Yoga

यत्रोपरमते चित्तं निरुद्धं योगसेवया।
यत्र चैवात्मनाऽऽत्मानं पश्यन्नात्मनि तुष्यति॥ २०

सुखमात्यन्तिकं यत्तद् बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम्।
वेत्ति यत्र न चैवायं स्थितश्चलति तत्त्वतः॥ २१

When the mind, restrained by the practice of Yoga, ceases its restless movements, and becomes still, the yogi realizes the Self through the Self, and is content in the Self. They know the infinite joy that is grasped by the intellect and transcends the senses, and remains firmly rooted in that reality.

Bhagavad Gita 6.20–21

Teacher Training

Yoga teacher trainings can be milestones in our evolution not only as teachers, but as spiritual beings on the path of Realization. Jo has co-led Yoga teacher trainings for Project Koa Yoga and is currently co-designer of a Yoga teacher training for Hawai`i Yoga Institute. These teacher trainings are one way Jo fulfills their kuleana as a future ancestor, and has a lot of fun in the process! Themes taught include:

Holding Space: Ensuring your students’ mental and behavioral health challenges are held with love

Kuleana to Hawaiʻi Part 2: Kanaka ʻŌiwi Conceptions of Wellbeing, Intro to Decolonialism
Kuleana to Hawaiʻi Part 3: Settler Colonialism, Decolonialism in Yoga
Prāṇāyāma: Intention and Regulation
Dhyāna: Becoming the Eye of the Storm, Realizing Connection
Karma Yoga and Social Justice in Your Community: The power of selfless service

Classes

Group Yoga Classes

Group Yoga classes are trauma-informed and specially designed depending on who’s there and what lands we’re gathered on. Possibilities include chair Yoga, flows, themed classes (chakras, #metoo), Sivananda style , and others! No matter the crew, classes always include āsana, prāṇāyāma, and dhyāna.

Individual Yoga Classes

For thousands of years, yoga has been passed down individually from teacher to student. Although group classes have their benefits, deep focused progress is often best made one-on-one with a teacher who understands your intentions, relevant history, body mechanics, values, and state of being. Jo is not taking on new private students at this time.