Jayahana

Valentine’s Week Self Practice #3: Japa Mala Mantra Meditation. Repeating the mantra “I am Love” 108 times, using the beads of the mala (a necklace with 108 beads) as a counting tool. Starting with a nice upright meditation posture, we withdraw the senses (closing the eyes) - Pratyahara, we choose our focal point (the mantra I am Love or the space in between - Dharana, and remain focused, eliminating thoughts - Dhyana, one day getting a glimpse of Samādhi (getting out of the mind to unveil pure consciousness). Benefits: inducing blissful peace into the body and mind, calmness, relaxation (similar to deep sleep), concentration, new outlook on life and numerous other health benefits such as lowered blood pressure. We’ll practice different kinds of meditations during our Transformation in the Caribbean Yoga Retreat during the last week of March in Mexico to allow you to pick one that works for you, to develop a consistent practice. Still a few spots left. Details and application form:
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Valentine’s Week Self Care Series: #2 Yin Yoga Asana to balance out the Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Responsible for balance which is brought to us when we love, be it self-love, romantic love, kindness, compassion, respect. When in balance, it helps us know we are not alone and are loved. We are able to feel deeply, be vulnerable with others, empathetic. If blocked, we may not feel love; if overactive, we may have issues with setting healthy boundaries, overgiving when we should protect ourselves. We’ll practice yin yoga during our Transformation in the Caribbean Yoga Retreat in March. There are still a few spots left if you’d like to join us. Details and application form at
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Enjoy my Valentines’s Week Self Care Series! #1 Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodana) to help release stress and balance opposing energies within us - of the Yin and Yang kind to feel more grounded. One of many pranayamas we’ll work on daily during our March Yoga Retreat in the Riviera Maya. Still a few spots left if you’d like to join us. Details at http://bit.ly/3ivV1t6
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Back from the cold in Canada ❄️ and ready for the holiday season with family! Happy holidays!

3rd day into my Mike Gannon Power Vinyasa Killer Arm Balance Yoga Teacher Training! 100 hours of sweat in enchanting Playa del Carmen! Let’s do this! Mind over matter ….

Meditation Time! Breathe in - Breathe Out. Observe your thoughts, let them fly away with the ocean breeze ….. no thoughts.

Yin & Yang Yoga. Go deep into your stretch, release the connective tissues and energetic blockages, surrender.

Harnessing the early morning energy …

Energizing Yoga Flow! Intention - tapas - connecting with your inner warrior …

Deep hip opening yoga class! King Pigeon/ Raj Kapotasana as peak pose. Release physical tightness, release any emotional baggage that may be weighing us down, become lighter

The post savasana bliss … Just be …

Heart opening, deep back bending yoga flow …

Even a 15-minute yoga sequence can energize you when traveling or jet-lagged ….

Energizing Yoga Flow! Intention Ahimsa: non-violence, kindness, compassion, self-care.

Getting to know Mike Gannon at Yoga Loft Playa! His famous Power Vinyasa to energize the day. Get your sweat on!

Back at the Jaya Hana Retreat Center after a summer in the big City! Starting the day off meditating - observing the thoughts without judgment, allowing the breath to become my focal point, slowly allowing thoughts to be washed away by the ocean waves in the background, one, by one, by one … dropping into stillness. -life