Namita Nayyar:
Given the physical nature of your work and often being on camera, do you have a mindful skincare routine? Are there products or ingredients you favor, or perhaps Ayurvedic principles (like abhyanga) that you incorporate?
Juliana Larochelle:
I grew up with really bad acne, including cystic acne. I went on Accutane and had cortisone shots that left some scarring, so I’ve always dealt with uneven skin tone.
Now I use non-toxic, clean products and keep my routine really simple. I love Mad Hippie’s products, especially their vitamin C serum, face wash, and moisturizer.
For me, it’s all about keeping it simple and using clean ingredients.
Namita Nayyar:
Similarly, with an active lifestyle, how do you care for your hair? Are there any simple, holistic habits you swear by to maintain hair health amidst frequent washing or styling for teaching?
Juliana Larochelle:
I wash my hair once a week, usually on filming day, and use dry shampoo throughout the week.
When I’m teaching, I often just let it be as is, and I typically style it in a low ponytail.
Namita Nayyar:
How these personal do pillars—movement, nourishment, and self-care—directly influence your creativity and stamina as an entrepreneur and educator?
Juliana Larochelle:
If those three pillars—movement, nourishment, and self-care—are low, then my ability to show up as my best self as an educator is low.
When those three cups are filled, I feel more creative and I have more energy. I’m able to show up fully and give from a full cup.
Namita Nayyar:
Looking ahead, what is the next evolution for you and Creative Sequencing Studio? What are you most excited about building or exploring in the coming year?
Juliana Larochelle:
The next evolution is having my 300-hour students graduate and share their sequences on the platform, and also having them teach live classes. I’m so proud of my students, they’re incredibly creative, and I want to showcase them and give them more opportunities.
I’m also really excited about bringing people back to India as part of my seva work, and having my students co-teach with me during those immersions and other in-person events. Creating more opportunities to teach alongside the teachers I train is what excites me most.
Namita Nayyar:
Finally, what is the one most important thing you hope every yoga teacher who engages with your work takes away and integrates into their own teaching and life?
Juliana Larochelle:
I want every teacher to walk away knowing that teaching yoga doesn’t have to be hard. When you have the right tools and support, it can feel creative, sustainable, and even fun.
More than anything, I hope they trust their own voice. Every teacher has something unique to offer, and when you lean into that, you can create classes that truly connect and leave an impact!
Redefining what it means to be a teacher. So grateful for this chat with Juliana.
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