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Yogawalla NYC

Stress-free living for non-yogis. No acrobatics. No mystical bullsh*t. Just useful, practical stuff. You can also find me on instagram: @yogawalla

Yogawalla by Jesal Parikh is yoga instruction for those seeking one-on-one attention. Yogawalla is for real New Yorkers who want to achieve their health and wellness goals effectively and efficiently. I empower my students to do this by creating engaging and challenging sessions that are 100% customized to fit their needs, abilities and goals.

09/12/2024

🔔 Our Functional Anatomy course led by Erin Moon () and Jesal Parikh () is now open for enrollment!

Course dates: November 12th- December 14th 2024

Learn more by clicking our link in bio 🔗

[Image description: Tan background with white stick figure drawing of human with arms out to the sides. At the very top it says “Learn Functional Anatomy at PYI” In the image, there are lines leading to point to the body highlighting some of the things you will learn in this course that read: 1. Understand how human diversity is essential to the study of anatomy. 2. Learn how stress influences our health & movement, 3. Learn how to use range of motion as a tool to understand accessibility, 4. Debunk outdated concepts about the mind/body/soul system, 5. Learn to better see and “Read” bodies in order to better meet your student’s varying needs, 6. Learn key structures of movement]

10/30/2023

Pardon us, but we think our Functional Anatomy course is just magic 🪄🔮✨

Obviously we’re biased. But Erin and Jesal have spent 4 years going through the material with a fine tooth comb - infusing our areas of expertise and experience.

Erin is an IAYT certified yoga instructor who, in addition to studying Anatomy and Movement, has studied Applied Positive Psychology, Thai Massage, Yin Yoga, Reiki, Pranayama as well as having studied with PT’s, OT’s, Chiropractors, Researchers and Neurologists. She’s also an award winning audiobook narrator of over 450 audiobooks and brings her joy of story telling to the program as well.

Jesal, in addition to studying Anatomy and Movement, has grown up with the influence of yoga from childhood, particularly witnessing the practices of Bhakti yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation - all of which she has gone on to study formally. She is also certified in Prenatal Yoga and FRC. In terms of movement, she regularly enjoys Pilates, strength training, and boxing. Jesal is also an advocate for social justice, releasing the wildly popular podcast Yoga is Dead back in 2019 and serving as a DEI consultant to yoga businesses as well corporations and presenting extensively on the topics of cultural appropriation and racism.

In 4 years, we’ve created a “home” at where all bodies are acknowledged, respected and represented. This program isn’t about what bodies look like when they are dissected (where all the bits and pieces are exactly attached), but rather HOW bodies move, change and grow and WHY some bodies move differently than others.

This program is as much intersectionality, openness, growth and connection as it is about the science of movement. We think it’s Yoga in content and also in action.

Come make some magic with us: the program kicks off November 7th and runs through December 16th. Check out the course details here:

https://courses.premayogainstitute.com/Functional-Anatomy1

[Image Descriptions: Jesal and Erin dramatically mouthing over an audio clip. Jesal, a South Asian femme with medium length black hair and medium tone skin, mouths the words “I don’t want realism, I want magic.” Erin, a white woman with brown hair tinged with red worn up in a bun, mouths “Magic?” Jesal: “Yes, yes magic.”]

10/27/2023

When it comes to how we feel and how we move, context is everything!

Ever notice how on a bad day, you feel tighter, stiffer, and/or a little off balance? Maybe you have this pain that you can’t seem to get to the bottom of. Or maybe when you feel cranky, your favorite song just feels like noise.

That’s because your nervous system is taking in TONS of information about the world around you and within you and then using that information to make decisions about how your body will feel and move in a given moment.

As the brilliant says: “The nervous system is Queen. As such, if we want more mobility, if we want more strength, if we want change…she’s gotta feel safe”

In the Prema Functional Anatomy course, we talk EXTENSIVELY about how yoga teachers can offer practices within our scope of practice to address safety for the nervous system. We present different models for care such as the biopsychosocial model, the Blackfoot tribe model, the kosha model, and more. And we give you strategies and tactics for addressing your students' needs

If you’re interested to learn more, head to the link: https://courses.premayogainstitute.com/Functional-Anatomy1

[ID: Edited clip from last year's Functional Anatomy course. Clip shows a Zoom screen with a slide titled “Context is Everything.” The slide has an image of a Venn diagram representing the biopsychosocial model of care. The red circle at the top is called “Biological” and includes factors such as physical health, neurochemistry, metabolic disorders, etc. The green circle on the bottom left is labeled “Social & Environment” and includes factors such as peer group, work, school, culture, family circumstances, etc. The blue circle on the bottom right represents the “Psychological” factors including self-esteem, perceptions, coping skills, temperament, etc. The place where all the circles meet is labeled “Mental Health.” The smaller video on the upper right corner is of Jesal teaching from this slide. The subtitles are included in the video.]

