Ayurveda Yoga

Yoga is not about the physical postures or how deep you can get in them, it's about the inner experience.

The postures are just a tool to use to bring yourself deeper inside.

Yoga transforms you from the inside out. It transforms the way you see the world.

Yoga brings you peace of mind, it allows you to respond to situations rather then react.

When we focus on the inner experience rather then just the postures we gain the full benefits of yoga.

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The unfortunate answer to that is there is no set amount of time for how long it will take you, everybody's body is different and so it will take each person a different amount of time to achieve it.

What I can say is that with consistent practice and correct alignment it is possible. I was never flexible before I started doing yoga. It has taken me 4 years of consistent practice to get where I am now in my flexibility.

However, remember yoga is a journey not a race, there is no end goal to achieve, it is not about how far down you can go in a pose, it's about the inner experience, so just accept where you are in your practice and enjoy the inner experience.

Keep practicing my friends 😊

Sign up for a class at: ayurvedayogasana.com/yoga (link in my bio)

Hi friends! A little life update: unfortunately my Facebook account got hacked, and the hacker posted something that got my account disabled.

While it is disabled I am unable to access my account and no one is able to see me on Facebook.

With that being said I did not block or unfriend anyone, and I'm not sure how long Facebook will keep my account disabled.

So until further notice, please follow me here on Instagram: instagram.com/ayurvedayogasana for all your yoga and Reiki needs😊❤️

I appreciate you all, and will continue to share my yoga and Reiki tips and cute videos of my animals on here❤️

Yesterday was the first day of this years k state student classes!

There is just something so magical about having a room full of people who are all invested in their health.❤️

Head to: ayurvedayogasana.com/yoga to sign up for a class and invest in your health😊❤️

Yoga is secretly a workout in disguise. It's actually really hard, and if you don't put the effort in to the poses you can end up hurting yourself.

Rather then making it easier we ask the mind and body to become stronger. With that being said yes yoga can help you lose weight, however is that the goal of yoga- absolutely not.

It's more about making your mind stronger and more peaceful. More able to handle all the crazy situations that get thrown at us daily without losing it.

Sign up for a class at: ayurvedayogasana.com/yoga

On the outside looking in, Ashtanga Yoga is a very physically demanding Yoga practice. It moves at a fast pace, there are lots of strengthening poses, and it asks you to do lots of poses you may of never even thought were possible.

Physically, it has a cardio aspect to it with its fast pace movement, and you will gain strength and flexibility faster than any other yoga practice I've seen.

There are a lot of challenging poses, but also poses that are just fun to try and may bring out the 5 year old in you!

Internally, since this is such a challenging practice, it forces you to go deeper inside your body and really feel what is happening.

It activates your nervous system and teaches you how to stay with uncomfortable feelings. It brings up emotions you may of not even realized you had so you can sit with them and let them go.

It truly transforms you into your inner most deeply truest version of yourself.

Keep practicing friends!

Practice with me this week at the Little Apple Pilates Studio

Friday 12-1:30pm & Saturday 4-5:30pm Ashtanga Yoga

For an introduction to Ashtanga Yoga join me Mondays at 12-1pm

Sign up for a class at: ayurvedayogasana.com/yoga

Shout out to my wonderful, amazing husband!

He's the sweetest man I know, who's tough to the world but a big softy when it comes to me.

The first man to not only buy me flowers, but surprise me with them in my favorite colors.

This man goes above and beyond for me every single day, and I am just so grateful to call him my husband. ❤️

I love you to the moon and back

P.S. no cats were hurt in the making of this post lol, he's holding her up by her harness in the photo.

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Yoga asks us to go deeply inside the body and face the parts of ourselves and emotions that we've pushed so deeply down, we forgot they were there, so that we can heal them and learn to accept ourselves for who we are.

We use this ability to make peace with ourselves that we have learned in our yoga practice, to be able to make peace with the outside world as well.

That is how we ourselves become peaceful.

