Happy holidays, lets get together!

Happy Holidays!

Tis the season to connect, ground and acknowledge the abundance all around!

I will be offering several workshops in the next couple months and hope you can join the festivities!

Intro to vinyasa workshop at Shefayoga! Dec 14th 2pm

I love this workshop!
Whether you are an experienced yogi or brand new to yoga, taking the time to be a beginner can have a profound impact on your practice. Allow yourself the immense freedom of having a beginner’s mind. Through an easy does it step-by-step approach you will learn fundamental yoga poses with a focus on proper alignment. We will teach each posture in basic Sun Salutations (the basis of Power Vinyasa flow classes), explain the relationship of yoga breathing while in the flow of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutes) and provide modifications to help customize the practice for your needs. In summary this workshop will cover: • sun salutations and yogic breathing • standing poses and forward bending • inversion preps and downdog fundamentals and this is a great opportunity to grab that friend or family member that you’ve been urging to try yoga and come along with them! To begin your journey you will receive a FREE week of yoga * *Free Offer valid for new students only *If you are a current student and YOU bring someone new to this Workshop, YOU take the workshop for free!
Are you a teacher wanting some new tricks up your sleeve, completely new to yoga or wanting to start a home practice? Well come and play at the intro to vinyasa workshop! Go to Shefayoga.com to register.

 

 New Year boat yoga party! Friday Jan 3rd 6pm

Jackies Yoga Seattle Yoga party's continue! This time on the spectacular ship the Virginia V!!! The ship is located next to the new Mohai museum in south lake union park. It has the most amazing view and is a magical place to practice yoga. Perfect timing, just after the holiday craze! Let the water element guide you into your sankalpa (intention) for the year! There will be light refreshments after to enjoy the company and surroundings, It truly is a beautiful place and hope you can join the yoga party! Register here-> yoga boat party rsvp
$10

CONTACT: A PARTNER YOGA PLAYSHOP

Learn to defy gravity and embrace the elements in this dynamic Playshop!

The best of many worlds meet: The Agni (fire) of acrobatics, the sukkah (sweetness) of healing arts, the Sagaravat (ocean like) flow of yoga and the Sthira (strength in grounding) of partnership and connection.

Jackie Elliott will join forces with Brian Charlton of Eastside Acro Yoga for this fun filled workshop. Bring a friend or come alone to this basic introduction to all things partner yoga! This practice is all about building safe relationships. We'll explore whole class movements, stretches and balances in “Circle-asana†before creating small groups where we will experience partner folds and assisted stretches, standing partner Vinyasa and balances. Moving on to basic Acro Yoga and transitions before we finish the class with Thai Massage. Come out and build Metta (loving kindness) with your Tribe at this unique Playshop! Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. 

Register at shefayoga.com 

Adding to public classes!!!

I am adding a new studio to my public class roster! The beautiful inspiring studio "Be Luminous" in south lake union!!! This place is such a gem! I will be teaching the gentle flow classes at this great space! Sundays at 12 and Tuesdays at 4.

Beluminous.com

Also dont forget this Saturday at shefa is my Intro to vinyasa workshop! Come play! Shefayoga.com

Namaste!

SO much in SEPTEMBER!!!

Yeehaw! Welcoming fall with some really great Yoga events im so excited about!

First up, a fair! A fitness fair that is, at Vertical World Seattle where I will be doing several mini workshops on arm and hand balancing as well as intro yoga foundation.
 There will be all kinds of fun and interesting activities to be had and its FREE!Fitness Fair info
Saturday the 7th from 10-4 


Its happening again and just may be the last according to the weather, yes you guessed it- Jackies Yoga Outdoor Yoga Party!!!!! This time at the magical parsons gardens in Queen Anne. Once again we will connect by taking our practice outside to restore for 90min of relaxation. After we will hang out to feel the effects, socialize and snack while enjoying the epic sunset view over the sound.Outdoor yoga event info
Friday September 13th 6pm


Next up is the Intro to Vinyasa workshop at Shefa Yoga where we will break down the foundational yoga postures, breath work etc, learning modifications and how to build your practice. Great opportunity you deepen your practice or start one. If you know someone who would like to try yoga bring them! You will go for free and they will receive a week free so they can try out their new found knowledge.Intro to vinyasa info and registration
Saturday September 21st 2-330  


Last but not least!!!!!! TWIST and THRIVE!!!!!!!  This workshop at Shefa yoga will be a flow dedicated to twisting and detoxifying to spark our system for fall. To keep us on the right path of keeping balance and our energy up. After our twisty flow a chef and nutritionist from THRIVE, the spectacularly delicious and healthy restaurant adjacent to Shefa will bring tasty treats. As we indulge on tasty beverages an  foods we will hear about their particular benefits to keep you healthy for fall. This is going to be so tasty and fun!Twist and Thrive info and registration
Saturday September 28th 2-4

 

Schedule update!

