Our objectives:
To provide a resource to individuals and groups who want to give back to their community through yoga (i.e. bring yoga to groups as a community class or as a fundraiser for local charities). To create a positive energy in our community. To give back to our community through the service of Karma yoga. MI Mantra was founded by Jessie Jimenez-Schlicht (Jessie Marie). A yoga alliance certified 200 hr yoga instructor. She received her RYT 200 through Citizen Yoga in Royal Oak, Michigan in March of 2017. Her training is alignment based, Vinyasa with it's roots in Ashtanga yoga. When not practicing yoga (both Vinyasa and Bikram), Jessie is a full-time fundraiser with a national non-profit, overseeing fundraisers in Metro-Detroit and beyond. She also enjoys cycling, and has a deep love of Michigan craft beer, wine and bourbon. Great question. man·tra
ˈmantrə/Submit
noun
noun: mantra; plural noun: mantras
(originally in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation. a Vedic hymn. a statement or slogan repeated frequently. "the environmental mantra that energy has for too long been too cheap"
synonyms: slogan, motto, maxim, catchphrase, catchword, watchword, byword, buzzword, tag (line)
"their newest mantra is "stay connected""
Origin - late 18th century: Sanskrit, literally ‘a thought, thought behind speech or action,’ from man- ‘think,’ related to mind.
