by Christa Mastrangelo Joyce
Myth stories connect us to the deepest parts of our self and of the collective unconscious. The collective unconscious is the thread of collective fears, images, archetypes, passions that run through the unconscious of humanity. These are stories that we tell of “once upon a time,” yet they are stories that are happening right now […]
Like so many of us humans around the world, we at Jala continue to adapt as we learn to not only live, but perhaps even thrive, in a pandemic world.
With the re-opening of the Mellow Space in fall 2019, we solidified our mission to create spaces for union, for community — spaces where all bodies of all sizes, colors, sexes, and beliefs, can come together with the purpose of pressing the pause button long enough to gather our breath, move our bodies, and be in stillness. All so that we can get to know ourselves better and in turn get to know others better – resulting in a community that is more patient, more accepting, and more supportive of each other.
Little did we realize how challenging this mission would be and what questions would emerge. Questions that we would have to wrestle with and answer:
In March 2020, we were so grateful to be able to share classes online but had no idea that we would still be teaching most of our classes online into late summer, fall, winter, and maybe indefinitely. Our teachers have worked hard to learn new technologies, deal with unexpected power and internet outages, and keep their virtual ‘studios’ clean, while also planning classes to inspire and support you on your yogic journey. We THANK YOU for continuing to practice with us and are planning new offerings for the winter season.
We hope to see you soon!
Jala Yoga’s mission is to inspire people to live more balanced, socially aware lives, and to find personal strength, physically, mentally and spiritually. In sharing the teachings of yoga, we aspire to create a safe community in which people of all backgrounds, gender affiliations, ages, and sizes can feel supported in their exploration of the practice. We strive to be awake and aware, living a courageously heart-centered life, and encouraging others to do the same.
As the owner and founder of Jala Yoga, I am fully invested in racial equality and justice. In an effort to educate myself and create accountability, I have signed and committed to this pledge. I commit to disclosing my efforts toward this pledge, and remaining committed to creating an environment in which all teachers are held accountable toward this mission.
—Christa Mastrangelo Joyce