10/20/2023

Do you ever get confused by all the mixed messages around stretching in the yoga community?

In the Prema 50-hour Functional Anatomy course, we dedicate a whole section to demystifying stretching. We answer questions like:
What exactly is a stretch?
What are the different types of stretching?
Is one method of stretching better than the others?
What are the benefits of each type?
I feel like my students make progress in their flexibility in every yoga class, but that new flexibility doesn’t seem to stick around too long…why is that?
I’ve heard all sorts of talk that strength training is better than stretching for increasing flexibility, but is that really true? I don’t get why stretching is being villainized lately.
I’ve been doing yoga for years. So why do I still feel tight even though I’m more flexible now?
Much More!

See the above clip for a sneak peek into this conversation on stretching.

The course tuition is $1,195 with special pricing for PYI grads ($1,120). TODAY IS ALSO THE LAST DAY TO GET EARLY BIRD PRICING - a $75 discount for both new students and PYI grads To apply the discount, use the code {ANATOMY2023} at checkout.

We can also grant up to two 25% off scholarships based on economic hardship. Please contact [email protected] for more info.

If you’re interested in elevating both your teaching and confidence, get more info here:

https://courses.premayogainstitute.com/Functional-Anatomy1

[ID: Edited clip from last year's Functional Anatomy course. Clip shows a Zoom screen with a slide titled “Flexibility vs Stretching vs Mobility.” The text on the slide reads: “ROM: Measure of the distance and direction of movement around a specific joint or body part. Flexibility: Degree of passive ROM. Mobility: Having motor control through a ROM, so that an action is accomplished through active muscle engagement. Stretching: Interaction with a tensile load near end ROM.” The photo on the right side of the slide shows a femme presenting person wearing all black doing supta padangusthasana. The smaller video on the upper right corner is of Erin teaching from this slide. The subtitles are included in the video.]

10/17/2023

Learn more in our upcoming Functional Anatomy course with and

Early Bird discount ends Friday Oct 20th!

LINK IN BIO ✨

Image Description: Slide 1: Tan box with skeleton dancing reads “Does this look like a yoga student to you?”. Slide 2: Tan box with green watercolor splash reads "Our students are each unique, with their own Signature of Movement.” Slide 3: Tan box with orange watercolor splash reads “Your anatomy training should be specific too - preparing you to teach to ALL bodies” Slide 4: Tan background blue watercolor splash that reads “That's why PYI's Functional Anatomy Training teaches biodiversity - the uniqueness of each of us”. Slide 5: tan background with purple, pink, and orange watercolor splash that reads “Now you can study Functional Anatomy ONLINE - and earn Yoga Therapy Certification hours while you do it!”. Slide 6: tan background with red and yellow watercolor splash “Interested? The early bird discount for this course ends with Jesal Parikh and Erin Moon ends this Friday, Oct 20th
Spots are limited - enroll today!”. Below the writing in the bottom right corner is the Prema Yoga institute logo.

08/02/2023

Hi Friends, I've decided to leave Facebook before the end of this year. You'll still be hearing about some of my ongoing projects until then, but I wanted to give you a chance to connect with me in other ways if you want. I'm still active over on Instagram. My handle is . For professional updates you can join my newsletter here: https://www.yogawallanyc.com/newsletter
If you want my personal email, just send me a message.

This page will also be closing when I leave Facebook. My estimated timeline is mid-late fall but maybe earlier. Thanks for following me here. I appreciate all your support over the years and hope to connect in other, more meaningful ways ❤️

Newsletter — Yogawalla

04/19/2023

Happening Monday (April 24th), live on Zoom at 2pm EST!

Sign up and join me on Monday for this very special conversation with Exhale to Inhale trainer, Amy Apgar. We'll be discussing Yoga Philosophy and Trauma informed yoga - and how I navigate these topics in my own teaching as a movement science educator.

After the workshop, you will be able to:
💭 Think critically about the nuanced intersections between yoga and science
💭 Understand indigenous models within the system of yoga and draw parallels with modern scientific models to help inform authentic teaching & practice

Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscO-trzIoGtDz5ee13dJcGIVi33mCBLbJ

[ID: Event flyer features a side profile image of me with my arms in Garudasana pose and a side profile photo of Amy Apgar. Amy is appears as a white woman with medium length, wavy brown hair and a tattoo on her upper arm. Flyer text reads: Yoga Philosophy featuring Jesal Parikh and ETI trainer Amy Apgar; Unpack the term "trauma informed" as it relates to the system of yoga by questioning the intersection of science and spiritual practices and the cultural context of both; Monday, April 24th, 2PM EST]

04/11/2023

Have you signed up for this special event yet?

In case you missed it, I'll be partnering with Exhale to Inhale for their continuing education program - open to the public.

