YOGA WITH ANDREA

A daily dose of inspiration through Yoga and Wellness.

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Actual image of how I’m flying into 2021 - inspired by another bad ass yogini/human/soul @aceyogala 💪🏼🙌🏽✌🏼#flytribe 🦋🕊🦋 📸 @theevandiaries 🙏🏻 Good Monday to you. May you walk without fear today and compassion in your heart. May you be filled with ongoing gratitude and love for all beings and all things. #yoga #flying #flyinglotus #yogaeverydamnday #2021 #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #love #compassion #nofear #community #instagram #instagood #instayoga #california #westcoast (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJV_VCIA2eq/?igshid=zxxizdumjcv3

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Saying goodbye... To 2020 that is. I know it’s been a minute but it’s been feeling really good to be off social media these last few weeks. And spending more time focused on work, and family time (via zoom) and mentality, emotionally, and physically, taking care of myself. For a second I thought about going off completely but, nah. This year has been a wild ride, for all of us, but once again I’m feeling grateful and blessed. And I wanted to say thank you. @casabellarecovery @ascendhealthcare for keeping me on board teaching. Because of these two incredible communities, run by some of the most powerful and compassionate people, I’ve had the opportunity to continue working this year and it’s been my best blessing yet. Because I haven’t had to spend all my extra time in the studios, which of course I miss, especially @whiteheatyoga , I’ve been able to focus more on my clients who are struggling during these challenging times. I’ve had more time to really know and understand their needs. To be able to spend extra time if needed, not rushing off to fight LA traffic. And it’s the clients at both these facilities that have really brought me so much joy. Being able to be of support and hold space for those suffering from addictions and mental health, severe trauma and PTSD, has been the best part of being a yoga teacher. Ive learned so much from the kids I work with. They’ve taught me more than any teacher training ever could have. And working with the women of Casa Bella has been so heart expanding. I’m in love with what I get the chance to do every day of the week. So I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for trusting me, for allowing me the space to do the work, and for running the facilities in the ways you do every day to support those who need help. I’m so grateful to be a part of this journey. And I look forward to what 2021 is bringing us! The journey just keeps getting better!!! Happy Holidays everyone! #yoga #recoveryispossible #yogaeverydamnday #blessed #grateful #merrychristmas #happyholidays #yogaforlife #yogaforaddictionrecovery #thankful #instagood #instayogacommunity (at Glendale, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJT-EjygXL6/?igshid=1wha2e3ziktq8

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Do you ever feel like this? Confused. Lonely. Irrelevant. Floating. Existing in this consciousness but not really understanding who you are or why you’re here. But you know you’re here to be of service, and as much as you love giving to others, you’re so open to receive? Approaching this new lockdown has got me feeling a lot. It’s that second wave of, “Are you ready to sit with yourself again? Are you ready to do more shadow work? Can you handle this?” Yes! YOU can! Yes YOU will. Deep inhale. My heart races. I can taste that breath of fear creep in. I do my best to find gratitude and to be in the practice of HERE NOW. Exhale. The Ego is being a bitch and is doing everything it can to avoid being here now! I’m not sure if it’s old traumas rearing it’s ugly head around, or just the mind bearing weight from old conditioning. I think it’s both and more. You know, if you know. Press play @babaramdass @beherenownetwork and do more yoga and chant more and do more breathing and all the things. Do you ever feel this? Because if you do, I’d love to hear about your experience. What you do to keep breathing and moving? How are you preparing for another lockdown as we move into 2021? What’s your perspective? What tools help you navigate through these times? Drop a comment below 🙏🏻🤗 I’m ready to receive your perspective? And hey, I love you! ❤️ 📸🔥 @theevandiaries #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #monday #mondaymorning #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #motivation #meditation #breathe #loveyou #loveyourself #beherenow #instagram (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgAL03Az-U/?igshid=1glfpt81vx2ek

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A reminder... Over the weekend I felt a set back. In my body. In my heart. But this morning I reminded myself to stop worrying about any outcomes. And looking at myself in the mirror asking, “What can I do today to add value and create positive energy?” And it’s always the same answer. Stay present. Focus on what I can do today. I know this pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Also the election, the madness of the world. Madness of the people. And if you’re extremely sensitive to all this collective energy, some days can be more challenging than others. But I encourage you to stay present and focus on what you can do today. And don’t worry about being anymore than or less than. Be you. Be present. And in the wise words of @babaramdass BE HERE NOW- ❤️U 📸 @andrewvelazquez_ #be #love #yoga #beherenow #ojai #california #restivoyoga #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #yogalove #instagram #ınstagood #dancer #yogisofinstagram #bepresent #happyholidays (at Ojai, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH78FtLg41Z/?igshid=zo5568i76jfz

