Jojoyoga

17/01/2026

So apparently 2016 was a freakin good one ♡

- My 6th trip to India & 1st trip to study in Mysore with Mikey to under the guidance of Saraswathi & Sharath Jois
- Festivals with the best people ♡
- Teaching a massive yoga class at the end of Southend peir for charity
- Climbed x2 mountains
- Had plenty of time to just muck about and chill out pre-children
- Introduced yoga to my beautiful grandparents in their 80s ♡

This was fun!

#2016

28/11/2025

Hey guys! 🌞

This is my regular teaching schedule. I'd be delighted to see you in class! Complete beginner slots available - ping me a DM or follow the link in my bio to book in ♡

See you on the mat x

25/11/2024

Welcome earthside our beautiful son, Kaden Jimmy ♡

Born 21/11/24 weighing 9lbs. We are so in love. Scroll on for ridiculously cute big brother love too. Abel is 🥹🥰 smitten.

13/03/2024

2004. 20 years ago. Somewhere in southern India, outside a 13th century Temple. The first time I sat on a yoga mat. 16 years old, Rockin a Mars Volta T-shirt and jeans 🤘

I remember it like it was yesterday. The inspiration I got from an amazing yogi who gave a little talk and demonstration before teaching us. It blew my mind how present, serene, light, and strong he was. From that moment on, I was hooked.

It's amazing how that one day changed the course of my life. I am so grateful. That day ended up being the start of my own spiritual journey, meeting the love of my life, birthing our son, building a shala, and a loving, supportive community ♡
This practice can take you anywhere. By stepping onto the mat today, you are looking out for your future self.

From the left, my sister Elle, my Dad, me & my Mum ♡

I know I look cool 😎

My lovely Nan found this photo for me the other day. Just had to share.

Jo x

24/02/2022

Growing up surrounded by yogis ♡ Mysore stylee 😎

15/02/2022

It's been almost 2 years since I dropped back. My intuition guided me through pregnancy and postpartum. I took things slowly and didn't push. My postpartum recovery has been a long journey with a lot of healing/strengthening that is still ongoing. It's important to go slowly after giving birth and not over do it. Your energy is already spread thin as you adapt to a new way of life, especially if you're breastfeeding. The idea of 'bouncing back' is a modern and in my opinion foolish way of thinking. Yes it's important to rehab but it needs to be done with patience, awareness and Compassion for yourself.
One of the many great things my yoga practice has given me is a deep awareness for my body. Trusting that my body will heal and become strong again even in the darkest of times when it felt like it wouldn't. I actually have more control and awareness for my core strength now than I did before through daily pelvic floor excersises and yoga practice.
So here's my second drop back since Abel. Not as springy as it used to be! 🙃 But it feels like the right time now and feels good. Coming back to practice has been an even more exciting, nourishing and grateful  journey than it was as a beginner 🙏

12/10/2021

Eight months postpartum

I'll be totally honest. My recovery from birth has been a lot more challenging than I thought it would be. After forceps delivery, episiotomy,  incorrect stitches, prolapse and a big Diastasis Recti gap it left me feeling pretty broken and unsure where to start.

I've had some amazing advice from fellow ashtanga practitioners as well as excersies from and treatment from my acupuncturist. I've had a pretty clean diet with lots of warm healing foods from the start such as bone broths and nutrient dense stews.

My yoga practice as always has been the biggest blessing. Starting with just raising my arms above my head for a week (ekam inhale) and then slowly progressing to a modified sun salutation, adding more little by little. With a baby practice has not been consistently the same time every day like it used to be and there have been days when stepping onto the mat has just not been possible or my practice has lasted 2 minutes before little man has woken up!

I've used my new tools for healing prolapse and Diastasis within my practice. Lots of drawing in and focusing on functional movement and bringing that awareness off the mat into how I walk around and hold/carry Abel.
8 months ago it did not feel like I'd ever be able to do asana like headstand again but I knew with practice it would come back and actually with this new awareness I feel more strength and awareness coming that perhaps I didn't have before.
There's still healing to be done but I guess I just wanted to really express how incredible this practice really is 🥰

To any new mum or mum of many I would welcome you into our mysore classes with open arms to help build back strength and stability after birth. Just ping me a message to chat! 😊🙏

Outfit by the beautiful company organic/sustainable loveliness ♡

08/09/2021

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to be teaching BEGINNERS YOGA COURSE Starting this Sunday 1130-1330 ♡

If you're interested in starting yoga but still haven't taken the plunge! There couldn't be a better way to start your journey.
I remember what it was like being a beginner. So many fears thinking it was going to be too hard or that everyone would be staring at me. If it wasn't for the amazing teacher I had holding such a nurturing and understanding space for me I don't know where I would be today. This course is designed with all this in mind. You don't have to be flexible /strong/calm etc come as you are. Yoga is for everybody.

We have a couple of spots left so if you're interested PM I'll send you all the details 🙏
Link also in Bio

With Love

Jo x

02/09/2021

Pregnancy Yoga Course at AYE ♡

PREGNANCY YOGA COURSE

With Lisa Horwell
16th October - 20th November

Designed to nurture and support you as your body changes and your baby grows. Giving you time and space to deeply rest and relax, bond with your growing baby as well as learning valuable breathwork and movement to assist you on your journey towards and during birth.

Over 6 Weeks we will focus on -
• Learning breathing & relaxation techniques to use throughout pregancy, birth and beyond
• Practice yoga postures to gently release tension and create stability
• Talk about birth
• Help decrease pregnancy related symptoms.
• Improve connection/ bonding with baby
• Help prepare for birth using visualisations/ breathing techniques and help baby get into optimal foetal position.
• Meet other mums to be in a safe and peaceful setting.

Each week will include breathwork, gentle restorative asana and deep rest amongst a supportive community to share thoughts and experiences. Make friends and new connections as you embark on a new and exciting parenting journey.

The course is suitable for expectant people from 15 weeks onwards.
Please bring your own gym ball.

Investment £120
Dates -
Every Saturday starting 16th October - 20th November 10:00 -11:00 at Ashtanga Yoga Essex

Lisa is a mother of four and has been teaching yoga, yoga therapy and pregnancy yoga for over 20 years. Her wealth of knowledge shines through her passionate, caring and supportive teachings.

For more information or to book email hello@ashtangayogaessex.co.uk or 07447915831

25/07/2021

My teaching schedule this week, come practice 🥰🙏

Monday
Mysore - 430-730pm

Tuesday
Mysore - 630-1030am

Wednesday
11-12pm - Parent & Baby yoga

Thursday
Mysore - 630-1030am
Mysore - 430-630pm

Friday
Mysore - 630-1030am

Saturday
Led class - 8-930am

All held at
Beginners welcome!

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09/06/2021