#133 - LUCY SESTO - A Creative Approach to Working as a Yoga Teacher
In this thoughtful and inspiring episode, yoga teacher and creative guide Lucy Sesto (@sestoyoga) shares how her journey from GB acrobatic gymnast to sought-after yoga teacher shaped a uniquely grounded and artistic approach to teaching. With a background in Psychology and Sociology, Lucy combines movement and self-inquiry in a way that feels both intelligent and deeply human.
We explore her shift from gym floors and reception desks to managing a London wellness studio, teaching corporate yoga, running international retreats, and working alongside Joe Wicks on the Bodycoach platform. Lucy speaks openly about her intention to “make art, not content” on social media, the pressures of constant creation, and the power of stepping back to reconnect with joy and creativity.
She also unpacks the emotional reality of holding space for others, setting boundaries, and how yoga and psychology beautifully intertwine. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, a creative entrepreneur, or someone figuring out your next chapter, Lucy offers grounded wisdom and gentle humour on how to live and work more authentically—and why slowing down is sometimes the most radical thing you can do.
WE CHAT ABOUT
Building an aesthetic, authentic brand as a yoga teacher
Shifting from full-time teaching to creative, retreat-based work
The realities of content creation (and why she stepped back)
Working with big-name brands while maintaining integrity
Cold plunges, creativity, and morning journaling
Setting boundaries as a female teacher in the wellness space
Reclaiming play and self-expression through retreats
NOTABLE QUOTES
On yoga and aesthetics:
“Even if it’s not in trend with what social media wants you to do, I’ve always loved making things look beautiful.”
On shifting from teaching to retreats:
“I knew teaching 20 classes a week wasn’t sustainable. I wanted to find something slower, more spacious.”
On content creation burnout:
“Every moment started to feel like an opportunity to make a reel—I just wanted to be present instead.”
On setting boundaries:
“Especially as a female yoga teacher, you have to be so careful. Not every message is about yoga.”
On yoga vs. gymnastics:
“I could make the shapes easily—but the slowness was hard. That’s where the real work began.”
On journaling as creative therapy:
“I’ve realised I don’t often leave the house just for me. Artist dates helped me remember how.”
On success:
“To me, success is just being happy and proud of where you are in that moment.”
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THE HOSTS
@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’.
Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.
For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here.
@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.
For trainings, workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.
