Shanti Moves

Happy 37th revolution around the sun to me. That's 21,608,000,000 miles traveled at an average of 1000 mph. No wonder the time flys by.

While I've had mixed emotions about my birthday this year, having all of you send your well wishes and love has truly filled my heart. Thank you! I love you! And an extra special thank you to all ya'll who you spoiled me with gifts and gratitude in the real world. .belle.love Good food, laughs, bingo, and shenanigans, couldn't ask for more. Love ya'll.

Ps. First pic is what I'm summoning in for this year, nature, bus living, and freedom. The rest are the shanaynays.😉

I guess I'll put some of these old photos up to prove to the algorithm, I still love you ❤️❤️❤️

Join me at for Yin Flow, every Tuesday at 5:30 for the month of February only!

Explore meridian points and Qiong practices in this Yin Yoga class, blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with Yogic Science. Yin Flow offers a unique twist with a more fluid movement, distinguishing it from traditional yin classes. Whether you're new to yin or seeking a change, this class is a gateway to sensorial experiences.

While some may shy away from slower practices like yin, see it as a challenge for the mental body that adds to the physical & mental aspects of a vinyasa class. Yin is a vital part of a holistic yoga practice, providing a counterbalance to our often hectic lives. In a world that encourages constant movement, Yin serves as a calming force, fostering balance physically and mentally.

Catch me tomorrow @ 10 am for Gentle Flow (all levels welcome) Nahara Healing Arts . See you on the mat ♥️

A Happy belated first day of rain to my fellow Northern California's.

It's a day to be celebrated! A day where we can all breath a little easier knowing that we made it through another fire season. A day where everything gets a good clean from the dusty summer. A day where we are forced to slow down a bit and maybe just chill inside all day.

Happy Rain Day Cali!

Find me this Wednesday at 10 am for Power Vinyasa so we can celebrate together!

Much love

A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this guy yesterday!

Thanks for being my monkey-weirdo, partner in crime, adventure buddy, and always being up for the crazy ideas I have like moving to the middle east or building a bus into a tiny house.

You may think you're old now, but all I see is a playful kid who loves to move!

Love you .truth.fitness

NEW CLASS SCHEDULE THIS MONTH.

You can now join me for:

🤸🏽‍♀️ Power Vinyasa 🤸🏽‍♀️
~ Wednesday's @ 10 am ~
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HAPPY SUNDAY FUNDAY FRIENDS.

Make sure you do something the brings you joy and laughter today. It's good for your health. ✌🏽

Don’t forget to join me tomorrow for some Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra !

It’s going to be a much needed restful and rejuvenating experience 💙

21st @ 6 pm

DM for details or see my last post 😊

Come join me at in Mendocino for this Soulful Yin Yoga class!

In this class you will experience working with the Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian system through the Yin practice and how it can work with our deeper emotions that correlate with those meridians. In the beginning, we amplify our Qi (aka Prana) through some Qigong movements, then move our way into the yin practice staying low to our mat and holding our poses for a sustained period of time. This works the deeper tissues of the body and allows us to develope finer interoception and stillness. The evening will be completed with a  Yoga Nidra practice, the yoga of sleep is a powerful meditative practice that allows us to work on our nervous system in a completely restful state and will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and restored. 

This is an all levels class.

⭐️ 1 hr 45 min for $35 ⭐️

✅️ To book:
Call or Text 707-357-6879
Or send a DM

Look forward to seeing you on the mat

It's been tough taking a break from teaching and moving back home. Sometimes I get tied up in that identity. "If I'm not teaching, I'm not really a teacher"​​​​​​​​
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Sometimes it feels like I have taken a huge slide backwards in where I want to be in life. Being home and being back in the same routines as before.​​​​​​​​
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This can make it easy to fall back into old patterns of thinking, and being.​​​​​​​​
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Its easy get discouraged, and feel like you're not good enough.​​​​​​​​
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However, when I catch myself going there. I am able to realize, that all "the work" is working. I am AWARE, I can see it happening, and I can make the changes to head my thoughts in the other direction. ​​​​​​​​
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I can see that I am doing the work, I am living the practice and through living it I can pass it on.​​​​​​​​
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Life is not linear, it's an ocean.​​​​​​​​
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And as John Kabat Zin says.​​​​​​​​
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"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf"​​​​​​​​
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Hope this reaches someone that needed to hear it today.​​​​​​​​
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much love

