Sri Janani Yoga

Ina May Gaskin, the famous midwife, who has inspired so many!

What are some ways to decrease your plastic use? Bring your water in a stainless steel bottle•use compostable bags for your kitchen garbage can, line it with an old paper bag or newspaper•give your baby/child food you make instead of using baby food pouches… so many ideas. 🌻

Mind and body are connected.

6 Tips For Emotional Immunity

In addition to physical immunity, our well-being hinges upon our ability to cultivate and strengthen our mental/ emotional/psychological immune system.

Our cells vibrate at the level of thought. What we think on a moment to moment basis affects every part of our life. In a time of unprecedented challenges, we must strengthen our minds.

Psychological Immunity includes emotional resilience, self-reliance, emotional integrity, developing the witness attitude, or detachment from the stories we keep telling ourselves, and improving emotional intelligence.

Emotional resilience is our ability to stay present and deal with difficult situations with awareness.

Self-reliance is the ability to remain centered in one's awareness and remain present regardless of external factors in our immediate or distant proximity.

Our emotional integrity is simply the ability to tune in and feel on a deep level what our underlying emotions are. Awareness of our emotions allows us to be present with them and deal with them in a conscious way.

Becoming a witness or having detachment is essential to create a peaceful and contented life. Having detachment means not identifying with whatever external turmoil is happening. Watching the situations as if we are watching a movie on the screen. This is what is meant by determining what is Self and not Self. If we can become a detached witness, we will be able to manage any situation in life with clarity and effectiveness.

Emotional intelligence is our foresight in being able to determine or foresee how emotions will play out in any given scenario. With emotional intelligence we can, like an actor, play the role that is most suitable to any situation and consciously contribute to the most favorable outcome.

Ayurveda & Yoga give clear, concise tools to be balanced in all levels of Psychological Immunity.

1. Meditation
Develop a meditation routine. Be disciplined. Make an intention to meditate at the same time, for the same duration every day. This will give the mind the freedom to relax and surrender.

2. Mantra Japa
Mantra Japa is the repetition of sacred sounds or affirmations to create a powerful change in our consciousness. Follow the breath and the mantra deep into every cell of the body. You can chant a mantra like Om Namah Shivaya. If Sanskrit is not your thing, you can repeat, “I Am Love; I Am Light”. Set a time to do this daily. Mantra is often a good way to slip into meditation.

3. Exercise
Hatha Yoga (Asana and Pranayama), Qi Kung, Tai Qi, Martial arts, surfing, or any other exercise you can easily enter into a “flow” state.

4. Nature
Spend time outdoors every day. Nature is our Mother and Her embrace is comforting and rejuvenating to the body, heart and mind.

5. Sattvic Foods
Eat pure, sattvic foods. Unless medically necessary, follow a pure vegetarian diet, ideally from Organic, Non-GMO foods.

6. Positive Intentions
Focus on what you want to manifest, not what you perceive to be the problem or what you fear. Energy flows where attention goes.

If you have other ways that cultivate emotional immunity, please share in the comments.

Infant Massage: full body sequence on Tuesday, Oct 10th at 11:30am. Click here to register: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=1333&stype=-7&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=10/10/23

ParentBaby Yoga; it takes a village.

Kitchari, a perfect, nourishing and rejuvenating food for the new mother. Easy to digest and full of protein, vitamins and minerals. I made this today with mung bean and quinoa for my new granddaughter's mama.

Infant massage today at 11:30am. Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=1333&stype=-7&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=03/30/23
The door key code will be sent after you register.

Toddler Gym every Wednesday 10-11am.
Stomp, jump, rock, bounce, balance and play with your tot in this fun class that can kick-start learning and foster language development. Register at www.srijananiyoga.com/toddlers-kids-family

Happy Babies and happy Mamas in our hybrid (in studio or virtual) Mom and Baby Yoga Wednesdays 11am -12:30pm.

