Zeya Yoga

N A T U R E

Take some time today to ground in nature.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Take a comfortable seat anywhere. Mines in the soft grass facing the sun. Put away electronic devices. Listen to nature. The birds. The bees. The squirrels. The trees. Take a moment here to connect with what surrounds you. Find stillness here or take it all in. Thanking the earth for being here and providing you with exactly what you need in this moment.

P E T D A Y

so happy national pet day everyone! Here is a lovely shot of my dog Zeya hitting the mat and getting some good Pilates and yoga in 😂 I love this baby girl so much. This was taken over a year ago and I still can’t believe how little she once was

J O I N M E

Friday 7 PM EST for a wonderful all level yoga flow!

Link in bio!

F R I D A Y S

Join us this Friday, April 8th for a VIRTUAL all level flow at 7pm EST. We will take time to connect you with your body, get energize for the weekend, stretch out, and unwind. It’s going to be a flow you don’t wanna miss!

DM to reserve you space.

Your ticket includes:
▫️A recording of the class
▫️The comfort of your own home
▫️A space that’s all yours

Tickets are $15

M O V E M E N T

To me, yoga can be an art form. The body does and feels what it needs. Listen to that. Today I was feeling a little out of balanced but I realized I just needed to find stillness with my daughter. Let go of the stress of everyday life and just feel. Feel the movement our bodies needed.

U P W A R D. F A C I N G. D O G
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

FORM:
- feet a foot apart with toes straight
- palms next to the waist
- head back
- legs straight and activated (tightened)
- weight is in palms and toes
- try to stay for a minute whilst deep breathing 😮‍💨
- release into down-dog pose OR bend elbows and come down to the mat to rest on the floor

BENEFITS:
Rejuvenates the spine! Great for stiff back and mild backaches. The lungs will gain elasticity and blood circulation in the pelvic region.

E X C I T I N G N E W S

Zeya Yoga has a special announcement coming soon!

Hint: it has to do with you AND your little ones (babies, toddlers, pets, kids!)

S M I L E

Yes, form is so important. Yes, breath work is so important. But so is having fun. Don’t forget to smile. Feel the moment. Feel the warmth!
Also helps when your little one joins in on the fun 🥰 she was also banging on her drum throughout todays practice, which made this flow even more exciting! Wish I got to capture it on camera, but nonetheless it was a magical moment.

Hello my beautiful friends!

Zeya Yoga is excited to announce our parent and me class! This class is a great opportunity to connect with your little one in a fun and effective way. Together we will explore yoga postures in a way that will be exciting, not only your little one, but for you as well!

You can connect with other parents in a group class, OR take a private parent and me class. (price is the same either way!

Head over to ZEYAYOGA.COM (link in bio)

N I N E M O N T H S

Nine months in and nine months out.

I have learned so much over these past nine months. Not only learning how to take care of a newborn, but also learning how to take care of myself. I felt like I basically had to relearn my body.
From what kinds of foods I can eat to how to manage my monthly cycle. I honestly felt like I was going through puberty all over again while also having a baby. I can go on for days about all the new things that I have learned but the most important part is I did it all with love.

A S T E Y A
Not taking from others, aka non-stealing.

There is a lot to unpack here, but it is so important to have balance! This giving and receiving can be energetic as well as physical.
(Examples: Time, success, relationships, possessions, achievements)

Be content with what you have.
▪️let go of the “I wish” statements.
▫️let go of envy and jealousy
▪️let go of the past and worries of the future
▫️let go of your comfort zone (stealing from yourself!)

Have any questions or want to chat further about asteya? No problem! Send a DM or visit zeyayoga.com

P R A C T I C E

Ever hear the expression practice makes perfect?

That expression made me VERY competitive when I was younger. Years later, one of my first grade students reiterated this phrase to me and I remember looking at him and we talked about it. He felt and believed that if he wasn’t “perfect” he wouldn’t be accepted (by parents, teachers, friends). ‘Perfect’ is a construct. It’s different for everyone. This word laid so heavy on him. The fact that a word can invoke fear of not being good enough. Especially in societies youth. Finally, we came to the conclusion that …Practice makes better!

Now is perfect a word I would encourage you to stop saying? NO! Again, perfect is a construct. But I would say try not to let societal pressure influence what you believe to be perfect. If something is perfect to you - than that is exactly what it is!

Practice because it feels good. Practice because it makes you happy.

F U N I N M O V E M E N T

Don’t forget to have fun. Even when life has you spinning 😉

Seriously though, as adults we get wrapped up in “adulting” we forget how important it is to take time for our wellbeing.
Do something today that makes you laugh. Do something that makes you feel good!