Happy International Women's Day. To all my badass ladies out there.​​​​​​​​
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Keep supporting each other​​​​​​​​
Keep building your visions​​​​​​​​
Keep playing​​​​​​​​
Keep laughing ​​​​​​​​
Keep coloring outside the lines​​​​​​​​
Keep working to inform the world the there is no one size fits all​​​​​​​​
Keep your vulnerability it's what makes you strong​​​​​​​​
AND Keep smashing that FMing patriarchy.​​​​​​​​
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Much Love

That's all she wrote folks...... at least for now.​​​​​​​​
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I'm leaving this beautiful desert and a piece of my heart remains behind.​​​​​​​​
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I came to this place with hope determination and the support of a few good friends. I built myself from the ground up here..... and I'm still growing an thriving.​​​​​​​​
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I'm gonna miss you all so much. But, thanks to technology I get to see you here in this space and I'm sure I will be back sooner rather than later. ❤❤❤

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DAYWISE POSE LINE UP:

Day 1: Plank Pose
Day 2: Revolved Chair Pose
Day 3 Hare Pose
Day 4: Plough Pose
Day 5: Boat Pose
Day 6: Wind Relieving Pose
Day 7: Cat Pose

I look forward to playing with you!!

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Last chance to join me today for a BAD ASS LADIES ONLY ARMBALANCE & INVERSIONS Workshop!​​​​​​​​
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We will be playing around with a few different armbalces and Inversions with and emphasis on handstands. Learning fun drill and techniques we can us in our practices to come.​​​​​​​​
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Where: 321 Sports Hudayriat ​​​​​​​​
When: Feb 2nd at 5:15 - 7:15​​​​​​​​
Cost: 150​​​​​​​​
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SEE YOU THERE!!

Winter has finally arrived in Abu Dhabi and Winter time is the time of year we go inward, shedding things that no longer serve us like trees shed their leaves. When we take time to rest and nurture ourselves during the winter months we rejuvenate, allowing us to come forth with renewed energy In spring. So let’s nurture and restore ourselves this winter with a little Restorative Aerial Yoga & Sound Bath.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Join Larissa and Dina as they guide you through a gentle, low-flying, aerial yoga flow, and immerse you in the enchanting sounds of Tibetan bowls, gongs, and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This practice uses the soft aerial hammock to move the body in supported ways, soothing our tissues, opening the body gently, specifically focusing on our hips and spine. By practicing low to the ground we get the benefits of suspension, experiencing levity and lightness in the body, while also grounding ourselves and finding ease in each posture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We will finish this soothing and restorative flow floating in our hammocks and immerse ourselves in a beautiful sound bath. Easing our nervous system and creating a deeply meditative experience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There is no aerial experience needed for this practice and it is highly recommended to those who are feeling the need to rest and restore their bodies in the new year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ps. This will be my very last class before leaving Abu Dhabi. I hope to see you there 🙏🏽💙

Aerial Yoga has the power to change your perspective of what's possible. It allows you to find freedom in your body and in your mind in a way you can't access in a regular movemwbt practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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At the end of this month myself along with will be hosting a 32 hour training for teachers or for those who want to up level their aerial practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Location: YogaOne - Mangrove One Villa Compound⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Dates: 29th-30th January & 5th-6th February⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tuition: 4400 (incl VAT)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is a one time opportunity. Don't miss it ❤

So honored and excited to be apart of this!

START AN AERIAL JOURNEY THAT NEVER ENDS

Hellen Zabal Head Teacher and Larissa Shanti Assistant Instructor presents:

The ®️ exclusive Teacher Training program.