Sri Janani Yoga updated their info in the about section.

Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. 🖤

And another week begins! Visit www.srijananiyoga.com to view our full yoga schedule and offerings. ✨

I am g r o u n d e d -- I am calm, strong, centered and peaceful ✨

may you be happy
may you be at ease
may you be free from danger
may you be loved 🤍

Prenatal Yoga at Sri Janani ~ Experience this wondrous time of your pregnancy more profoundly by learning how to be with your growing body and baby more consciously, in ways that build physical and mental strength and flexibility. In addition to deepening your body-mind-spirit connection to yourself and your baby, our Prenatal Yoga class helps you more easily manage the discomforts of pregnancy and maintain wellness as you prepare for childbirth and embark on the joyous journey into motherhood.

Tuesdays, 2:30-3:45pm (hybrid)
Wednesdays, 10-11:15am (online)
or 6-7:15 pm (hybrid)
Thursdays, 11:30 am–12:45 pm (hybrid)
Saturdays, 10:45am-12noon (hybrid)

Visit www.srijananiyoga.com to view full schedule and sign up!

The circle of Sisterhood.

Source: Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy (S.A.R.K.)

The first Full Moon of the year, the Wolf Moon, is rising tonight, January 17th 🌙🐺✨ °°This lunation is asking us to face our deepest feelings and fears — and the spiritual meaning of the Wolf Moon is about stepping up as a fierce protector and nurturer in our own lives. It gives us an opportunity to show up for our inner selves and open our hearts to self-compassion, which is one of the most powerful of Cancer's traits. Owning our vulnerability makes us stronger, and this lunation highlights the importance of accepting, loving, and caring for ourselves.°°

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I recieve what I need." Tao Te Ching

photo found on pinterest, artist unknown.

The healing powers of rose ✨ amazing! Have you tried rose tea? It's especially tasty when blended with tulsi.

Journey into the body and soul with Robin for All Levels Yoga every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. 🕉

Visit www.srijananiyoga.com to view schedule and sign up. Robin teaches both classes as a hybrid; in person or online.

Fear has taught you many things... what if courage teaches you more?

Every flower blooms in its own time. 🌱🌸

Sri Janani Yoga is back from break! Our teachers are feeling refreshed and restored after some time off. We have a lighter schedule for the first week of January. Make sure to visit www.srijananiyoga.com to view which classes we are offering as we glide into the new year. ✨

Mom and Baby Yoga is back!! Wednesdays beginning Jan 5, 2022 11:00-12:30pm.

Mothers love the physical and emotional support this class offers. Gentle yoga poses are taught to help you strengthen, energize and tone while deepening your sense of well-being. The movements are individualized to your needs and designed to be safe for moms and babies, especially postpartum mamas whose bodies naturally need extra support as they recover from the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth. We focus on aiding specific areas such as neck, shoulders and lower back, as well as building strength for your abdominal area and pelvic floor.

Together we also offer each other emotional support and share parenting tips. Discussions are held on feeding your baby, newborn/infant care, infant/child development and postpartum recovery. We invite you to come to class when you feel ready. If you are breastfeeding, you can more comfortably do so surrounded by only women and babies during this hour.

For Moms and Babies (Newborn to Crawling) - In studio for vaccinated mothers (masks required per CDC).

Visit www.srijananiyoga.com to view full schedule and sign up.

Wishing YOU a bright New Year! May this coming year be guided by hope and filled with joy and love ✨ Each one of you has enriched our lives in so many ways over the past year - we are so grateful to have you in this community!

Snow tips for babies and toddlers ❄ by . As the snow and cold weather continues to stay in the forecast, make sure your littles stay warm while having fun outside.

om shanti 🕊

Dashing through the snow ❄ Couldn't resist reposting this shot of Rishi having a blast in the winter wonderland a few years back! Hope you and your families are having just as much fun. Stay safe and warm out there!

A beautiful Christmas message 🌟