Keep practicing my friend!

P.s. k state yoga classes start next week! If you need an extra credit make sure to sign up for a yoga class at Little Apple Pilates Studio through k state!

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Whether you've heard of Reiki or this is your first time hearing of it, you may be left wondering what even is Reiki?

Reiki is an ancient healing, relaxation and stress reduction technique from Japan that works with the bodies energy centers (Chakras) to remove blockages and restore the natural flow of energy allowing the body to heal itself.

As we go through life we can develop blockages in our Chakras which can cause emotional and physical imbalances to occur.

Reiki is a safe and gentle energy that can restore balance and help the body relax so the bodies own natural healing abilities are amplified, causing it to be better able to heal itself.

Reiki is helpful in bringing up old symptoms or emotions to the surface so they can be healed and let go of, leaving a clearer mind and sense of calmness in the body.

Reiki has also been known to reduce the side effects of drugs, radiation, and reduce or eliminate the need for pain medications.

Interested in trying it for yourself? All you need is an open mind and heart.❤️

Book your session at: ayurvedayogasana.com/reiki

Yoga is truly a one of a kind experience.

What other type of practice includes a time at the end where you just lay down and relax?

Savasana is included at end of a yoga practice to allow you to soak in all the efforts that were made during the practice, and that's the time where you feel the most intense peace and relaxation.

Especially after an Ashtanga Yoga practice which is a marathon of a practice that's like a workout and yoga session all in one.

Practice with me

In person classes at Little Apple Pilates Studio:

Mondays - Ashtanga Yoga & Wednesdays - Gentle Yoga -12-1pm

Fridays - Ashtanga Yoga & Saturdays - Gentle Yoga - 4:30-5:30pm

Fridays - 12-1:30pm - Ashtanga Yoga

Practice online whenever you'd like, through my yoga channel subscription

Sign up at: ayurvedayogasana.com/yoga

Shoot me a message if you have any questions, or would like to book a private session.

P.S. Would you like me to offer virtual group yoga classes? Let me know in the comments below, along with days and times you'd prefer!

The looks I get from these 2😂

Nala gives me this like angry/awnry look and mocha gives me the sweet puppy dog eyes look lol.

They are so jealous of each other too.

This morning I was telling Nala she could jump up on the couch with me and mocha was like nope I'm going up there. So she jumped up on the couch and immediately sneezed on me. 😒

Then while she looked directly at Nala who was sitting at the foot of the couch looking like she wanted to jump up, Mocha proceeds to lay directly on me and roll into her back like the jealous little doggy she is lol.

It's been a morning already lol😂

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Yoga is not, nor has it ever been about bending your body into "cool" shapes.

It's not about having perfect lines for Instagram pictures.

It's not about trying to be "better" at it then other people.

True yoga happens inside of your body and mind.

It carries with you throughout the day in your actions and thoughts.

True yoga will completely transform who you are.

It will break down all the layers of what you are not, until you are only who you truly are: the seer.

You do not need to be doing "hard" poses to achieve this. You can be doing very easy and simple poses and it is still yoga.

So long as what you are doing embodies this True essence of yoga, then indeed it is yoga.

Join me for yoga classes in person or online. Sign up at: ayurvedayogasana.com/yoga

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I tried to get a cute video of them laying together and being all cuddly, and at first they were.

They were loving each other, and then Nala decided she'd had enough of the licking and started to bite and claw at Mocha.

Mocha did not like that lol so she told Nala to quit it.

End of cuddles and cute video lol. 🤦‍♀️

P.S. did you know that you can give Reiki to your animals? It helps to relax them in stressful situations, and they absolutely love it! It's Also a great way to practice if your getting your Reiki I & II Certifications (which I offer by the way😏)

Grab your Reiki Training Course at: ayurvedayogasana.com/reiki-training

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Ayurveda Yoga | Reiki Training | Ayurvedayogasana.com Ayurveda Yoga owner Christina, is a Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master dedicated to helping women live pain free and find peace using yoga and Reiki. Ayurveda Yoga offers Private Yoga Classes, Reiki Sessions, Reiki Coaching Sessions, Reiki 1, 2, and Master Certifications, Card Readings, Yoga Retreats,...