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Love in Our Imagination It all starts with nothing, like a blank canvas waiting to be touched, not by the eyes and hands, but touched by our imagination. So we paint nothing to something, from blank to colors, one touch to another, one movement to the next, like love in motion. With love in our imagination, we created a reality of love, a place where we can forever stay, a place for our better days. It all starts with nothing, but begins with you. -Michael Aboya ( not only his powerful words but check out his masterpieces of imagery @aboya.8 Memories of Africa flood my heart and my brain, as they always do, but today more than others. Looking out upon this horizon, this place of exquisite love, Kenya 🇰🇪you are a masterpiece in itself. #lockdown #yoga #africa #kenya #love #imagination #travel #photography #loveyou #loveyourself #yogaeverydamnday #meditation #self #instalike #africa2020 #instadaily #instagood #tbt #throwback #thursday (at Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxpx3LA-A6/?igshid=1q8thiw9xlv4

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Something I noticed in savasana this morning. I noticed how difficult physically it is for my body to fully relax. It takes me several attempts to allow for my body weight to be fully received by the earth below me. I believe this to be the weight I can sense from the collective consciousness. I know a lot of you are feeling it. But remember not to hold onto it so tight that it acts against your body, or your mind, or your spirit. Remember to breathe, and remember how powerful you are! We may sense and feel so deeply the energies around us. What we’re consuming through all of our senses can bear weight upon us. Be mindful when consuming. (Media, food, how we spend our time, with who and where, etc.)Take in what supports your frequency and your freedom. High vibrations only! Feel how good it is to feel good. To feel whole. And to love yourself so fully that you show up for yourself. Thanks to @yogaglo and @diceyoga for guiding my practice this morning! For reminding me in, subtle ways, to feel through my body. Blessings to everyone on this beautiful Friday #jaishrikrishna #yoga #yogafun #yogaflow #yogapractice #yogaeverydamnday #losangeles #election2020 #instagood #instadaily #love #loveyourself . . . (at Glendale, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQT9ChARzt/?igshid=1fk9omgffz9a9

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Swipe to see how happy I am to be in nature! Camping with two of my favorite humans. Thanks @andrewvelazquez_ @johnnydebut @johnnyandandrew for getting this week off to such a great start. So grateful to unplug with the two of you and the kids! . . . . #camping #yoga #naturelovers #nature #ojai #wheelergeorgecampground #instagood #instagram #instafit #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeverywhere #california #campinglife https://www.instagram.com/p/CG2Z4DMAck7/?igshid=xdgvojet6f72

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Namaste Yogis and Yoginis. There’s a lot of you who are new to my page. Thanks for stopping by. 🙏🏻 there’s also all of you who have been around for this whole journey, from when I first quit corporate and started teaching! Holy! Bakasana! Thanks to you too! A lot of you have been messaging as to why I don’t have more online classes or outdoor in the mornings. I’d love to but I’m teaching in the mornings already at the rehabs currently. And I wouldn’t trade those classes with the women and the teens I get to see several times a week, for anything. I’m so blessed to teach in recovery. I never take a day for granted. Being in an environment where people are struggling with addictions and mental health is the best job I’ve ever received. It’s taught me so much about humans, and compassion, and myself, and how importantly yoga and meditation truly, truly are. Because of privacy laws, I’m obviously not supposed to share about my clients. But I will share how much I love and adore them. Even when it’s challenging. But for me, it’s the greatest gift to keep sharing, and expanding through this practice. These last few months have been blessing upon blessing. And it’s because of stepping inside those four corners. For not giving up. For taking care of myself, even when it felt like I couldn’t. Thanks to everyone on this journey. I love traveling with all of you. Even if it means we stay in Los Angeles for the time being! I’ll be back for Sunday Beach Yoga 🧘🏼‍♂️ on November 1st. Looking forward to seeing you all again. I’ll miss you this weekend! Take care of YOU. Be WELL. LOVE YOU. 📸 @f0t0ninja #yoga #beach #namaste #meditation #grateful #gratitude #daughtersofculture #yogateacher #yogaeverydamnday #love #laugh #breathe #instagood #instadaily #vote #newmoon #losangeles #california (at Santa Monica, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqoAZrg2SF/?igshid=ser3hz4bvdcc