Just a reminder on my schedule of public classes. Vertical World Seattle- Vinyasa classes, Saturdays at 1230 and Sundays at 10.
ShefaYoga Roosevelt- Tue 6pm Hot Hatha, Thu 6pm Hot Hatha, Sat 430pm Vinyasa & 6pm Hot Hatha, Sun 6pm Vinyasa & 730pm Restorative.

Upcoming workshops-
Outdoor Yoga at discovery park Friday August 23rd 6pm
Intro to Vinyasa ShefaYoga Sat August 24th 2pm
Twist and Thrive detox workshop Sat Sep 28th 2pm

Event details at Jackies Yoga Seattle Facebook events page
https://www.facebook.com/JackiesYogaSeattle/events

August workshops!

The next outdoor yoga party is on Friday August 23rd at Discovery Park Beach!
Come to one of the most beautiful places in Seattle to restore after your work week and connect with yourself, nature and community. We will meet at the beach adjacent to the lighthouse at discovery park. I encourage you to bike, paddle, run or walk(at least from the parking lot;) to take in the fresh air and beauty of this Seattle summer. After your excursion to the beach we will restore in a delicious 90min yoga practice connecting with our surroundings, yum. After, lets linger at the beach to take in the effects of the practice, the sunset and connect with one another as we indulge in refreshments. Potluck style, bring a beverage or snack you would like to share and lets make this yoga party happen! Weehaw!
Class $10 cash- Head to the beach around 6, class will start at 630.
 This class is all levels/all ages, bring the dog, kids, neighbor and come connect and restore together!
Dont forget your layers for when the sun sets:)

Intro to vinyasa workshop at ShefaYoga Saturday August 24th 2pm- $25 for the workshop plus it gets you to begin your journey with a FREE week of yoga * *Free Offer valid for new students only *If you are a current student and YOU bring someone new to this Workshop, YOU take the workshop for FREE!You can register from the events page at shefayoga.com

I am so thrilled to offer this workshop, so much is covered in a fun exploratory atmosphere!
Whether you are an experienced yogi or brand new to yoga, taking the time to be a beginner can have a profound impact on your practice. Allow yourself the immense freedom of having a beginner’s mind. Through an easy does it step-by-step approach you will learn fundamental yoga poses with a focus on proper alignment. We will teach each posture in basic Sun Salutations (the basis of Power Vinyasa flow classes), explain the relationship of yoga breathing while in the flow of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutes) and provide modifications to help customize the practice for your needs. In summary this workshop will cover: • sun salutations and yogic breathing • standing poses and forward bending • inversion preps and downdog fundamentals and this is a great opportunity to grab that friend or family member that you’ve been urging to try yoga and come along with them!
Are you a teacher wanting some new tricks up your sleeve, completely new to yoga or wanting to start a home practice? Well come and play at the intro to vinyasa workshop!

August fun in the sun!

Friday August 9th 6pm is the next outdoor yoga, bikes and beer!!!!
Once again lets take advantage of our beautiful weather and city! Bike, walk, paddle, drive, whatever gets you out side after your work week! We will meet along the south ship canal trail beside the SPU track and field (ample parking;) to bask in the sun, take in the sights and sounds as we indulge in a 90 min restorative yoga class! After relaxing and restoring we will head up the street about two blocks to take in the effects, socialize and connect with community while enjoying a tasty beverage at the spectacular Rooftop Brewery!
This is a all levels all ages event! $10 cash for the class.
Of course Keen-wah and journey bars shall be provided, if your wanting something more substantial there's a great thai joint adjacent to the brewery that delivers directly to the rooftop!
Tell your friends, its going to be a party!
PS. the next outdoor yoga event will be 8/23!!

And for fun check out the great new videos!!!

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Intro to Vinyasa Workshop! July 20th 1:30-3

This Saturday July 20th I will be doing a workshop entitled "intro to vinyasa" at shefayoga!
Its ideal if you have been wanting to try yoga but don't know where to start. It is also great for the experienced practitioner or teacher who is looking to add some practical tools and key elements as well as to have some new tricks up their sleeve.

You can register by following this link>click here to register

Below you will find a greater description and details. Hope to see you there!

