Yoga, Acroyoga, & Zumba with Janet

12/24/2025

Our bodies are amazing machines, but they need the right fuel to function properly. Every organ in your body reacts differently to certain foods, and eating the wrong things can lead to stress on your system. For example, your heart isn’t a fan of potato chips, while your brain struggles with too much caffeine. Understanding which foods harm which organs can help you make better choices for your health.

By nourishing your body with whole foods and minimizing processed options, you can avoid putting unnecessary strain on your organs. Foods like deep-fried foods, sugary sodas, and processed meats can wreak havoc on your system, causing long-term damage. Instead, opt for nourishing, nutrient-dense foods that support overall well-being.

Taking care of your body starts with understanding how your diet impacts your organs. By making conscious, informed choices, you can improve your health and prevent future issues. What’s one change you’ve made to improve your health recently? 🍏💚

12/24/2025

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09/07/2025

Teach Hridaya Mudra correctly to your students.

View step-by-step instructions along with benefits and contraindications at https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/hridaya-mudra (Search "Tummee Hridaya Mudra" on Google.)

In Hridaya Mudra (Heart Gesture), the index finger is curled inward, touching the root of the thumb; the other fingers (thumb, ring, and middle) are pressed against each other at the tips, and the little finger is stretched out. The Hridaya Mudra is also called Apan Vayu Mudra or Mritsanjeevani Mudra is a powerful mudra that is said to help as a first aid for heart attacks.

The hand gesture in the practice of Hridaya Mudra (Heart Gesture) helps in balancing the Heart Chakra (Anahata Chakra) with the pressing of the thumb (fire element), the ring finger (earth element), and the middle finger (space element) together at the tips. The pressure at the tips of these fingers helps to detoxify and cleanse the body by providing a greater supply of oxygen to the heart. This improves the power and function of the heart.

09/07/2025

Yoga and weightlifting compliment each other, when combined they offer both strength and flexibility.

This is exactly how we want the yogic mind to be - strong but flexible.

09/06/2025

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While in Japan for a concert, Ozzy and Jack explore samurai history, forge a katana with Master Isao Machii, and Jack hopes to mark the trip with a Tebori ta...

09/06/2025

The purpose of a yoga pose isn't the pose itself. It’s about preparing your body for stillness.

In the classical tradition, āsana was a means of creating the physical stability and ease needed for seated meditation. Why?

When the body settles, the breath slows. When the breath slows, the mind has space to quiet. And in that quiet, you begin to notice—your thoughts, patterns, sensations, and the deeper layers of your experience. You begin to witness the inextricable link between them.

This is the essence of yoga—the path of union. Cultivating awareness, not just in movement, but in stillness. From that place, you can build a profound sense of inner peace, resilience, and clarity.

09/06/2025

What happens when you practice Co**se Pose (Savasana) regularly?

✨ Deeply relaxes the body
✨ Reduces stress & anxiety
✨ Balances the nervous system
✨ Improves sleep quality
✨ Restores energy levels
✨ Promotes mindfulness & inner peace

Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what your body and mind need. 🕊️

03/24/2025