"Yoga on the mat is a sacred laboratory where we can shed our protective exterior and be with ourselves in a deep and healing way."
Jo offers over 15 years of experience in leading Vinyasa Flow classes that are devoted to creating a sacred space in which you can channel energy towards transformative and life affirming means. This is done through intention, dedication, prayer, conscious breath, sound and movements that reflect radical self care in the truth of the moment. Vinyasa is an unhurried exploratory and creative flow that is steeped in the traditions of yoga master Krishnamacharya and the yoga traditions of Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. With over 20 years of practice and devotion to the healing arts including; meditation, Shiatsu & 5 Element Theory, Energetic Bodywork, Prenatal/Post Natal yoga, Nutrition, Anatomy/Physiology and Core Shamanism; Jo brings into the practice a reverence for the mystery of life and encourages all students to practice with spontaneity by stepping into the unknown.
Yoga
This Hatha practice sticks to standing poses and standing balances, which is perfect for when you want to limit weight-bearing on your arms or avoid being on the ground. Start with standing Cat/Cow and Half Sun Salutations, then flow through Crescent, Warrior II, Half Moon, Eagle Pose, and Dancer Pose before finishing with a brief cool down. It’s a great class to make the most of limited surroundings. This class previously aired on October 13, 2024.
Meditation
This comforting mindfulness meditation brings you to the here and now instead of dwelling on to-do lists or glory days of old. Watch how your breath consistently arrives in your body to feel reassured by the present moment. This meditation is narrated by Jo Tastula and written by Glo’s Yoga & Meditation Expert, Sara Ivanhoe, M.A.
Meditation
Improve your ability to stay concentrated and avoid procrastination by noticing distractions as they arise, acknowledging them, and then letting them go. This mindfulness practice creates an anchor for your mind to stay focused by closely watching your breath, body, and sensations. This meditation is narrated by Jo Tastula and overseen by Glo’s Yoga & Meditation Expert, Sara Ivanhoe, M.A.