Everyone has a different experience when receiving Reiki.

Some people see lights, colors, or shapes.

Some people can feel the energy moving through them and healing them.

Some people can feel certain Chakras opening up.

Some people feel lighter like a weight is being lifted.

Some people feel a connection with their ancestors or spirit guides.

The most common feeling is relaxation.

Everyone I give Reiki to tells me they feel better and more relaxed after their Reiki session.

Try it for yourself! Book your session at: ayurvedayogasana.com/reiki

P.S. sessions can be done in person or virtually through zoom. Reiki has no spacial limits.

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Have you ever thought about becoming a Reiki Healer?

Do people always seem to come to you in need of healing?

This is a sign that you are being called to heal.

Being a Reiki Healer is such a rewarding practice. Not only can you help to heal those around you, but you can also heal yourself.

If you are ready to become a Reiki Healer, you can get started with my Holy Fire Reiki I & II course.

During this course you will learn how to give Reiki to yourself and others, you will learn the Reiki symbols, ideals, history, some techniques for giving Reiki and how to lead a session.

This can be done in either: 2 full day sessions, or 4 half day sessions. It can be done in person in Manhattan Kansas, or distance learning over zoom. Once you finish this course you will have your Holy Fire Reiki I & II Certification and you will officially be a Reiki Healer.

If you are already certified in Holy Fire Reiki I & II, and have been certified for at least 6 months, you can take the next step to become certified as a Holy Fire Reiki Master.

During this course you will learn the Master symbols, you will learn how to certify others in Reiki, you will learn how to do guided Reiki meditations, you will learn how to use a Reiki crystal grid, and so much more.

This can be done in either: 3 full day sessions, or 6 half day sessions. It can be done in person in Manhattan Kansas, or distance learning over zoom. Once you finish this course you will have your Holy Fire Reiki Master Certification and you will officially be able to train others to become Reiki Healers.

If you are ready to start your training, sign up for Reiki I & II or Reiki Masters at: ayurvedayogasana.com/reiki-training

Message me if you have any questions.

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3 years ago tomorrow marks the day my husband asked me to be his girlfriend.

3 years ago tomorrow I made the smartest decision I've ever made by saying yes.

I love you to the moon and back my love.

The last 3 years have been the happiest years of my life. I'm so grateful to have you as my husband❤️❤️



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Yoga is not about how "good" you are at doing the postures.

Yoga shines a light into the deepest darkest corners of your body, and brings them to the surface to either become part of you or be discarded.

The postures are only a tool to crack open the body and get deeper inside to experience the true self.

The closer you get to your truest self, the better you are able to live your life and the better your relationships will get.

Keep practicing my friend.

Sign up for a yoga class, private yoga session, or subscribe to my yoga channel at: ayurvedayogasana.com/yoga

Private group yoga classes are available as well, message me for details or to book your group class.

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Long story short- you will feel better after a Reiki session.

You will feel more relaxed, refreshed, and calm.

You will feel less anxiety, depression, and negativity.

You will feel more mental clarity and the ability to sleep better.

You will also feel tired and drained either in the evening following your Reiki session or the next day, or both.

This is ok, it's perfectly normal! Anytime you do energy work and your body is healing, it takes a lot out of you, so it's perfectly natural to be tired.

Your body is doing a lot! The tiredness will pass, but the other feelings will stay until it's time for another session.

Also you will always want to drink water before and after a Reiki session, just like you would for a massage. We are getting the bad stuff out in Reiki sessions and water helps flush things out of the body.

I hope this is helpful!

Book your Reiki session at: ayurvedayogasana.com/reiki

We can do an in person session or a distance session over zoom.

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