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Introducing...

THE ALCHEMIZED LIFE podcast

Available on iTunes in June 2018

 
 
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YOU ARE HERE TO IGNITE YOUR SOUL.

I'm Ava Johanna. San Diego based yoga + meditation teacher, visual storyteller, and wellness balancing act.

My greatest joy in this lifetime is to share with you my story and the collective experiences of wellness visionaries so you can stand in your power as the highest aligned version of Self.

This life is not a one-size-fits-all approach. 
I invite you to begin your exploration of your uniquely alchemized life.

 
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MICRO MEDITATIONS GUIDED MEDITATION ALBUM

Meditation is getting more and more attention in the public eye. Corporations are creating spaces for employees to meditate, yoga teachers are incorporating it into their classes, there are meditation mobs happening around the world. So why is it so hard to start?

This album will help you to find your meditation practice with guided meditations for stress, manifestation, grounding yourself and more. To make it even better, 15% of each purchase will be donated to Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for Mental Health.

Do good for yourself and do good for the world:

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GRATITUDE GUIDEBOOK

Download the Gratitude Guidebook for two weeks of morning and evening journaling exercises to invite more gratitude into your life.

 
 

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Tarzan and Jane in our tree house. 🤪 OK BUT SERIOUS QUESTION: Who would want to go on a retreat to @bambuindah 🌴🧘🏼‍♀️ ... #TheAlchemizedLife #YogaRetreat #BaliBible
It’s interesting being a yoga teacher but also really, really, really enjoying my alone time. I feel so energized by self inquiry and time spent within my own head and often spending more than a few hours with other people can be exhausting (even though I love you all). I know I’m not an anomaly, so here are things that I’ve done to keep my energy safe while still getting outside to see the world: ✨ Try to only have one or two social engagements a day mixed in with days where there are zero engagements. This might sound like a no brainer, but there are some weeks I jump around from plans with 3-4 different people in a day and it is incredibly inspiring but tiring too. ✨ THIS: Only surround yourself with people that are going to energize you. Cut people that are negative, lazy, and unmotivated in their lives. Their standard of living will bring you down and take away your energy faster than anything else. ✨ MUST: Meditation in the AM. I do a special visualization to protect my energy every single morning. It seriously helps me to stay grounded and protected from other people’s vibes. You can check it out, among other meditations I’ve created, via the link in my bio. It’s only 10 minutes long so kinda a no brainer. 😬 ... #TheAlchemizedLife #BaliBible #NusaPenida #BeAGoddess #MeditateDaily #EnergyHealing #FreePeople #MeditateEveryDamnDay
Sure, the body might be easy to strengthen or bend, but what about mental flexibility? Rolling with the punches? Dropping expectations? Allowing things to flow even when you want to control? It's definitely not easy, but just as the body is filled with muscles we bend and flex, the mind is the same exact way. Yoga, whether physical poses or not, teaches us how to strengthen this muscle. There's a ton of surrender involved, a whole lot of trust, and an ability to become aware when that controlling side of us starts to tense up. ✨ So, if you're feelin' tense or out of control, hit your mat, breathe, and notice how some mindful movement or breathwork can shift your entire viewpoint. Excited to be flowing in my new @SweatyBetty set that makes me look oh-so bronze. #TheAlchemizedLife #IAmASweatyBetty #ad ... #YogaOffTheMat #BalboaPark #MindfulMovement #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MeditateDaily
Between the words. You needn’t say much. Allow your body to talk. Through Movement. Through Breath. Through Touch. This vessel communicates without words. It speaks with more than words. Just Listen. Just Allow. Honor this gift you have been given. Between the words. ✨ #TheAlchemizedLife ... Photo by @genuinely_gabrielle 🙏🏻 #SanDiegoYoga #BeAGoddess #AloYoga #MalasWithLove #YogaOffTheMat #MovementIsMedicine #OneBreathAtATime
The past few months working, yoga-ing, and playing around with @wanderlustfest has reminded me time and time again how important community is. Yes, I love being alone but being surrounded by people that are vibing high and ooze with passion is so damn energizing. ... I will be raising that energy ALL WEEK with so many classes, thanks to my girl @nikkiraebose ✨ Catch me any and all of these times this week: Tonight at 5:30pm - De Anza Cove Tuesday at 5:30pm - @rootedkavabar Wednesday at 6am - @indieyogaoceanbeach Thursday at 5:30pm - @indieyogaoceanbeach #TheAlchemizedLife #SanDiegoYoga
Do you ever feel so freakin aligned? Like the world is in the palm of your hand and every day is Friday? Yup, that’s how I feel after my session with @reikiroomsd last night. I’m SO SO SO excited because she’ll be coming on the podcast to talk all things channeling, reiki and clairvoyance so if you guys have any questions SEND THEM OVER! I can’t freakin’ wait until the podcast launches and you guys get to learn from all of the amazing guests that are going to be showing up to serve YOU. Ugh, happy Friday you beautiful beings. #TheAlchemizedLife ... Taken at @bambuindah in #Bali AKA my favorite place on Earth. #BaliBible #GooseberrySeaside #FridayVibes #WellnessBlogger #YouCanSitWithUs
HOLY MATCHA PANCAKES. 🥞 You guys, I’m not by any means a food blogger. In fact, I usually forget to take a photo until I’ve eaten everything on the plate, drop my phone in my latte art, or smoosh together a big bowl of YUM. (Anyone else the same?) ... BUT, I had the opportunity to develop a recipe with @lovesuja’s new Plant Protein Milk and I knew it was my chance to make the trendiest damn breakfast. Three hours later and a V messy kitchen, I made VEGAN MATCHA PANCAKES with HOMEMADE raspberry syrup. (It doesn’t actually take 3 hours, but plating is an art within itself). I posted the recipe on my site so you too can be as trendy as a kimono and green hotcakes. ... To all my San Diegans, this bomb ass dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free milk alternative is available at Costco now! I’ve linked locations in the blog 👌🏼#TheAlchemizedLife #ad ... #sujajuice #plantpowered #matchaholic #matchapancakes #foodbaby #veganrecipes #matcha #plantbased #veganfood
Have you ever avoided doing something that excited you because you were scared of the outcome? Scared because you didn’t have all the answers? Would it be crazy to say that we actually fear freedom itself because we can’t even articulate what it really means? ... I don’t know about you, but my answer to the above is YES. Of course I’ve been scared. I’ve missed huge opportunities because I was too trapped in the “what if” questions. But, take a leap of faith with me for a moment... What if you were to surrender to the unknown? What if you were to say yes to something even if you didn’t fully have the answers? ... Yes, FEAR is scary but when it comes down to it, there are two types of fear: egoic and survival. Given that there aren’t many lions out on the street eating people alive, why the hell are we so damn scared to do that thing that excites us? ... This year I have been challenging myself to get uncomfortable, to live within the LEAP and to say yes even when my ego speaks up and says no. I challenge you to do it with me because what’s the worst that could happen? Our dreams come true. 💥 #TheAlchemizedLife
 
 
 
 
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