Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy new year!

LOKAH SAMASTA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
May all beings everywhere be happy and free and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!


Have you planted your Sankalpas? http://jackiesyoga.blogspot.com/2012/11/sankalpa-seeds.html

Friday, December 28, 2012

Move your Fascia!


Here is a interesting video entitled" Why yoga works" - http://vimeo.com/21878104
In the video Dr. Lipman speaks about how yoga is one of the few things that move and release fascia. Fascia is rarely brought up but people with chronic injuries and chronic pain benefit greatly from myofascial release. I tell you from experience! Fascia runs throught the body, over organs, muscles, tendons, etc and can stiffen or harden from injury or over time from repetition.
The practice of yoga is greatly beneficial for pain management and relief but the awareness to specific muscles and organs literally releases and detoxifies keeping your fascia in tip top shape!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Peace mantra for healing

Before I had a regular yoga practice I dealt with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, subluxating joints, IBS and chronic stress. It has many times over mended my heart and helped me mend others. It has helped me speak clearly and with ease in the most difficult of situations and allowed kindness instead of hate fill up my heart. It has given me hope.

I was practicing yoga as the death toll of the CT school shooting was being tallied yesterday. I had no idea at the time that as I flowed through asana, pranayama and meditation a terrible tragedy was amongst us.  My intuition at the beginning of practice was to dedicate with a mantra of daan shanti, meaning to give peace. I wanted to have the strength to send that into the world. I heard the news soon after I stepped off my mat and what horrific news it was. I know in such tragedy you will never recover without hope. To that I dearly hope the survivors are given the time and tools that yoga has given me to recover from horrific happenings. May they find, peace, hope and healing.

Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi

Om Sahanaa Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu
Saha Veeryam Karavaavahai
Tejasvi Naavadheetamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai
Om Shantih Shantih Shantihi

Meaning: The literal meaning of this mantra is: "OM. Let all of us protect each other together, may all of us enjoy together, may all of us work together and let our study become radiant. Let there be no hatred between us, OM Peace, Peace, Peace"

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Jackies yoga Seattle Bio



Discovering yoga at the age of 13 after a car accident catapulted Jackie into a life truly inspired by the teachings of yoga. Yoga not only helped Jackie overcome Fibromyalgia but has literally restored her body from years of rough equestrian sports with hypermobile joints, shoulder surgery...I could go on. Its obvious Jackie teaches directly from experience with her relatable approach and integrated creativity.  In her classes she conveys how to find ease in mind and body in challenging postures and transposes that into dealings of daily life. And with her infectious humor and wicked conviction of the effectiveness of living a life of yoga, you will leave her class with a light heart and a new found appreciation of the body. She is a true believer that every body is a yoga body and loves teaching all levels and all ages. Jackie has over  500 Yoga Alliance hours and has studied Hatha, Iyengar, Anusara, Vinyasa and always continues to expand.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Climbing yoga yoga climbing


















I had alot of fun this weekend teaching a climber the basics of yoga. I just love how yoga compliments climbing and climbing compliments yoga. We really delved into how pranayama (breath control) can really help you hone in not only your mental focus, but can calm and re-energize in precarious body positioning.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Small group classes!

I am having so much fun with my small group classes! Its great to have the space and time to really breakdown basics and try new things!

If you have a friend or two or three that you would want to do yoga with, think about a small group yoga class with your friends or family. I have great winter rates right now making it cheaper than typical studio pricing with a semi private intimate setting. In home or for a few dollars more a studio location near you. Namaste!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Welcome December

Loka samasta sukino bhavantu
~~ May the entire universe be filled with peace and joy, love and light.

That chant is one of my favorites and especially so this time of year
Happy December!May we finish this year with open hearts to peace, joy, love and light!
Namaste’
~~ I honor the light in you and in all

Saturday, December 1, 2012