Dancing Ganesh Yoga

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Dancing Ganesh Yoga

"Yoga invites you to engage life fully to become skilled at being yourself." ~Stacey Millner-Collins, E-RYT 500 I resolved to be my own true self.

I first stepped on a yoga mat the summer of 2004, in the heart of Columbia, SC. I was led to the practice by a desire to feel better and to find my true place in the world. I had been diagnosed with an acute form of leukemia and was having difficulty dealing with the many emotions and symptoms of the disease. I needed an outlet that would provide a safe, nurturing space for me to be in my own body. Once I began a committed practice, I knew yoga would be a large part of my life from that moment forward. Developing the steadfastness and deep contentment yoga provided was essential in my personal growth. Yoga taught me to be grounded, strong, and resilient in the face of adversity while “keeping my inner light bright.” I learned to face obstacles rather than fight or avoid them, which inevitably made me a stronger, more centered and more complete person. I used the tools from my mat to recognize areas of my life where I needed to go deeper and really challenge myself, and also the areas where I simply needed to soften. In the summer of 2007 I made a choice to stop living incrementally, to listen to my heart and ignore the signals and suggestions of popular culture. I wanted to look at my place in the universe from a different vantage point and ask bigger questions. I traveled to India unaccompanied and explored the subcontinent for six weeks. I visited temples, witnessed pujas on the banks of the Ganges, and spent many hours in quiet contemplation. I returned to the United States more centered and more enthusiastic about embracing the big questions and daunting challenges. After living in Boston for almost five years, I moved to San Diego to embody that resolution and to take a leap of faith. I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training in December 2013 and am excited, honored and humbled to have the opportunity to teach yoga. My goal as a teacher is to weave challenging, empowering, playful, and innovative asana with an expertise in the flowing wisdom and subtleties of yoga philosophy. I want to inspire students to look inside, find their inner beauty, and delight in the joys of every day life. When not on my mat, I enjoy spending leisurely days at the beach, spending time with my friends, and if it’s college football season, you’ll probably find (or hear!) me cheering on my favorite team. GO GAMECOCKS!!

04/12/2023

Who’s the 🧚‍♀️ that gifted me these cool, citrus socks?! 🧡

11/03/2022

🦃 Turkey Day Yoga is back! Join me for an hour of intentional movement before indulging in some of your favorite holiday treats. 🦃

🦃 FREE CLASS 🦃

🦃 Donations accepted and gifted to the San Diego Food Bank 🦃

🦃 Message or email me to sign up. Hope to see you there!! 🦃

03/19/2020

Let's move together on FRIDAY, MARCH 20 for a POWER HALF-HOUR of yoga! Terrible jokes guaranteed!!
I'll be teaching live and will save it in case you can't join us at that time.
Stay healthy and extend loads of kindness and compassion to yourself and your fellow humans.

10/28/2019

mindfulness retreats - 6 day / 5 - night silent teacher led residential mindfulness retreat that meets retreat requirements for mindfulness teacher training

10/15/2019

In a couple of weeks I'll be leading a donation-based class in support of the LLS Light the Night. Contact me to sign up!

02/28/2019

Before....and after....
These little cheesecake delights are so delicious I can hardly contain myself! I don't know what I did to deserve you in my life, but I am ever so grateful. Thank you, dear friend, for being you. 🙏😍
(And yes, I shared the little cake with .) @ San Diego, California

02/24/2019

Portland, you've captured my heart. What a beautiful weekend it's been with my sweet love, , in this city he used to call home. Thank you, Jack, for walking me through your OHSU days and giving me even more reasons to love you. 🐼❤️ @ Portland, Oregon

02/12/2019

This is my friend and student, Jason . He's one of those humans who makes this world A LOT better by simply being. He was interviewed by the one and only on the podcast about being and embracing your imperfect best. Yeah, I'm on there too, but you really want to tune in because what Jason has to say is meaningful and might strike a chord with you too. What parts of yourself are you doing battle with? 💙💜💙💜💙

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"What would you do if you weren't afraid of looking imperfect as you did it?"⠀
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This is the question that motivational speaker Jason Freeman asks his audiences all the time. It's such an important one, isn't it?⠀
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Jason and his yoga teacher, Jamie Martin Lee, are my guests on the podcast this week and it's one of my favorite episodes. Jason struggled for years with feelings of unworthiness and frustration about the ways that cerebral palsy was limiting his life. He was tired of his speech impediment, of his coordination differences. He was dissatisfied with his body. ⠀
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And then he found yoga, and everything started to shift. You can hear Jason tell his story at the link in my bio. And you also get to hear the yoga teacher side of the story -- so often yoga teachers are toodling along teaching, having no idea the profound impact they're making. ⠀
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During this week when we celebrate love in the U.S., this episode reminds me of the healing power of loving whoever you meet for exactly who they are. Extend your love in toward yourself and out toward those around you this week. You never know what difference it could make. 👉Link in bio 👈⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
. Thanks for sharing your story, J Free. ❣️❣️❣️

02/09/2019

These last two weeks have kicked...my...ass. But never have I been more dedicated to my practice and grateful that it asks nothing of me except to show up and fully embody exactly who I am, without judgment or expectation, moment to moment, breath by breath.

02/06/2019

New pants!

02/02/2019

I have the best job and the best students period. 😍😍😍😍😍

01/19/2019

My favorite part of this video is the shaking of my head and the overwhelming look of doubt on my face before I even attempt to get into the full pose. Ha! Seems like a running theme for me lately: counting myself out well before I've even tried. I'm ready to let that s**t go. Self doubt, take a hike, you as***le.

Another inspired by Billy. His music makes me so happy. Don't know why, but I know how it feels and I like it!!!!

Address

Jamie Martin, RYT/500
San Diego, CA
92104

Website

http://www.dancingganeshyoga.com/

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