Whether you are an experienced yogi or brand new to yoga, taking the time to be a beginner can have a profound impact on your practice. Allow yourself the immense freedom of having a beginner’s mind. Through an easy does it step-by-step approach you will learn fundamental yoga poses with a focus on proper alignment. We will teach each posture in basic Sun Salutations (the basis of Power Vinyasa flow classes), explain the relationship of yoga breathing while in the flow of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutes) and provide modifications to help customize the practice for your needs. In summary this workshop will cover: • sun salutations and yogic breathing • standing poses and forward bending • inversion preps and downdog fundamentals and this is a great opportunity to grab that friend or family member that you’ve been urging to try yoga and come along with them! To begin your journey you will receive a FREE week of yoga * *Free Offer valid for new students only *If you are a current student and YOU bring someone new to this Workshop, YOU take the workshop for free!

Summer CYCLE outdoor YOGA and BEER!

Here is just a update on the fun event I am putting on tomorrow(Friday the 12th) at 6pm


Summer, cyclying, outdoor yoga and beer!!! Its what Fridays are for!

Get your cruiser and bike on over to gas works park to meet up for a fabulous outdoor yoga session catered to restore after your work week and bike ride. After our sweet savasana soaking in the sun we will cruise all together to Fremont Brewing to socialize and feel the grand effects of our yoga, biking and sun as we indulge in some tasty refreshments!!!
Only $10 for the 90min yoga session! (Cash only) ALL are welcome


facebook event link<---click here


Should be in the mid seventies so bring something to keep you warm during savasana.

If biking isnt your thing now prob, kayak, walk, run or drive, just come to have fun!

All ages and levels welcome, bring the dog, the baby and your neighbor to join community with restorative yoga and festivities of summer!

Oh! And last but not least, tasty snacks will be provided by Keen-wah and journey bar!!!

Photos by Farrah Chino Photography

VIDEOS videos VIDEOS

I am in the new AMAZING video for ShefaYoga! It was such a inspiring time working with amazing teachers and the fabulously creative Mark Munden of BB2 films. 
Check it out with the link below!
Shefa Yoga Video

Also some of my Livestrong.com videos are out and I JUST wrapped up another Livestrong shoot yesterday! SO supper excited. 
Check out one of the videos here- Jackies Yoga Seattle Livestrong Video!

Also don't for get the fun summer event with me this month-Yoga, cycle and beer! Info below:)

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    6:00pm

• Seattle, Washington 98109

• Summer, cyclying, outdoor yoga and beer!!! Its what Fridays are for! Get your cruiser and bike on over to gas works park to meet up for a fabulous outdoor yoga session catered to restore after your work week and bike ride. After our sweet savasana soaking in the sun we will cruise all together to Fremont Brewing to socialize and feel the grand effects of our yoga, biking and sun as we indulge in some tasty refreshments!!! Only $10 for the 90min yoga session! (Cash only) ALL are welcome

SUMMER!

Bike, beer, outdoor yoga, photos, videos, teaching schedule....All things coming up this summer!

First off, come join my outdoor yoga event!Get your cruiser and bike on down July 12th to gas works park at 6pm and join in a 90min restorative flow under the sun. After the class we will bike(or walk/drive:) over to Fremont Brewing to enjoy each others company and feel the lovely effects of the summer sun and yoga as we indulge in some tasty beverages. Tasty snacks will be provided by Journey bars and Keen-Wah! Only $10!!! (Cash)
RSVP via email or FB Jackiesyogaseatlle@gmail.com

Also of note is I am adding a class to my public teaching schedule! Come take a vinyasa class at 6pm before your restorative at 730 on Sundays at Shefa.
My Shefa schedule is-                                    
T 6pm Hot Hatha
TH 6pm Hot Hatha                                            
Sat 6pm Hot Hatha                                           
Sun 6pm Power Vinyasa                                   
Sun 730pm Restorative


My Vertical World Schedule is-
Sat-1230 Vinyasa
Sun 10am Vinyasa
Sun 10am Arm and hand balancing

Livestrong.com will be doing a new series with Jackies Yoga Seattle on "getting Balanced with yoga" in the next month! And will also be releasing my first series with them this coming month as well.
Also, here are some fun photos from FerrahChino Photography-http://www.ferrahchino.com

New photos!

The past couple months have been packed with yoga fun! Just this past week I had 3 yes 3 yoga shoots. I did a super fun yoga video series for Livestrong.com(videos soon to come)! The next day I have a fun yoga photo shoot with the amazing Ferrah Roberts (photos soon to come). The day after that I did a yoga studio shoot for ShefaYoga Roosevelt! It was all so super fun. Here is a taste from the Shefa shoot!

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ShefaYoga Grand opening party !