D A Y F I V E
FEB 14-18th

Yogi’s choice: tell us about one of your favorite moments together.

There’s FAR too many to choose from. With that said, my favorite was the first time I held her in my arms right after delivery. It was such a beautiful moment. Tears of joy immediately streamed down my face. It was the most unforgettable moment.

Just want to say a huge thank you to all the hosts and sponsors of this amazing week of love! I really enjoyed opening up and sharing this time with my little one, my puppy, and all of you 🙏♥️🥰

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D A Y T W O
FEB 14-18th

Kneeling/seated heart opener: how has your life changed since encountering this love?

She was on the move today! This was a challenge for me! I had to switch up the poses a few times 😂landed on sukasana with cactus arms.

It has changed significantly! First being my routine. I was someone who followed my daily schedule. But now I follow an ever changing routine. There are no set times to do things. We get done what we can, prioritize, and change up our play stations to keep baby engaged. It’s been fun learning new ways to get things done.
Next are my relationships. I love how my husband and I got to learn more about each other as we raise our little love. But also the bond that I have with family and friends grew as well. Yes, some relationships changed as Our responsibilities are different. and finally EVERYTHING! And I smile when I say this. She’s my world and is not only a part of my life, but those around us as well.

DAY 3: Backbend with props: how does your little love help you on a daily basis?
DAY 4: Inverted heart opener: how do you deal with circumstances that can be challenging?
DAY 5: Yogi’s choice: tell us about one of your favorite moments

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S T A N D T A L L

Bring your attention inward. Why is this important? Not acknowledging your emotions will leave you angry, confused, anxious, and build up fear.

Acknowledging your emotions will build self awareness, the ability to handle and know yourself better, and leave you in control.

K A R M A

Karma is a term SO commonly used but what does it really mean? Karma is an action/activity that produces a result and leaves behind an energetic impression (samskara).

Ever hear the expression “What goes around comes around?”
Well, what this really means is if you are holding on to negative energy- you will attract that same energy. Same with positive energy. You get what you put out basically.

Wishing bad karma on someone? “They will get what they deserve!” There is so much negativity surrounding this statement. It is honestly more beneficial to put this energy towards your own self work. Just remember whatever effects our actions have, those effects will come back to us at some point in the future.

Finally, “karma is a b****”
Each individual is working on their own karma. If you think that karma is a B, then that she will be! Again, the energy you put out you will receive.

Remember that It pays to act towards others the way that you wish others acted towards you.

🙏

L I N E S

How’s your posture?
Make sure to check in with your posture throughout your practice. This will ease discomfort and avoid injury. A lot of the time we let our ego take the lead and our egos have a way of thinking we’re ready for something even if we are not quite there yet.

Listen to your body! The body knows best 🥰

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O B S T A C L E S

There are nine obstacles, according to the Yoga Sutras, that disrupt your heart mind. The heart mind is education of the heart and mind (center of consciousness). This includes illness, apathy, self doubt, carelessness, fatigue, ungroundedness, regression, egos quest for gratification, and distorted views.

Each can cause negative thought, pain, disturbed breathing, and just feeling not your best.

Meditation is a great way to overcome these challenges. Although stillness meditation is the goal, there are so many different ways to develop a healthy, calm heart mind.

🙏 meditative walk
🙏a chat with a friend or professional
🙏 guided meditation
🙏 hatha meditation
🙏movement

The list can go on. The main goal here is to calm the mind and body.

G R O U N D

Ground where you can.
I had the urge to go out in the snow today to start my practice. I needed some fresh air and a new space to be.

Where are you practicing today?
Is it in your bedroom, living room, studio, outside? In a parking lot just taking a few deep breaths?

Let me know!
🙏♥️

E X C I T E D

When’s the last time you were excited?

Often, we get trapped in the day to day schedule. We eat, work, sleep, chores, cook, repeat. Sometimes we loose track of looking forward to something.

Remember being a kid and riding a train/ airplane for the first time? Or trying something new? Maybe waiting for a friend to come over? Or a holiday party start? Remember that feeling?! Don’t loose that just because we’re older. Book a trip. Go out on a drive to a new place. Start a new hobby. Get the new job. You got this!

Share something that you’re excited about! It can literally be going for a walk. Because I know that’s what I am looking forward to today.

Also, this picture makes me so excited to get some hot cocoa. My husband and I were on our honeymoon in Spain and we were SO EXCITED to get a cup of this hot cocoa, and let me tell you it was so worth it 🤤

F O R M

Friendly reminder to check your form throughout your practice! That’s the one thing I love about teaching - making sure my students are safe.

If you ever have a question about form throughout your practice- don’t hesitate to ask

Tutorials to come 🥰

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