Influencer – Jackie

Tell Us about yourself?

My name is Jackie, 28 years old and I am working in a Yoga School here in the Philippines as an Operations Manager. I am more into chill vibes. Love going to quiet and calm places like the beach. I love to share my journey to everyone and it feels so good when I get to help people how to manage their stress level and how to solve a problem.

What experience brought you to yoga? Tell us about your Yoga Journey

Yoga practice is a lifestyle change for me. I started as an employee in a yoga school (Urban Ashram Yoga) last 2013 and at first I didn’t have any idea about yoga until my first yoga teacher inspired me that practice is about me. It’s not about looking at my classmates and comparing my practice with them. Yoga taught me a lot on and off the mat. I became more confident with myself by being the true me, without letting others judge me and without comparing myself to others. It helped me become the unique version of myself.

Yoga is not just a physical practice , it’s a practice of being connected with our mind, body and soul and it’s a lifestyle that will teach us to manage our lives on and off the mat and practicing yoga is a good way to share what we learn and the poses we do will help us heal our mind, body and soul by embracing the good changes that comes in our lives and staying with a positive attitude.

My journey inspired a lot to continue what I am doing and to love and appreciate every single moment in my life.

How did you discover Ida Yog and what do you love about it?

I found Ida Yog in instagram wherein some of my friends are following too. And what I love about Ida Yog is the quality of their mats, how they make it which is the material is very environmentally friendly. I have a mat which is like Ida Yog also which I’ve been using for almost 4 years and I still love the gripness of the mat, the thickness and the natural texture of it.

Tell us more about your current yoga journey. What style(s) of yoga do you teach? Practice?

I don’t teach yet in public but I am currently teaching my family and friends online which is more on a basic type of yoga. My practice is more on Hatha, Vinyasa, Flow and Pranayama.

What yoga certifications do you have?

I have a 200- Hour Certification from Yogaworks Teacher Training at Urban Ashram Yoga Philippines. I’ve taken some workshops too with some of the International Teachers.

Do you have any events or workshops coming up?

I don’t have any upcoming events or workshops at the moment.

Other than yoga, what are your hobbies or favorite ways to spend your time?

Aside from Yoga, I love to read books also about Anatomy and Philosophy of Yoga. Playing with my dog is what I usually do when I have free time. He’s like my little brother.

Other than yoga, what is your favorite way to take care of yourself?

Aside from Yoga, Listening to music is one of my ways to take care of myself. Music is like a reliever to me which help my mind to be more calm and focus. And ofcourse, drinking a lot of water makes me glow and fresh.

What is your life’s philosophy? The mantra you live by?

Instead of focusing on how your body looks, try to change your perspective in a good way by feeling better about yourself, your body and always be grateful with what you can. Life is not rushing you,  so try to be more present and grow as the true you.

What is your favorite place that you have travelled and why?

My favorite place is La Union in Philippines, people are nice there and the sound of the waves really brings more calmness to my mind and body. All the foods you need are there too.

Narrate an experience as a student of yoga that has changed you.

As a student, yoga is a practice that I always want to do to keep myself focus and aware also. It will also teach you to challenge yourself and change your perspective in a good way. And as a yoga student, teachers might have different style.of teaching and philosophy in life, but at the end of the day, what they want is really for us to learn how to take care of ourselves no matter what we are doing in life. Yoga is a great reminder that life is so beautiful, all we need is to learn to accept, acknowledge and embrace the changes that will come our way.

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