"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.
Meditation
Making choices all day can feel like the ultimate balancing act. This mindfulness practice helps you find your own unique center for when life gets complicated. Encourage your breath to even out by counting inhales and exhales to see how your body can naturally find balance in your breath. This meditation is narrated by Jo Tastula and overseen by Glo’s Yoga & Meditation Expert, Sara Ivanhoe, M.A.
Meditation
Familiarize yourself with the concept of ahimsa, or non-harm, to inspire a more considerate mindset. Meditate on the connection between your actions, words, and thoughts, then extend this outwards to lessen your judgments towards others, developing more sympathy. This meditation is narrated by Jo Tastula and overseen by Glo’s Yoga & Meditation Expert, Sara Ivanhoe, M.A.
Meditation
This mindfulness practice dives into how logic is used, exploring how to balance your mind, heart, and intuition. Become aware of your logical mind and desires by closely observing your thoughts and their effects on your body. This meditation is narrated by Jo Tastula and overseen by Glo’s Yoga & Meditation Expert, Sara Ivanhoe, M.A.