You're Not Lazy ft. Alia Khan
Jul 13
Episode 13 | From Corporate Law to the Yoga Mat: Alia Khan on Burnout, Belonging & the True Meaning of Wellness
What does it take to walk away from everything you were told you were supposed to be and build something that actually feels like you?
This week, Don and Lawson sit down with Alia Khan, a recovering attorney turned yoga instructor and founder of Oak + Lotus Yoga in South Austin. Alia left a career in corporate law in New York, DC, and Paris before opening her first studio in DC in 2015. She came home to Austin in 2019 and opened Oak + Lotus — three months before COVID. This conversation goes way beyond yoga. We get into burnout, hustle culture, the intimidation tactics built into the wellness industry, why hot yoga might not be what you think, and what yoga actually is versus what Instagram wants you to believe.
No fancy pants required. And yes, there is chocolate. ☕
In this episode:
- 00:53 — From Corporate Law to Yoga
- 03:33 — Recognizing the Need for Change in Corporate America
- 06:14 — The Impact of Leadership on Career Choices
- 09:32 — Building a Yoga Studio: Challenges and Growth
- 12:13 — Creating an Inclusive Yoga Experience
- 15:10 — The Role of Community in Wellness
- 18:00 — Authenticity in a Digital Age
- 21:40 — The Intimidation of Yoga
- 26:46 — The Busy Mind and the Need for Stillness
- 36:32 — Redefining Wellness: Beyond Aesthetics
- 38:14 — Yoga in Diverse Communities
- 44:29 — Yoga and Identity
- 48:08 — The True Essence of Yoga
- 51:51 — Yoga with Animals
- 56:23 — Substances and Yoga: A Cautionary Tale
- 56:59 — Inclusivity in Yoga
- 01:01:53 — Finding the Right Yoga Experience
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Connect with Alia:
www.aliajkhan.com
www.aliajkhan.substack.com
IG: @aliajkhan
Oak + Lotus Yoga — South Austin
In-studio and livestreamed via Zoom
Never heated. No fancy pants required. Chocolate always included.
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