Yoga with Sarah

07/12/2025

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Baja 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 Practice with Jackie & Sarah ✨
Be sure to make your reservation quickly for this beautiful practice, spaces are limited.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝟱:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻

A candlelight practice with restorative yoga, meditation, and crystal sound bowls... it really doesn't get any better 🙏

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: jackiereeves1002@gmail.com

05/12/2025

Give Yourself the Attention You Deserve

See you soon for SATURDAY YOGA at Yoga Garden 9:30am!

The truly transformative work in life begins when you stop rushing through moments of difficulty and commit to one core principle: Check In, Not Out.

This isn't just about breathing deeply; it's the continuous practice of Self-Study (Svadhyaya). It means cultivating a conscious, non-judgmental awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, especially when the pressure is on.

We often react instantly to discomfort: we quit the pose, we lash out, or we avoid the tough decision. That reaction happens because we haven't created space between the trigger and the response.

Self-Study is the mechanism for long-term stability.

By practicing observation with yoga and meditation, you create that crucial space. You learn to recognize: What thoughts derail you? What tension patterns emerge under stress?

When you master the art of observing yourself without judgment, you move from reaction to conscious choice. This internal resilience is the foundation that allows you to navigate everyday challenges with stability and grace.

Let's dive in to a soothing practice on Saturday to give ourselves the time and space we deserve to Check In.

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Photography: Julie Shipman

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

Yoga by the Sea with Us!
Every Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am
At the Yoga Shack, Playa Norte

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Photo credit: Julie Shipman Photography 🙏

03/12/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

Check out my 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁, "How to Start Meditating": https://losbarrilesyoga.com/how-to-start-meditating/

Your doctor told you to meditate, but you don’t even own a yoga mat. Sound familiar?

If the thought of meditation makes you feel more stressed, you’re not alone.

I recently got a call from a friend whose 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. She felt overwhelmed—she thought she needed complicated rituals and special equipment. The truth is, meditation doesn’t require a spiritual guru or an empty mind.

It’s a gentle way to flip your body’s “fight-or-flight” switch and finally start reducing the real health dangers of chronic stress (like weight gain and sleep loss). No fancy extras needed, just start a little bit one day at a time.

Read Full Article: https://losbarrilesyoga.com/how-to-start-meditating/

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02/12/2025

Here's what's on deck for December Yoga 🙌

See you at Yoga by the Sea Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 or at Yoga Garden Wednesday & Saturday 9:30!

Let's have a quick chat about the relationship with our low back and the mobility & flexibility of our hips.

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01/12/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻? The secret could be in your hips!

Head to 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮 this week to learn more...

Low back discomfort often rears its ugly head when we're not paying attention. The key to 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is understanding the relationship between your low spine and your pelvis (this goes far beyond the mat!)

Yoga is a wonderful way to become familiar with how 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 body works so you can apply expert-level awareness in daily life.

Let's look at a simple example: Warrior II

❌ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 (𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝟭): When the front hip tips forward, it forces your low spine to bend sideways. That unnecessary compensation creates compression and potential discomfort. We try to stand tall, but the hips won't let us!

✅ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘅 (𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝟮): In the "Happy Warrior II," I've leveled the hips. When the pelvis is level, the low spine instantly gets the support it needs to lift up tall without fighting.

That awareness of the relationship between your hips and low back (lumbopelvic rhythm) is the mental muscle you build in your practice that protects your back when you’re out doing the things you love.

Yoga by the Sea tomorrow!
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28/11/2025

I recently got a call from a friend whose 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for stress and cortisol levels. Her first reaction? "Help! I've never done this before!"

Doctors recommend meditation because it works: it flips your body from high-alert "fight-or-flight" to calming "rest-and-digest."

If you’re ready to start, don't worry about the spiritual jargon and fancy cushions. The secret is simple:

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀: Consistency is key, not perfection. A regular chair is fine.

Try Guided Meditations: A guide gently brings your mind back when it wanders, so you can have a little help along the way.

There is no failure—just show up and sit.

➡️ Get Started with 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: subscribepage.io/90vkci

27/11/2025

With love, gratitude, and a few good laughs.

Thank you for yoga-ing with me 🧡

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27/11/2025

Happy Planksgiving Yogis 🧡

With much love, gratitude, and a few good laughs, thank you for yoga-ing with me 🙏

(Look how lovingly Neil gazes into my eyes when I asked him to join me for Planksgiving 😍)

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26/11/2025

Ever feel that instant, powerful urge to escape when life gets hard? 🤯

Yoga isn't only physical. It teaches us how to use our physical experience to examine our mental and emotional patterns.

How do I know this? My 3-Minute Plank experience.

In that shaking pose, the mind says, "QUIT!" If you wait, you create "The Pause." The crucial space where you stop reacting and just observe.

That mental resilience, built on your mat, is the exact muscle you need to hold the line and make a conscious choice when conflict hits.

Show up for your practice to show up for yourself. You Check In, Not Out to build the internal strength required to do hard things.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: How Plank Diagnosed My Avoidance Habit.
https://losbarrilesyoga.com/the-3-minute-truth-pose/

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