Yoga for wellbeing with Janis

25/03/2026

[Yoga] is actually the process by which we spiritualize our entire being and harmonize it with God. However, this type of internal transformation via yoga also requires a certain kind of balance – a balanced attitude and character.

(2010) ‘Yoga is Balance’. Available to read on the Tattva blog via the link in bio and story

[Balance, Transformation, Yoga, Karma, Harmony]

23/03/2026

This

Strong enough to play on the floor with your grandkids. Strong enough to get back up. This is what functional fitness actually means. Not a six-pack. Not a PR at the gym. Not looking a certain way.

It means you can get on the floor and get back up without help. It means you can carry groceries up stairs. It means you can catch yourself when you stumble.

Researchers tracked over 4,000 adults for 12 years and found that the ability to sit on the floor and stand back up without support was a significant predictor of mortality.

Those who needed the most help had a 6-fold higher risk of cardiovascular death compared to those who could do it cleanly. Each single-point improvement in their score was associated with a 21 percent improvement in survival.

This is not about looking young. It is about being capable. Capable of picking up your grandchild. Capable of getting off the ground after playing with them. Capable of being fully present in your own life instead of watching from a chair.

The exercises that build this are not complicated. Squats. Getting up and down from the floor. Balance practice. Slow, controlled sit-to-stands. You do not need a gym membership. You need a floor and a reason to use it. The reason is sitting right there, asking you to play.

22/03/2026

Yesterday’s Spring 🌺🌷 Equinox was beautiful.

Joined with familiar faces and 3 new to a day retreat with me, one I was meeting for the first time there on recommendation 🙏🏼

We shared space. We shared things we’d like to let go of and we shared things we’d like more of, to delve into.

We moved our bodies, we softened, we flexed, we played catch with a ball 🥎 !

As we shared how we felt at the end of day calm, replenished, peaceful, chilled, refreshed the word I chose was worthy.

I felt worthy to be the guide at the front sharing.

Always grateful and rooted in seva I also got to share a little more about Bhakti and how it’s such a joyous path, rooted in the divine.

Hare Krishna

If you’d like to join me on the 4th July, the next day retreat drop me a message soonest 🌷🌺

20/03/2026

Tomorrow’s spring retreat sold out word of mouth within a few days. Is my mouth big or my tribe of followers have big mouths 💋 🤔🌷

19/03/2026

Memories that are so rich and rooted in exploring myself in sacred space of Vrindavan with wonderful people 😊🙏🏼

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

Learn not to be afraid of the g word, I did!

Krishna feels happy and joyous versus all the other ‘gods’ of organised religion.

Bhakti yoga is pure divine bliss

That’s where my heart sits

We all know the value of meditation, yoga and wisdom study in our spiritual growth. Let us, however, not underestimate some of the more ordinary disciplines and human qualities that can prove equally valuable in this profound journey.

~ (2017) ‘The Best Policy’ Available to read on the Tattva blog via https://tattva.keshavaswami.com/p/the-best-policy-1294837