In today’s unpredictable world, we all know that our fitness and our emotional well being should be at the top of our priority list.
But what about having FUN, and finding something that SURPRISES and EXCITES you all at the same time?

If you are ready to discover how to combine FUN & FITNESS, and you think you have what it takes to reconnect to your inner child who once dreamed of FLYING, then read on!

This 40hr intensive Aerial Acrobatics Teacher Training is a unique program that has taken inspiration from countries around the world who have produced the best the industry has to offer. Once accepted into the ACADEMY, candidates will be guided through an extensive 4 day training and certification program, covering the fundamentals of the Aerial Acrobatics Program, specifically levels 1 & 2. 

Upon successful completion of this training, you will be an officially licensed aerial instructor, opening broad horizons in the fields of advanced fitness coaching, aerial and acrobatic gymnastics instruction, and you will possess an indepth knowledge of the energy that drives the successful ®️ experience.

Moreover, with the personal experience and confidence that comes from being a certified Ambassador, you will be excited to show others how to FLY for FUN & FITNESS.

Location: YogaOne - Mangrove One Villa Compound
Dates: 29th - 30th January & 5th - 6th February
Tuition: 4,400 AED (incl VAT)

Teacher Bios In Comments ⬇️

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Ps. there will be a big Aerial Surprise in the month to come 😘

12 Days of Breathing through the holidays is halfway finished, but don’t worry! You can still catch em’ all when you’re ready to settle in.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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click here .moves

I wanted to send a little thank you to everyone who continues to give love and support to this space and elsewhere. It's what keeps me inspired to keep making content and sharing.

If you would like to support me in other ways, a great way is to do some Christmas shopping using this link https://amzn.to/3DGwer2 . It comes at no extra cost to you, but I receive a small % of the sale and it's a great way to support free yoga online.
💙 🙌🏽

Much love!!

Get the movement in when you can during the next few weeks. Not to lose counteract holiday weight, not because you feel like it's another thing you "need" to check off your to-do list.

Do it because it grounds you, it connects you back to yourself, and when you're connected to yourself you can connect to others more fully..... and isn't that why we are doing this holiday stuff in the first place?
https://youtu.be/7-zTWSRS3Ko

Short Yoga Practice for the Holidays Happy Holidays beautiful people, we hope you enjoy this short yoga practice to get you reconnected with body and breath. During the holidays it can be easy f...

Sharing this a little bit late here on FB, but better late than never!
https://youtu.be/2Auu8b1Qs2o

How to Breathe Like a Yogi | Maha Yoga Pranayama for Beginners | The Foundation for Breath Work Learn how to breathe deeply with Larissa Shanti. She will show you the full yogic breath, also known as Maha Yoga Pranayama. This is a great place to start f...

Combining acrobatics, yoga, and therapeutics, Acro Yoga brings something a little extra to the studio space. In this beginner workshop Laylee and Larissa will bring you through the fundamentals and foundations of the Acro Yoga practice. During the 2-hour workshop, they will introduce basic poses and flows in a fun and safe environment; all weaved together with partner drills, games, smart and accessible progression, and lots of good energy!

This workshop is made for those who have little to no experience with Acro Yoga or would like to fine-tune their skills.

Important to Know:
- WORKSHOP IS SUITABLE TO ALL LEVELS (no previous experience necessary)
- YOU DO NOT NEED A PARTNER TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP
- AcroYoga is a very hands-on (lots of touching and working with other people) practice if you feel uncomfortable being close and working with other people. This workshop might not be for you.
- Book in advance as space is limited!

What you will learn:
- The basics of flying and basing our partners
- The importance of spotting and techniques to Acro Yoga safely
- Communication and team-building skills
- How to move our bodies together in fun creative ways

Cost:
200/person or 175 when you sign up with a buddy

When:
December 11th 2-4 pm

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See you on the mat 🙏

I'm back in the desert! Find me at for Aerial and Mat classes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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AND STAY TUNED FOR SOME FUN WORKSHOPS COMING YOUR WAY!!