Jodi Blumstein Yoga

I recorded a conversation recently on the Finding Harmony podcast.

It went places I didn’t expect.

We talked about how I found Ashtanga, why I stayed, and what’s changed for me over the last few years.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your practice…
or wondered how to keep going long term…
you might hear yourself in this.

It’s worth the time 🧘‍♂️

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wju2IYUXRNjmThyQerRWM?si=dub_7OC8QgCZPkQxF7o_TA

come practice with me.

Your first Zoom class is free:
https://app.arketa.co/jodibyoga

I come to the beach a lot.

Putting my feet in the sand and listening to the ocean resets me in a way almost nothing else does.

It’s simple, but it works.
And I try to make space for it every week.

The work I do asks a lot of presence and attention. Being near the water helps me stay connected to that.

I’m curious…
What do you do for self-care?

We’re living through wild times — and I know a lot of you are feeling it.

If you’ve been ungrounded, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start…

This is your invitation.

Winter Practice Club starts in just a few days.

It’s for beginners and longtime practitioners who want to get grounded through a daily yoga practice — with structure, support, and community.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Come practice with me.

🧘‍♀️ Link in bio to join now — don’t wait.

💬 Tag a friend who needs this.
🔁 Share this if it hits.

I am guilty of making this video far too long.

This is a bit of my share about marching in the streets yesterday with some friends and a bunch of 18 year olds. It was a really incredible experience.

The crowd out there was DIVERSE but I was struck by the youth. A LOT of high schoolers marching today.
We didnt see ANY police virtually all day. We felt safe, it was very calm, warm friendly and PEACEFUL.

And, it felt big… I was excited to find out how many people were in the March and disappointed not to see it covered very well in the news.

I took a lot of pictures - more than I posted - of signs. I went live 3 times today and you can see those reels, below this as well (on my IG)

I will be back to teaching on Sunday at 9AM and my hope is that we move forward with purpose, with grounding and awareness.

Navasana.
5 rounds.
5 breaths each.
Lift in between.

And if you’re doing it the way I’ve been teaching it lately…
🔥🔥🔥
You’re gonna feel it.

This is how we build core strength that actually matters — not just for show, but to stay strong, safe, and uninjured.

If your abs are screaming, you’re doing it right. 😈💣💥

I teach this every damn day.
And I feel it every damn time. 🧘‍♀️💪🔥

We’re witnessing more violence than our bodies were built to hold.

It’s not normal to absorb this much pain — even from a distance.

And yet, here we are.

If you’re able to care for your nervous system right now, do it.
Not to escape, but to stay connected.
So you can be the one who steadies the ground when others are shaken.

You’re not just learning poses.
You’re inviting someone to witness you.

Ashtanga is a conversation — with your breath, your body, your life.
And your teacher?
They should be listening.

You deserve to feel safe.
You deserve to feel seen.

💬 Winter Practice Club begins Feb 7
Let’s start that conversation.

“Marichyasana B – Breaking the Pose Open”

This is Marichyasana B from the Primary Series —
but not the version you usually see on Instagram.

I’m breaking it down into three parts. Because not everyone can (or should) do lotus, fold, and bind all at once.

Teaching isn’t about pushing people into a shape.
It’s about helping them find their entry point — and giving them a reason to keep showing up.

Ashtanga yoga is a conversation:
Between your breath, your body, and someone who’s actually watching with care.

The full pose will come.
And one day — it might leave.

Either way… it doesn’t even matter. Just breathe.