Alive with Jo

09/28/2021

05/06/2019

I wrote this a while ago but its still so freaking relevant - especially for me

There are days when you just feel like snapping, breaking, or losing it. Those days I think it's ok to just let it out. To let it go - cry if you need, yell if you need, scream "f**k it" if you need. F**k is a great word to use when your having a rough day. Trust me .. it just makes things feel better. (Side note: not around children or you might get arrested).

There are days like today when I feel so tired and so spent and my mind instantly wants to put myself down for not "achieving" whatever mundane thing it is that "needs" to be achieved.

Let it go!.. But also let it be, let it just be in your body, in your mind. Its ok. You can feel weak, spent, tired, broken... accepting it and letting yourself have a "moment" can make the world seem like a much easier place.

My prescription to you: Let it go, yell f**k it a few times, scream and cry (on your own as others will think you really have lost it and you might end up locked up) but we won't, your heart won't, your soul won't. Let your mind breathe and then start a new tomorrow. (A glass of wine helps too!) Today is just today.. and tomorrow is a brand new day.

PS: you are perfect, you are beautiful and you are amazing. Smile because I think that of you and I know I am not the only one who does!

07/18/2017

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06/07/2017

Always love a good giggle

Elephant Yoga / Elephant Funny // At least he has an excuse :)

05/30/2017

I just love love love this!

Trees grow up through their branches and down through their roots into the earth. They also grow wider with each passing year. As they do, they shed the bark that served to protect them but now is no longer big enough to contain them. In the same way, we create boundaries and develop defenses to protect ourselves and then, at a certain point, we outgrow them. If we don't allow ourselves to shed our protective layer, we can't expand to our full potential. [more] http://bit.ly/2qszxxZ

04/04/2017

A review I received today: From Kim B
Jolene is great in her instructional approaches to yoga and mindfulness. She is gives technical feedback regarding postures and helps readjust according to your individual body. I have had a few surgeries, which make me somewhat unaligned, so she has shown me modifications that work well for my joints, etc... She is also mindful of her words as she sets intentions for peace and harmony throughout the flow of your practice. I used her individual service at my home, outdoors, on the morning of my birthday and it was quite a treat. It set me up to be appreciative for the rest of the day. Thanks Jo!

04/04/2017

Start your day off right by mastering your mornings with these tips from the ancient practice of Ayurveda. Modern mornings are increasingly rushed and wrought with stress, catapulting us into equally hectic days. According to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, our morning habits take us toward radiant…

03/31/2017

One of my fav things to talk about in class is embracing yourself and honoring your body. This means taking a moment to actually practice gratitude for all that you are and have (eyes, nose, toes, lungs, limbs). It means letting go of negative self talk and replacing it with loving talk. This is so hard to do but when your sitting in class and your teacher is asking you to breath deep and let this talk sink into your mind, to let it float over your body and for you to embrace it for just one moment it allows you start the practice of self love. SO IMPORTANT -- you must love yourself first.

02/10/2017

A few good tips on developing a home practice

Do home practices intimidate you? Let's break this down...

02/09/2017

When you can't make a yoga class you can always try a home practice! Some of my fav free yoga classes - downdog app, on you tube - Tara Striles - Starla at home. Yoga with Adriene. I pay for Gaia online for $9/month and it not only has yoga but also inspirational videos, meditation and all forms of yoga practice. One for the kids is cosmic yoga which you can find on you tube as well!

02/03/2017

Im about to place my monthly essential oil (DoTerra) order, does anyone need anything that I can get for you without having to pay for shipping or signing up? LMK - I also have a few bottles of Lavender, Onguard, Aromatouch available at retail pricing. PM if interested. Have a lovely day!

10/14/2016

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10/04/2016

I have an opening at 9am & 10am on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings. PM for more details on how we can get you started on your yoga journey in my home or yours!

09/23/2016

Advanced training beginning in October and I'm so excited!!

09/21/2016

Today marks the fall equinox - the day is equal to the night. It's where fall begins and many changes occur. Be mindful of your body, mind and spirit today and honor this change in the seasons. "I gratefully acknowledge how darkness has become less of an enemy for me and more of a place of silent nurturance, where the slow, steady gestation needed for my soul's growth can occur. Not only is light a welcomed part of my life, but I am also developing a greater understanding of how much I need to befriend my inner darkness."

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09/20/2016

09/07/2016

I am thinking about hosting a drum circle at my house around a fire in October. Would you be interested?? (Might also need some drums!)

Group drumming more effective than antidepressants, study suggests - Health Nut News

09/06/2016

You may hear Namaste at the end of class and wonder what the heck it is and why the teacher/students are saying it. It is commonly done with the hand gesture of the hands together in prayer position either at the heart or the third eye and then bowing.

Nama means bow, as means I, and te means you. Therefore, namaste literally means “bow me you” or “I bow to you.”

Typically the teacher initiates Namaste as a symbol of gratitude and respect toward her students and her own teachers and in return invites the students to connect with their lineage, thereby allowing the truth to flow—the truth that we are all one when we live from the heart.