Jai Bhakti Yoga LLC

02/28/2026

Starting to take my body back.
Starting to take my mind back.

I’ve been battling severe depression for a while now, along with a secret recovery from a mild stroke I had about 2 yrs ago. Fluctuating between discipline and neglect, between consistent practice and being consumed by my thoughts. In Ayurveda, they call it Prahgya Aparadha, when the mind gets lost in negative patterns and forgets its truth.

It hasn’t been for the faint of heart. Many would’ve given up and found the quick and easy way out to meet their maker. But perseverance, honesty, integrity, and never giving up are core values of mine.

I’ve also been trying to navigate different career paths, searching for what truly calls me and trying to find myself again in the process. As an Ayurvedic Health Consultant, we are not immune to the intensity of energy -good or bad- that enters our fields. Coming back home to the mat at this yoga studio in Austin called gave me the momentum I was seeking.

Today’s Align and Shine flow wasn’t hard because of the asana, it was hard because of staying present. That was the real practice.

Something is shifting inside me. More compassion for myself. More peace. More awareness. Major internal changes unfolding. And the desire to teach and work in the field again as a “healer.”

Every day is an opportunity to choose differently. Thank you to whoever read this. I appreciate your time.

What choice are you making today?

11/12/2025

🕊️ I lost my spark for yoga… but today, I laughed again.

I haven’t really been myself since losing my mom — and soon after, my grandfather, before we ever made peace. 💔
The guilt pulled me away from Jai Bhakti Yoga… and from the yoga world that once felt like home.

I used to be obsessed with yoga — my life, my medicine, my purpose, intertwined with Ayurveda. 🪷
But after all that loss, the light dimmed.

Two years of depression followed — and even a mild stroke while driving left my left side numb. I couldn’t lift a roll of toilet paper. Teaching stopped feeling authentic because I was dying inside.

I questioned everything — my faith, my spirit, myself. Imposter syndrome took over, and I finally had to stop. 🫀

A dear friend got me to the hospital that day. I quit va**ng. I began to heal — slowly, breath by breath. 💚

My left arm is still weak, deep breaths still sting behind my clavicle, but I’m pushing through — because I am stronger than I think.

Today, I played with a pose that reminded me why I fell in love with yoga. I even laughed at myself. 😅
Healing isn’t always graceful — sometimes, it’s just funny.

To anyone finding their way back after darkness — this is for you. 🌑➡️🌞
Some days you rise, some days you fall, some days… you just laugh.

✨ Just keep showing up. ✨

11/12/2025

I haven’t really been myself since losing my mom… and soon after, my grandfather — who I never had the chance to reconnect with after a terrible disagreement. 💔

That guilt has followed me for years. It pulled me away from Jai Bhakti Yoga… and honestly, from the yoga community as a whole.

I used to be obsessed with yoga — it was my life, my purpose, and my healing, always intertwined with my love of Ayurveda. 🪷 But after all that loss, the spark dimmed.

Over the past two years, depression took over my life. I even had a mild stroke while driving — my left side went completely numb. I couldn’t even pick up a roll of toilet paper. 🫣

Teaching yoga stopped feeling authentic because, truthfully, I was dying inside. I questioned my spirituality. I couldn’t trust others — and I couldn’t trust myself.

And here I was, fighting imposter syndrome every time I stood at the front of a class… until I finally had to stop altogether. 🫀

A dear friend took me to the hospital and stayed by my side through the pain that gripped my chest, heart, and lungs. That was my wake-up call. I quit va**ng. I started healing — slowly, breath by breath. 🕊️

My left arm is still weak, and deep breaths still bring a sharp pain behind my clavicle — but I keep pushing. Because I know I’m stronger than I realize, and more powerful than I think. 💪🏼

Today, I went to yoga and played with the foundations of what could one day become a half forearm/handstand balance. Later, I laughed at myself at Chronos — because healing isn’t always graceful… sometimes, it’s just funny. 😅

To anyone finding their way back to themselves after walking through darkness — this is for you. 🌑➡️🌞
Some days you’ll rise. Some days you’ll fall. Some days, you’ll just laugh at what could’ve been.

Just keep showing up. ✨

Please enjoy my silly little video — inspired by a pose I once saw years ago on the back cover of a Yoga Journal ad. It feels good to feel curious again. 💚

10/25/2025

Celebrating my 9th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

10/05/2025

10/01/2025

✨ It’s here! ✨
My very first published Aqua Yoga Teacher Training Manual is now live and available on my website for just $25 🌊🧘‍♀️

This has been such an incredible journey to create, and I’m beyond thrilled to see it out in the world—ready to support teacher trainings in your own cities and communities!