Join me and Exhale to Inhale trainer, Amy Apgar, have a conversation on Yoga Philosophy and Trauma-Informed yoga. I'll bringing my views on this topic as someone who movement science from multiple perspectives.

Join us live on Zoom on April 24 at 2pm EST us for a rich discussion examining the layers of social justice, appropriation, and with yoga philosophy and trauma-informed yoga. This conversation will leaving you better informed to embody and guide this practice of trauma-informed yoga.

After the workshop, you will be able to:
💭 Think critically about the nuanced intersections between yoga and science
💭 Understand indigenous models within the system of yoga and draw parallels with modern scientific models to help inform authentic teaching & practice

Get more info here: https://www.exhaletoinhale.org/publicevents/yoga-philosophy-and-trauma-informed-yoga

[ID: Flyer image shows a group of yoga students sitting a circle on their yoga mats. Text reads: Continuing Education Calendar; Exhale to Inhale; 2PM EST; April 24: Yoga Philosophy with Jesal Parikh and ETI Trainer Amy Apgar; May 30: Teaching All Bodies with Dianne Bondy and ETI Trainer Jenna Conner]

04/03/2023

This month, I'll be partnering with Exhale to Inhale for a really special conversation on Yoga Philosophy and Trauma-Informed yoga!

As part of its Continuing Education curriculum, Exhale to Inhale (ETI) is delighted to invite folks who have not taken the trauma-informed yoga certification training to attend this session.

Join me and Exhale to Inhale trainer, Amy Apgar, as we unpack the concept -- trauma-informed -- as it relates to the system of yoga by exploring the intersection of science & spiritual practices and the cultural context of both.

Join us live on Zoom on April 24 at 2pm EST us for a rich discussion examining the layers of social justice, appropriation, and legitimacy. This conversation will leaving you better informed to embody and guide this practice of trauma-informed yoga.

After the workshop, you will be able to:
💭 Think critically about the nuanced intersections between yoga and science
💭 Understand indigenous models within the system of yoga and draw parallels with modern scientific models to help inform authentic teaching & practice

Get more info about this very special event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscO-trzIoGtDz5ee13dJcGIVi33mCBLbJ

[ID: Event flyer features a side profile image of me with my arms in Garudasana pose and a side profile photo of Amy Apgar. Amy is appears as a white woman with medium length, wavy brown hair and a tattoo on her upper arm. Flyer text reads: Yoga Philosophy featuring Jesal Parikh and ETI trainer Amy Apgar; Unpack the term "trauma informed" as it relates to the system of yoga by questioning the intersection of science and spiritual practices and the cultural context of both; Monday, April 24th, 2PM EST]

03/28/2023

Not all yoga education is created the same. I often get asked about which Yoga Training programs I recommend. And it’s something I care about a lot.

I think about whether YTT programs do these things:
✅ Make an effort to decolonize the yoga education provided and address issues like cultural appropriation and racism that have become embedded into mainstream Western yoga.
�✅ Foster inclusive spaces for people with intersectionaly marginalized identities
✅ Hire a diverse staff of teachers
✅ Help students grow spiritually so that they can help themselves and their students utilize the tools yoga has beyond physical fitness alone.

One program I’ve found that I love teaching in is Susanna Barkataki's Embody Yoga’s Roots YTT 300: Ignite Your Yogic Leadership, Celebrate Diversity and Embody Yoga’s Roots.

I’m honored to be included once again among the diverse and esteemed circle of guest experts as we look to unite the community and bring more diversity, inclusivity and honoring to the world of yoga. The program runs virtually from June through November 2023.

If these values resonate with you, then I hope you’ll join me and this amazing teacher training community. Click the link to find out more:

https://yogawalla--ignitebewell.thrivecart.com/ytt300-2023/

Susanna Lynn Barkataki
Ignite Yoga & Wellness Institute

03/23/2023

Prema Sound Training starts tomorrow! 🔔

If you’re on my newsletter then you know I’ll be teaching (previously recorded content) on How to Authentically Integrate Mantras into your yoga practice and teaching.

Last chance to enroll 🎶

Link in Stories

03/21/2023

Y’all, Spring is springing and I’m slowly staring to emerge from my own hibernation. There is so much newness to experience and much reflection to share when I’m ready. But while I keep on simmering on what a WILD ride motherhood has been so far, there have also been many amazing offerings brewing behind the scenes.

I’ve been quietly working to bring you some amazing yoga content in partnership with:

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I’ll be sharing on everything from cultural appropriation and social justice (and how to do better) to movement science. Sign up for my newsletter if you want to stay updated. Plus, my newsletter manager has helped me to line up some awesome and consistent insights to share with you over there. In the meantime, I’m hoping to get my act together and share a little more with you here soon🤞🏾💚😘

[ID: photo of me outside wearing my baby in a wrap. I’m wearing a gray vest that envelops is both]

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