Play And Pause Yoga

06/03/2026

For many of us, yoga begins with asana practice.

We come to move, stretch, strengthen the body.

But if we stay long enough, something deeper begins to happen.

During practice we start noticing the mind.

What do we say to ourselves when a pose feels difficult?
Do we judge ourselves?
Do we become impatient?
Do we rush?
Or do we slow down, breathe, and try again?

Sometimes the practice asks us to ground, to slow the breath, to trust the body before entering a posture.
And in that process we begin to learn something about ourselves.

Yoga philosophy describes this as a path of self-realization - gradually becoming more aware of the patterns of the mind, the breath, and our reactions.

What we learn about ourselves during practice does not stay on the mat.
It follows us into daily life.

In this series I’ll share a few simple ideas from yoga philosophy and how they appear in everyday situations.

Because these teachings were never meant to stay in books - they were meant to help us understand ourselves.

✨ New posts in this series every Friday.

✨ If you’re curious to experience this in practice, I offer a free week of Morning Yoga online.

Send me a DM and I’ll share the details and the Zoom link with you. 🌺❤️

25/02/2026

Abhyanga: The Nervous System’s Warmest Invitation

What if your next massage didn’t just release muscle tension… but taught your body what safety feels like?

Abhyanga is a full-body Ayurvedic ritual: warm oil (chosen for your dosha + season) applied to the face, scalp, arms, hands, legs, feet, back, abdomen, and chest.
Slow, rhythmic strokes create somatic trust, distinguishing it from typical bodywork.

For women who feel “tired but wired”:
- Predictable repetition calms hyperarousal
- Dosha-specific oils nourish beyond the skin
- 90 minutes of being held (not just worked on)
- Face + foot marma points soften expression lines, ground mental chatter.

“I booked it expecting relaxation. I left with my nervous system rewired for calm.”

👉 DM “ABHYANGA” to see if this is your somatic soft landing.

First 5 bookings: FREE Wellness Report + custom oil blend. Link in Bio.

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25/02/2026

There are baths…
and then there are rituals.

This Goddess Bath is one of my favorite self-care practices, not because it’s fancy, but because of how it made me feel.
✨ held
✨ nourished
✨ deeply cared for

As I soaked, my nervous system softened, my body relaxed, and I felt so grateful that I took the time to create this moment just for myself.

This is now one of my favorite rituals, a reminder that rest doesn’t need to be earned.

Why this bath is so supportive:
• Calms the nervous system
• Deeply nourishes the skin
• Supports grounding and emotional regulation
• Creates a feeling of safety and being held
• Especially beautiful during stress, fatigue, or hormonal transitions.
Milk & honey energy: warm, maternal, soothing.

✨ Inspired by my current studies at The Shakti School❤️🙏

Save this for your next self-care ritual!

23/02/2026

✨ This is what happens when women give themselves permission to pause… and glow.

Yesterday wasn’t just a day retret.
It was a remembering.
A remembering of the body.
Of softness and strength.
Of pleasure, presence, and connection.

We moved.
We rested.
We shared food, stories, cacao, silence, laughter.
We let go of what no longer needed to be carried.

Glow isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about coming home to who you already are.❤️

So grateful for every woman who showed up with an open heart 🤍

Thank you .studios , , .echo.handpan, .acupuncture.tcm for helping me make this day special ❤️

✨ If this speaks to you, save this post
✨ And tell me in the comments: what does glow mean to you?

13/02/2026

If you’re anything like me, you feel most relaxed in a circle of familiar faces.

You’re the quiet one, the good listener, the one who doesn’t always feel comfortable opening up with people you don’t know.

But a few times in my life, I felt a quiet call and went to an event alone. No friend beside me, no guaranteed comfort zone. I just wanted to give myself a chance to try what my soul kept circling back to.

Those were some of the moments I felt most free to be myself.
No history, no expectations, no “role” to play. Just me, my mat, my breath, and a room of women who were a lot like me - soft, kind, real, and able to hold space without judgment.

That’s the feeling I’ve created for the Glow Up – Women’s Yoga Day Retreat on February 22 in Toronto. A gentle day of yoga, mindful movement, cacao, dance, rest and real connection for women in midlife who might feel a bit alone, a bit tired, and very ready to feel like themselves again.

You don’t have to arrive confident.
You don’t have to arrive with a friend.
You just have to arrive as you are.

Treat yourself to a day where you can soften, be held in a kind circle, and remember that you are gorgeous!

✨ Glow Up – Women’s Yoga Day Retreat
🗓 February 22 - 10:00–17:30
📍 Midtown Toronto
🔗 Learn more

XO,
Andrijana

10/02/2026

If your nose feels extra dry this winter, you’re not imagining it. The heating, the dry indoor air, the cold outside… your whole system feels it.

In Ayurveda, there’s a simple little practice I love: placing a tiny amount of sesame oil or ghee just inside the nostrils. It’s a soft, home version of nasya – more like a nightly ritual than a treatment.

It helps the lining of the nose feel moist and cared for, and for many people, breathing feels a bit softer and more comfortable afterwards.

A few gentle pointers:

- Think “light sheen,” not a big drop.
- Use room temperature oil or ghee.
- Apply with a clean pinky or cotton bud, only at the entrance of the nostril.

This isn’t medical advice or a replacement for care if something feels off. It’s simply one of those quiet, old practices that can feel grounding in a cold, dry season. If you’re unsure or have sinus concerns, check in with your healthcare provider first.

If this speaks to you, save it as a little winter ritual to try on a cozy evening. 🤍

08/02/2026

Somewhere along the way, rest became optional.

Between work, family, hormones, responsibilities, and being the one everyone relies on…
you learned to keep going even when your body was asking for pause.

I know this because I’ve lived it.
And I see it every week in the women I work with.

Glow Up is the day I wish I had sooner.
A full day to step away from obligations.
To be guided, nourished, and held - without needing to explain or perform.

A day to rest, move gently, connect, and remember yourself.

✨ Link in bio to find out more.

06/02/2026

Hey Toronto,

Registration is open for Glow Up - a one-day yoga retreat on February 22.

This day is created for women who are capable, reliable - and ready to pause, rest deeply, and reset their nervous system.

Yoga, restorative rest, cacao, movement with beautiful music, and a nourishing lunch - all held in a calm, supportive space at .studios

✨ $100 early-bird pricing available until February 10!

All details and registration are in the link in bio.
If you have questions, feel free to DM me.

03/02/2026

This is the kind of rest we rarely allow ourselves.

Supported.

Held.

Nothing to achieve.

Yesterday, during the closing class of our Winter AyurYoga series for women over 40, with live handpan music…
I watched shoulders soften and breath deepen -
not because anyone tried…
but because the body finally felt safe.

Glow Up is a day retreat created for this kind of experience.
A day to:
• move gently
• rest deeply
• let your nervous system exhale
✨ Early bird pricing ends February 5 ✨
Link in bio 🫶

Save this if your body is craving this kind of rest.

With gratitude for the collaboration and music by .echo.handpan ☀️
and the warm, welcoming home of
We’d love to welcome you on February 22!


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