ShefaYoga Grand opening party planned for April 13th at 7:30pm!
 Try out some classes at the soft opening the week prior.
Contact me directly for promotional deals and free passes to try out ShefaYoga! Jackiesyogaseattle@gmail.com
shefayoga.com

P A R T Y ! ! ! Its gonna be hot;)

New videos! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Hey Yogi's!

My new video series presented by Ehow entitled "yoga Questions" has just been published.http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_12261833_yoga-questions.html

Check out the link to see the new videos and get some new yoga pointers.

Namaste!

OOh and also, I just heard the Livestrong.com wants to dedicate a video Series for "Jackies Yoga Seattle"! Stay tuned!

Shefa Yoga!

www.shefayoga.com

Grand opening April!

Sister studio to Haute Yoga Queen Anne comes Shefa Yoga Roosevelt!

So proud to say I will be teaching Hot Hatha and Restorative classes at this beautiful new studio. A studio which is centered around building community, a home away from home to encourage a safe place for transformation and change. "Shefa"meaning abundance in Hebrew and to heal in Arabic, also translated as divine light or flow. Shefa gracefully describes what it hopes you to find at this new studio, to support your yoga practice in a place to heal and grow, to be filled with abundance, light and flow!

Can't wait to see you on the mat at Shefayoga!

Namaste

March Happenings!!!

Namaste Yogi's and Yogini's! What a whirlwind those first couple months of 2013 have been! Let the goodtimes roll!

This Month is once again full of new and exciting yoga adventures! Thanks to all of you for the fun times on the mat and all the wonderful support! Keep your eye out for some juicy details on some exciting new additions to my schedule at the end of the month too!!! But for now, check out whats up for March, WEeeeee!!!

Tomorrow I will be shooting another yoga video series! I am so pleased with the response from the first set and am super excited for this new shoot. So stay tuned for some new yoga tips via yours truly! Here is a link to one of the first videos to get you excited;)Jackies yoga Seattle yoga video

For the Month of March I will be teaching a special class at VW "Yoga for Climbers". As I have written before, yoga and climbing go hand in hand. It will quickly enhance your climbing causing you to be more efficient in your movements and breath. It  helps to prevent injury and recover more quickly. And finally in frees up space to ease the mind and soothes those overused muscles. So come and give it a try. Whether you are a climber or a yogi it will be a fun and challenging class full of arm balances, hip/shoulder openers, breath and balance techniques. Tuesdays, 6pm @ Vertical World Seattle!(first class is always free:)

Also happening at Vertical World Seattle is the March fitness fair! A free event on Saturday the 16th involving all kinds and new and old fitness regimines and challenges! Its going to be a party!!! We will have lost of things you likely have never heard of or tried as well as breakdowns of tried and true fitness methods. I will be there hosting several mini yoga workshops including some fun arm balance variations and games! Bring the whole family!

Flat foot!

Flat feet or a dropped foot arch can affect your body in many ways. It affects your balance and can make the ankles, low back and inner thighs weak and unstable. Just because you may have been born with flat feet or dropped foot arches doesn't mean you cant build them now TODAY! In this video I give some simple tools to draw awareness to the feet and give some suggestions on exercises to draw up the inner arch of the foot. These movements are helpful for anyone because bringing simple awareness to the foot can strengthen anyone's balance.

Here is a link to my video- No Arches and Balance in Yoga

Namaste!

New NEWS!

Gee, I thought January was busy! February seems to be trying to out do January!

This month there are a few exciting things happening for Jackie's Yoga Seattle!

My article "Yoga for Climbers" was featured in the Vertical World newsletter! You can find it here"yoga for climbers article" or by clicking on the vertical world yoga tab above.

I will also be at the Northwest Yoga Conference this Saturday the 9th to promote the new yoga program at Vertical World Seattle and spread some yoga love! Here is the web address for the conference NW Yoga Conference Link

last but not least, my yoga for fitness video series was just released! Here is a link to one of the videos to give you a taste!  My Yoga Video link!

Fun in Feb at VW!!!

This month at Vertical World Seattle I will be teaching a few special classes for Valentines day!!!
There will be a Partner yoga party and a quiet candelight flow right after! Click on the vetical world yoga tab above for more details:)

Namaste!

Science of Om

I remember when I first came to yoga I was very skeptical yet intrigued by the practice of Om-ing.

 On one hand it immediately reminded me of when my sister and I as kids would try to match pitch by making the sounds ah, ooh or mm. We would be entranced by the sounds wavering off one another and had our intent focus trying to perfectly match the sounds with even breath.

