11:20 - Real Results of Energy Healing
12:10 - Exploring Astrology and Allie’s Approach
13:35 - Planetary Herbalism & Medical Astrology
14:57 - Transcend Fest: What Is It & How It Began
16:21 - Classes, Lectures & Unique Offerings at Transcend Fest
17:36 - Building Festival, Teamwork & Teacher Community
20:57 - Community Impact & Welcoming Newcomers
21:31 - Circles, Support Spaces, and Novel Experiences
22:24 - Logistical Challenges: Building the Festival & Future Plans
24:35 - Purpose: What Does It Mean To Allie?
26:42 - Finding True Calling: The Kundalini Shift
28:04 - How to Join Allie’s Yoga Courses
29:30 - Private Instagram Community & Virtual Classes
32:36 - Looking Ahead: Festivals & Goals for 2024
33:20 - Final thoughts
💡Key Takeaways
In this episode you'll learn:
How to discover purpose through wellness
How to create a yoga festival in Connecticut
How to integrate astrology in holistic wellness
How to build community and connection
How to make yoga accessible to beginners
How to find and live your purpose
How to create a yoga festival in Connecticut
How to integrate astrology in holistic wellness
How to build community and connection
How to make yoga accessible to beginners
How to find and live your purpose
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