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💙Out here loving life💙 Thanks to everyone I get to share the journey with. Thanks to @aaron_argueta @a49k @thecursedones1 And big thanks to @f0t0ninja for always, always capturing such great moments and such great memories. Love you all! #yoga #yogafun #beachlife #yogaeverydamnday #jump #love #laugh #surroundyourselfwithgoodpeople #instagood #instadaily #instagram #losangeles #california #friends #blessed (at Will Rogers State Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGl4gmtgMAL/?igshid=f22y1lulusr5

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Every Sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every Sunrise another day to begin again. Every time we step onto the yoga mat, the offer is the same. We can begin again, and again, and again. It’s ok to start over, not matter where you have arrived upon your journey. Stay curious. Stay adventurous. Practice loving kindness towards your life, your body, your heart. Practice loving kindness towards a total stranger today. Notice. Observe. Tonight Friday 10/16 Sunset Yoga 5pm Sunday 8:30am Sunday Morning Satsang/Yoga&Meditation 📸 my friend Rudi 💙 #sunset #sunrise #yoga #beachyoga #losangeles #california #blessed #love #metta #meditation #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #fridayvibes #instadaily #instagood #instagram #instalike #smile #laugh #breathe #yogateacher #yogawithDre #flow (at Will Rogers State Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ9zZ4gsKm/?igshid=1ax8uef7lkzby

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💙Good Monday to you! 💙 It’s a brand new and beautiful day today! Big win for the City of Angels last night! Congrats @lakers 💛💜💛💜💛💜 Also Happy #indigenouspeoplesday 💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫 Goals this week, some of which we talked about Sunday morning, Metta: The Practice of Lovingkindness 🤍🦋 And in the words of @krishnadasmusic “it’s all about LOVE. We fall in love with ourselves the minute we see our true being. There’s no other option. It’s so beautiful. If we really believed that we were worthy of love-and that, in fact, we are the love that’s waiting for us within our own hearts-every second of our day would be different. Every single second. Immediately. “ When we practice Metta we start to see things in a less reactive way. Our judgments begin to dissolve and get replaced by care and loving kindness Krishna Das says. I encourage you to practice this on and off the mat this week! And if you already are I’d love to know how it’s going! Or share some of your goals in the comments below. The more we share the more we can continue to support and and help one another grow! Stay safe. Stay happy. Be healthy in your body, mind, and spirit! Sending out massive heart hugs 🤗 to you all. Love you! Namaste! #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mondayvibes #monday #yoga #metta #kirtanwallah #yogaeverydamnday #yogaoffthemat #yogafam #losangeles #love #lakers #lakersnation #instagram #instagood #fucktrump #fuckchristophercolumbus #instadaily (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGP-tcbAnOQ/?igshid=1988iagjt8qnc

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This is for my mom and dad @johnrestivo7 ... My parents celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary today! I wish I could have been there but I’m planning on the 50th and going big! But I wanted to say thank you to everyone that came out today to yoga for helping me to send this message to them. Most of you know my parents live in Mexico. They have lived there almost 20 years. They are never coming back here. But since this pandemic, it’s been almost a year since I’ve been able to see them. Hoping by 2021 that changes. My mom and dad have shown me so much through their marriage. The good, the bad, the beautiful, what it means to be in partnership, what it means to be on a real team. I’m grateful to still have parents who are together that love one another. I mean they met on a blind date! And they are still together! So here’s to you John and Cyndee. Thank you for gifting me this life that I’m living. I’m so blessed to be here because of you two. And I still have the table that apparently I was conceived on top of. If you know, it’s solid oak, and it will be with me forever. Love you both. And I love all of you that helped to send this video today. Both my parents really loved that we sent this, so again, thank you for your energy and time and love and existence! #anniversary #45 #yoga #oct11 #1111 #family #love #loveyou #yogaeverydamnday #lovequotes #blessed #blessedbeyondmeasure #thankyou #gratitude #grateful (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGOwqPLAgen/?igshid=1k081p9sojqvd