On the other hand it annoyed me going to class and not understand what om-ing was all about. I didn't feel comfortable participating in something I didn't understand.
So for those of you who may be in the same boat of intrigue and wonder here is a scientific description of what Om is/does.

 OM is made up of three Sanskrit letters, aa, au and ma which, when combined together, make the sound Aum or Om.

Einstein's famous equation E=mc2 saying (M)matter is a expression of (E)energy, noting every atom and molecule throughout the universe is formed out of energy vibration. States of energy vibration are on a microcosmic and macrocosmic level. So establishing that everything in the universe has a literal frequency or vibration lets talk about what the vibration of om is and does-

A article recently written my Sam Saunders states this " The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at the frequency of 432 Hz, which is the same vibrational frequency found throughout everything in nature.

As such AUM is the basic sound of the universe; so by chanting it we are symbolically and physically tuning in to that sound and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe."

Here is a quote from a scientific study of time frequency analysis graphs on the effects of chanting OM."We have concluded that OM chanting affords steadiness in the mind scientifically. This provides calm and peace too to the stressed mind. The mental stress of a person gets reduced while the mind reaches steadiness. As a final point, we have confirmed scientifically the accomplishments of OM chanting in reducing the stress from the human mind." 

So there you have it- simply put science says OM is a uniting sound or vibration often used in chanting to acknowledge unity in turn calming and bringing balance to the body and mind.

Yoga for climbers?

Yoga for climbers

The relationship of yoga and climbing is very symbiotic in that they both develop a level of awareness in the body developing breath and mental control as well as enhancing physical performance

Being mindful and present while in yoga and climbing enables dramatic focus on our body specific movements. Things like muscle and breath fatigue, shaking and tension are controlled through the breath and body connection enabling you to maintain a particular posture or technique.

Breath control replenishes muscles with oxygen to recover. Learning to control the breath in precarious body positioning calms the mind, prevents muscle fatigue and enables you to problem solve more effectively.

Mental clarity happens through that balance in breath, mind and body. The breath keeps you relaxed to focus on the present allowing you to face fears and expand physical limitations.

Physically required for both yoga and climbing is core girdle strength, static movement and muscle tension control. Developing these areas while linking breath with movement creates fluid muscle control and clears the mind.

Yoga almost perfectly complements the demands we exact on our bodies as climbers. Common complaints from climbers are tight hips, hamstrings and shoulders which are all relieved and improved with a typical yoga session.

Here is a quick list of the effectiveness of adding yoga to your climbing routine-

Greater flexibility
Increased focus in mind and body
Increased lung capacity
Faster recovery from injury
Enhanced ability to distribute weight on the frame

Strengthen some necessary muscles and help get the creaks out of some of the most overused ones while gaining new found focus on and off the rock! Come YOGA!

Neti

If you suffer from allergies or just cant seem to kick the sniffles maybe its time for some good old nasal irrigation. In Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, the neti pot is used in daily hygiene and health routines. A neti pot is just a small tea pot filled with a warm saline solution that when put to one nostril slowly rinses out the nasal passage and nose. After doing it a couple times on both sides you will likely take a nice easefull, unblocked breath! I got my first Neti from my Dr. when I was a teen. I had a sinus infection but was allergic to antibiotics so my Dr. recommended trying the neti. It cleared me up in two days! I won't go into detail about the things the neti pot dislodged, but I will say I was astonished and am a forever believer. I had terrible allergies as a kid and am very susceptible to them now but with a regular yoga practice and a neti by my side I am able to keep my sniffles at bay.

Here are some simple and effective recipes for your neti:)

Neti Pot Solution Recipes

1. Dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt (uniodized or sea salt) and ½ teaspoon of baking soda in 8 ounces of lukewarm (body temperature) sterile, distilled or previously boiled water to prepare the base solution.
2. Alternatively use more salt and less soda: ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ of baking soda. Baking soda adjusts the pH of the solution to the one your body has.
3. 3 drops of goldenseal tincture added to the base solution will drain the excessive mucous production.
4. To ease nasal dryness add 2-3 drops of sesame essential oil or aloe extract.
5. 2-3 drops of garlic oil, 2-3 drops of grapefruit seed extract or 5-6 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide added to the base solution are applied as sinus infection treatment.

Now featured at Vertical World Seattle!

You can now find me at the sweet new yoga studio at Vertical world Seattle! I teach Wed 7am restorative and noon level 1, as well as all the weekend yoga classes. Come try a Saturday or Sunday level one directly followed by a soothing restorative .www.verticalworld.com

Wed- 7am restorative
         12pm level 1

Sat- 12pm level 1
        1pm Restorative

Sun- 10am level 1
         11:15am Restorative