Lucas Rockwood on Building YogaBody & Growing as a Yoga Teacher

Join yoga teacher and entrepreneur Lucas Rockwood, founder of YogaBody, as he shares his journey from unexpected beginnings to building one of the most recognized names in yoga education worldwide. In this Community Chat, Lucas talks about how curiosity, global experience, and a passion for learning shaped both his personal practice and his professional path. Lucas opens up about how YogaBody started, what it means to create a yoga education company in today’s world, and the lessons he’s learned from teaching, running studios, and building an international yoga business. He also shares insights into balancing tradition with modern approaches, and why continuous learning is key for both teachers and students. This conversation is full of honest stories, practical wisdom, and inspiration for anyone who teaches, practices, or dreams of starting something of their own. A note from Megan, our presenter: This was such a powerful conversation with Lucas. His story is both raw and inspiring, and his perspective on growth, teaching, and self-awareness feels so refreshing. I hope it leaves you motivated to embrace change and keep learning, wherever you are on your journey. What are Momoyoga’s Community Chats? At Momoyoga, we believe in learning and growing—together. That’s why we host Community Chats: informal, topic-based conversations where yoga teachers from around the world come together to exchange ideas and real experiences. Whether you're new to teaching or have been guiding classes for years, your perspective matters. When you join, you contribute to the collective wisdom of our community—and you might even be featured and celebrated for your work! Sign up here: https://www.momoyoga.com/en/cc-sign-up Find more interviews and information to become the best yoga entrepreneur: https://www.momoyoga.com/en/become-th... Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38tS... 00:00 Introduction to Community Chat with Lucas Rockwood (YogaBody founder) 00:29 Lucas’ background: life in Spain & founding YogaBody 01:06 From personal struggles to transformation through yoga 01:24 How yoga helps create real lifestyle change 05:10 Building YogaBody: studios, teacher training, and online education 10:45 Challenges of entrepreneurship in the yoga world 15:30 Balancing tradition and modern approaches in yoga teaching 20:40 Global community: teaching and learning across cultures 26:15 Practical advice for yoga teachers: growth, mistakes, and resilience 32:12 Looking forward: the future of YogaBody and yoga education