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Throwing it back to February- post yoga smiles. After my second day in Kibera with all these amazing souls. I think of my time here and the opportunity I had to share yoga, every day. In a sense it still feels like a dream. I’m so grateful everyone let me take there photo. These photos always remind me to persevere, to never give up, to keep connecting with people, to stand up for what you believe in, for family, and grit. This was one of the best days of my visit to Kenya. Spending two days in a row and hours on end just doing yoga with everyone. To chanting with them, breathing with them, dancing, sharing bread and tea and eggs. My gratitude extends all the way around the world and back to the women of @sawa 💫🙏🏻 Thank you always and I hope it’s not too much longer before I can return. Love all of you so much. @maggiematoka @karambumathai @emmaculate_jacobine_ 📸 by me @restivo_yoga #throwbackthursday #africa #yoga #sawa #kenya #yogafam #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #instagood #igafrica #kibera #love #light #dontgiveup #grateful #smile #pandemic #beforecorona (at Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGFfcEwA_Ty/?igshid=87b7wdrb9zfv

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Love is what we are; we don't get it from somebody, we can't give it to anybody, we can't fall in it or fall out of it. Love is our true Being. -Krishna Das 💫💫💫 📸 @f0t0ninja @elevarwellness @seefenix @mooselabs #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeverywhere #pandemic #headstand #losangelesphotographer #meditation #motivation #yogateacher #yogaposes #love #light #trumpsucks #covid_19 #vote #family #instagram #instagood #instadaily (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGAU7NeANii/?igshid=1adsbdaaq2yi9

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Throwing it back.. Remember when we used to gather and yoga and dance and celebrate @theyoganectar 🦋💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💙 I sure do miss coming together in community like this with all of you. I’d love to work on bringing this back. Would you? I’ve got some ideas cooking. Who wants to get in on this!!! #yoga #dance #cannabiscommunity #october #community #pandemic #covid_19 #trumpsucks #love #flow #life #igdaily #igfitness #motivation #losangeles #california #yogaeverydamnday #yogateacher #energy #letsdothis #cannabis #sativa #missyou https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzaziEg_JV/?igshid=ktcvnxx7j6ff

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AR...That’s me. This last week I have been receiving strong confirmation that the universe has placed me exactly where I’m meant to be. It always has. It’s showing me that I am loved and I am supported and I am not afraid to ask for help. Even though it still feels uncomfortable! That I’m open to receive all this love and support and abundance that is in alignment with my frequency and vibration. And where did this all start? On my yoga mat of course! And setting intentions. And shifting into a more powerful way of thinking. And setting those intentions that benefit my focus and my heart expansion. And affirming. Affirmations have become key in my everyday life now more than ever. Here are just a few affirmations that help me along the way. Maybe they will benefit you too. I am strength I am energetic I am powerful I am open to receive I am abundant I am blessed I am wealthy I am rich I am successful I believe in myself I am motivated I am dedicated I am confident I am fearless I am taking action today I am powerful I am powerful I am persistent I am strong I am balanced I am positive I am peaceful I am freedom I am open I am wide I am relaxed I am calm I am at one I am in command of my life I am loving my life I am connected to all that is I am I. The moment I am fully present I am taking bold steps I am moving forward with confidence I am achieving I am motivated I am driven I am successful I am a born leader I am successful I am energy I am disciplined I am focused I am present I am love I am joyous I am happiness I am abundance I am the master of my own thoughts I am courageous I am wise I am enough I am fulfilled I am grateful I am gratitude I am peaceful I am loving I am a millionaire I am rich I am expansive I am healthy I am strong I am living a great life I am boundless I am positive I am happy with who I am I am optimistic I am hopeful I am confident I am healthy I am wealthy I am wise I am strength I am energetic I am powerful 📸 @f0t0ninja 💖 #affirmations #yoga #trusttheprocess #trust #love #loveyourself #keepgoing #meditation #listen (at DTLA ARTS) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFe0PgDgJNI/?igshid=7yllsw0avpem

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Guess what’s back this week? You got it! Beach Yoga! This Friday at sunset and Sunday morning. DM me for details and directions! Now that the smoke has cleared let’s get back into community and back on our mats! I’ve missed our connections and looking forward to being in flow with you. #beachyoga #yoga #quarantinelife #quarantine #yogaeverydamnday #community #family #summervibes #sunset #flow #love #corona #trumpsucks #keeppushing #keepmovingforward #yogaeveryday (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZ6Smog-Sb/?igshid=sx2m3ut98js