📖 Get your copy today at www.jbyfnola.org ✨

https://jbyfnola.org/shop to order your copy today and bring aqua yoga education to your community! 🌊

09/23/2025

🍎🍯✨ Shanah Tovah – Happy Rosh Hashanah ✨🍯🍎

Today marks the Jewish New Year — Rosh Hashanah, the “head of the year” and anniversary of creation, along with it being the first day of Fall/ Autumn.

It is a sacred time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions for the year ahead. Traditionally, it’s celebrated with the sweetness of apples and honey 🍏🍯, prayers of gratitude, and the sounding of the shofar — a call to awaken the soul.

Just as Rosh Hashanah invites us into the Days of Awe, yoga and meditation invite us into our own moments of inner stillness and reflection. Both are opportunities to pause, look within, release what no longer serves us, and step forward with clarity, compassion, and a sense of purpose.

May this season inspire us to breathe deeply 🧘‍♀️, reflect honestly, and move with love into the year ahead. May we create space for forgiveness, gratitude, and new beginnings — both on and off the mat.

🌸 Wishing everyone a sweet, peaceful, and mindful New Year. Shanah Tovah. 🌸

09/21/2025

I'll be going live today, 2pm cst, Sunday, 9/21/2025, to offer an info session about Costa Rica 2026. I will be going over:
* everything that is included
* how to get there
* what to expect
* accommodations
* pricing
* payment plans

It'll be about 20 - 30 minutes, and I am happy to answer any questions anyone has.

See you there!!!!

09/20/2025

✨ Costa Rica is calling ✨

and are beyond grateful to announce the our Celestial Wellness Yoga Retreat — an intimate, transformative journey set in the heart of paradise. 🌿☀️🌊

This is more than a retreat. It’s a sacred pause. A time to recharge, reconnect, and realign with your highest self.

🌺 Only 16 spaces are available for this special return retreat, making it a truly personal and intentional experience.

💌 REI Sisters and Special Return Retreaters — check your email for your pre-registration link. You have until September 30th to secure your place with a deposit.

We are also offering a special couples rate for those sharing a bed- this includes besties 👯‍♀️ who don’t mind sleeping in the same bed.

✨ Our next Live Q&A + Info Session is this Sunday at 12 PM with on the Jai Bhakti Yoga page. Join us to get all your questions answered and feel into the magic waiting for you in Costa Rica.

Your journey begins the moment you say yes. 💫 YOU DESERVE THIS RESET

09/09/2025

So you’re ready to finally go to yoga but have no idea what to bring, what to use, or what the heck mat to buy? 🤔🧘

Have no fear—I made a quick beginner’s video on the essential tools for your yoga practice right here: 👉 https://youtu.be/HUcJV5YXk_k

In this video, I’ll walk you through the basics so you can feel confident and prepared stepping onto your mat. Whether you’re brand new or just want to simplify your setup, this guide will give you clarity and confidence. 🌿

And while you’re there, don’t forget to hit SUBSCRIBE—it’s 100% free and helps us grow our community to 1,000 strong, spreading the gift of yoga, health, and abundance to more people around the world. 🙏💛

👉 Subscribe, watch, and share: https://youtu.be/HUcJV5YXk_k

We’re growing our YouTube channel to 1,000 subscribers, and we’d love your support in getting there! Subscribing is completely FREE, and every click helps us reach more people around the world who can benefit from the gift of yoga, health, and wealth in their lives.

In this lesson, we cover the essential tools to have for your yoga practice. We refer to these as "props" within the yoga community. Give them a try and disc...

09/04/2025

✨ Big News! ✨ In honor of Today being my Birthday, I wanted to finally share.....

This Holiday Season 2025, we’re launching our NEW Distance Learning + In-Person 200hr Yoga Teacher & Ayurvedic Training—and it’s more powerful than ever.

🌍 Immersions in breathtaking locations:

New Orleans, LA

Puerto Rico

Montezuma, Costa Rica

Bali, Indonesia

Each immersion is a 2-week deep dive with group excursions, community connection, and transformational practice.

What’s new?
✅ Fresh content & curriculum
✅ Flexible pricing & payment options
✅ Small group & private mentorship
✅ Immediate job placement support
✅ Business start-up sponsorship

🔥 Space is limited—don’t wait! Pre-registration opens late October. This is your chance to train, transform, and step into your purpose.