Yoga with Jas

05/28/2025

Yoga propaganda? Babe, I’m not buying it. Let’s unpack the scroll-worthy scam:

✨️Just because we can put our foot behind our head doesn’t mean we’ve met our soul.

✨️If our practice disappears without the camera on… was it ever yoga to begin with?

✨️“High-vibe only” is cute until we realize yoga was made to sit in discomfort, not dodge it.

Sage isn’t an accessory. And no, our $200 mat doesn’t make us enlightened.

Yoga isn’t a performance — it’s a practice. There’s no applause for showing up, just growth.

Real yoga unravels us. The stretchy pants are optional. The shadow work? Not so much.

Spoiler: chanting “spiritual mantras” without context doesn’t make our class spiritual — it makes it performative.

Yoga isn’t silent. It speaks truth to power — colonization, capitalism, all of it.

05/22/2025

Escape. Exhale. Explore.
From lush jungles to ancient ruins and sun-kissed rivers—this Belize Retreat is more than a getaway; it's a reset with some adventure!

With me, its never just your average retreat. ✨️

Join us November 12–20, 2026 for 9 unforgettable days of breathtaking views, yoga, local adventures, and community.
We’ll move, breathe, laugh, explore, and reconnect to what matters most.

Spaces are limited.
Book early, save $200.
Link in bio to reserve your spot.

05/22/2025

05/14/2025

Elevate your yin practice with this 15-Hour Yin Yoga Certification!

Open to all, join me July 5-6 for a transformative journey into the art of stillness.

Immerse yourself in yin philosophy, anatomy, and hands-on teaching. Limited spots available!

Benefits of yin practice include:

✨️Increasing overall flexibility.
✨️Improving circulation.
✨️Enhancing the range of motion of our joints and ligaments.
✨️Increased connection with our breath.
✨️Improving emotional balance.
✨️Potentially reducing symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.

Check out the link in bio to register. Max 6 people per session. Sessions are offered in person only.

Payment plans available ❤️

05/04/2025

Yin Yogassage + Soundbath

May 24 | 5:30 PM | Home Studio |

$80

Take some time to slow down with a 75-minute class combining yin yoga, gentle hands-on assists, and live music. I'll guide the movement and yogassage, and Lucila will be joining as our musical guest, offering live sound to support relaxation.

This class is great if you're feeling tense, low on energy, or just need a break.

Chai and snacks will be served after the session. Stick around to chat and connect after the session!

Limited spots available-DM to save yours or book through the link in bio!

04/18/2025

From chaos to calm…

You don’t have to keep running on empty. This May, gift yourself a weekend to reset, recharge, and reconnect. Think yin yoga, cozy meals, unstructured time, and the softest version of you waiting on the other side.

Located 40 minutes outside Ottawa, this is the little reset we could use to welcome the new season!

Spaces are limited—and they will fill. Option for a 3 or a 4-day stay.

Link in bio to book your spot!

04/03/2025

Yin Yogassage + Soundbath
May 4 | 4:30 PM | Home Studio

Take some time to slow down with a 75-minute class combining yin yoga, gentle hands-on assists, and live music. I’ll guide the movement and yogassage, and Lucila will be joining as our musical guest, offering live sound to support relaxation.

This class is great if you’re feeling tense, low on energy, or just need a break.

Chai and snacks will be served after the session. Stick around to chat and connect after the session!

Limited spots available—DM to save yours or book through the link in bio.

03/28/2025

If you crush a cockroach, you're a hero. If you crush a butterfly, you're a villain. The difference? Aesthetics.

This speaks to something deeper—how we assign value based on what is pleasing, palatable, and marketable. The same lens is applied to yoga in the West. The fluid sequences, the minimalist studios, the perfectly lit handstands—these have become the face of yoga. Meanwhile, the less “beautiful” parts—the discipline, the philosophy, the cultural and historical depth—are often overlooked, diluted, or left behind entirely.

Yoga was never meant to be just an aesthetic practice. It is a lifelong path of self-inquiry, a discipline that calls us to look within, to sit in discomfort, to move beyond illusion. Yet, in the West, what is seen as “valuable” is often what is visually appealing—poses over philosophy, flexibility over introspection, personal gain over collective healing.

But true yoga isn't just what looks good; it’s what transforms. It asks us to engage deeply, to move beyond surface-level representations, to question rather than consume. It invites us to honor its roots, to practice with integrity, and to remember that yoga was never just about what we can see—but about what we can feel, learn, and embody.

What do you think?

02/03/2025

Every decision tells a story, but not everyone takes the time to see and understand the full picture.

We're often judged by the choices we make, yet so few take the time to understand the weight of the options we had. The quiet battles, the unseen sacrifices, the impossible crossroads—we carry them all.

Let this be a reminder to lead with compassion. To pause before assuming. To recognize that what looks like an easy decision from the outside may have been anything but.

01/14/2025

Have you tried a yin or a restorative practice? While they may seem similar, there are some key differences between the two!

A restorative practice is extremely slow paced with the intention of healing the body from the inside out...starting with lowering cortisol levels. Every part of the body is supported. The real challenge is being still for 5-20 min 🤭

Relaxation in a yin practice is often the by-product of applying gentle stress to our muscles and ligaments over an extended period of time. There's a much greater focus on actively directing our breathing while maintaining the stress on our musculoskeletal system.

Try a practice, and see how it goes. You might surprise yourself 🙌🏾

Restorative: Tuesdays at 730pm EST
Yin: Wednesdays at 730pm EST.

See you soon!

12/23/2024

Avoidance is not peace. When we're overwhelmed or just not ready to delve in, it's absolutely an acceptable coping mechanism. During the holidays, when things feel chaotic, this is especially true 🫠

Sometimes, we think that avoiding a situation, conversation, or emotion will bring us the calm we crave. But true peace isn’t found in running away; it’s found in leaning in—with compassion, curiosity, and courage.

When we face what we fear, we make room for growth, understanding, and healing. When we talk about protecting our peace, it actually means healing + dealing with our s**t and not avoiding it. Peace begins with presence.✨️

What do you think?