Jo Tastula Yoga

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. I offer Vinyasa Flow classes that are devoted to creating a sacred space in which we 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 close to 20 years of practice and devotion to the healing arts including; mindfulness meditation, Shiatsu & 5 Element Theory, Energetic Bodywork, Prenatal/Post Natal yoga, Nutrition, Anatomy/Physiology and Core Shamanism; I bring into the practice a reverence for the mystery of life and encourage all students to practice with spontaneity by stepping into the unknown.

Blessings to you on your journey and I look forward to the time when our paths cross <3

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Strength and Grace

Vinyasa Flow with Jo Tastula

Although seemingly contradictory, these two elements compliment each other and when practiced in harmony. A strengthening class without being too strenuous or heated, focus on masculine and feminine energies while stepping lightly with control and moving with grace. Peak postures are vashistasana, side plank with leg extended and pincha mayurasana. Mix in restorative postures and leave with a sense of inner balance and calm. Props Suggested: A block.

Level 260 min

Grounding In Compassion

Hatha with Jo Tastula

A grounding practice with guided meditation. Begin with a light flow, moving through seated postures and deep forward bends. Focus on the primordial currency of compassion.

Level 260 mins

Quick Hips with a Twist

Hatha with Jo Tastula

A quick drop into a deeply satisfying sequence of seated hip openers, with a few poses moving through twist variations.

Level 210 mins

Ether Flow with Meditation

Vinyasa Flow with Jo Tastula

A spacious flow to explore the element ether or space. With the luxury of a longer meditation to start, delve into the subtle realm. Through breath and sound, begin to awaken to your formless nature. Postures guiding you on this journey include a standing flow, through to standing balance sequences and seated asanas such as pigeon. Open through king cobra backbend and balance in headstand. Props Needed: A block and a strap.

Level 275 min

Grounding Inversions

Hatha with Jo Tastula

Inversions can be grounding, especially those with a wider base. Ground any mental stress with a highly effective sequence, going from down dog to dolphin to forearm balance. Continue going upside down in headstand with variations, followed by shoulderstand. Bring calm to your mind and refresh your body. Savasana on your own. Props Needed: Two blankets, a block and a strap.

Level 2-315 mins

View Jo’s upcoming schedule of classes, workshops & retreats.

Fridays

8-9 am

Vinyasa Flow

All Levels.

Raw Kitchen. Fremantle. WA.

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Nov 13-15, 2015

YOGAGLO Studio, Santa Monica, CA

LA yogis; I'd love for you to join me at the yogaglo studios in Santa Monica for a delicious feast of yoga classes.

YOGAGLO Studio, Santa Monica, CA

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Nov 28-30, 2015

Embodying The Awakened Heart

Weekend Retreat with Tara Judelle, Stuart Watkins and Jo Tastula

Serpentine Retreat Center, WA

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Dec 19-21, 2015

Flow Freedom Festival 2015

3 days of Live Music, Inspirational speakers,Yoga, Art, Community Camping on the sacred Serpentine land of Western Australia.

Serpentine, WA

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Apr 29 - May 1, 2016

Infinity Yoga

Jo Tastula & Stu Watkins Weekend

Atlanta, Georgia

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May 25-30, 2016

Lightning in A Bottle

The Lucent Temple of Consciousness, in the heart of the festival, is a haven of inspiration featuring world renown visionaries, wisdom keepers, master teachers, healers, activists, performers, and musicians.

Bradley, California

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June 4-6, 2016

YOGAGLO Studio, Santa Monica, CA

YogaGlo Studio, Santa Monica, CA

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June 11, 2016

1:30pm – 4:00pm

Sacred Utterances

Flowing with Mantra with Jo

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June 19, 2016

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Journey into the Heart of Bhakti

with Devaraje & Scott Mitchell, Stuart Watkins & Jo Tastula

Cottesloe Civic Centre

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Nov 10-12, 2016

Yogaglo Studio, Santa Monica, CA

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Dec 16-18, 2016

Flow Festival

Serpentine, Western Australia

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High Vibrations Yoga DVD:
Inner Peace and Outer Strength

What are High Vibrations?
Everything is energy. All of existence is pulsing and vibrating with the creative forces of life. The ancient yogis called this pulse spanda or the sacred tremor. This divine impulse of life is universal and is in everything and everyone. It’s the creative spark that sets the rhythm of life into motion. It moves the planets and the stars and creates cycles and seasons. On a personal level it can be felt as a deep desire to live in alignment with your own true nature and to follow your heart.

We all know what it’s like to live out of alignment with this creative force due to stress, pent-up emotions and unhealthy lifestyle. Life seems dull and we are overcome with lethargy and feel uninspired. These high vibratory practices are remedies for this misalignment and focus your thought and intention back into authentic action. As you become more aware of the role you play in the creation of your life; your thoughts, words and the way you behave can become offerings to what ever it is that you want to generate in your life and in the world.

DVD is region free
Includes 5 meditations with accompanying practices specifically designed to inspire you to live openly and courageously!
Plus, angelic music from award winning artist Lisbeth Scott whose vocals and musicality transport and transform.

Jo’s Blog on Yoga and Healthly Living

Mother. Om tara tuttare ture svaha

Deities represent our own inner potential.

One of my favorite deities of Tibetan Buddhism is Tara, a manifestation of the universal mother. In fact this very portrait of her hangs above my bed (illustrated by a wonderful L.A. based artist Jon Marro). Recently her mantra has been calling to me. Like a friend in the distance beckoning me closer. Part of the yoga practice is to pay attention to such urges. In the eternal pantheon of cosmic deities, which one is best for you? A good place to start is to observe which form connects you to a feeling of peaceful radiance. Tara came to me at a time when I was grappling with the dichotomy of excitement in becoming a new mother and terror of loosing my own beloved mother. Tara became the mother of us all: a force that I could surrender to and release all that was unfathomable. Tara means star as in luminous radiant perfection and guiding light. Other translations are ‘the one who ferries across’ and ‘she who saves’. Through her grace I was able to let go of the personal story of ‘me’ and...