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THE ALCHEMIZED LIFE podcast

Your Soulful Wellness Journey Begins Here:

 
 
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YOU ARE HERE TO IGNITE YOUR SOUL.

I'm Ava Johanna. San Diego based yoga, meditation + breath work teacher, host of The Alchemized Life Podcast, visual storyteller, and advocate for making the world a more mindful place.

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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You know how we all have those poses in yoga that bring up all the old stories, beliefs and doubts we have about ourselves? HELLO PINCHA. It has taken me YEARS to get to this point. Days of frustration, tears (yes), and a lot of F bombs 💣 Tonight I’m celebrating myself for making this progression. I’ve tried really freakin’ hard over the past few months to prep my mind and body and I’m really proud of myself. Yoga isn’t about nailing the peak poses, but it is about evolving. Whether you are evolving in asana, meditation, breath, or any of the limbs of yoga - you are growing off your mat too. That’s what I love about this practice + the practice of mindfulness...it’s so much more than a forearm stand. What shifts have you witnessed lately? HOW are you celebrating YOUR evolution? #TheAlchemizedLife
How often are you seeking new forms of growth and transformation? Before I quit my job, moved to South America, and became a yoga teacher, I NEVER did. It was hitting rock bottom and my health deteriorating that made me finally open my eyes and realize that there is SO MUCH MORE TO LIFE than what I had thought was the standard. It’s pretty sad that most of us experience personal development in that way. But what if we were proactive? ... What if we were curious and excited about transforming and elevating our lives? What if it didn’t take some catastrophic event to make us recognize how truly beautiful life can be if we invest in ourselves? What if we challenged ourselves to constantly grow, constantly shift and constantly learn? ... I believe within the awakening of proactive personal transformation we are able to access the highest, most aligned version of ourselves. The version of ourselves that gets absolutely everything we desire, has fun and so much FLOW in life. Do you want that as much as me? Are you ready to leap? #TheAlchemizedLife
🚨BAD HABITS/BAD ENERGY 🚨 Please tag in anyone who you think might find this helpful... 🙏🏻❤ If you had the opportunity to clear out any limiting beliefs, stagnant energy, or bad habits so you could create space for major abundance, would you do it? YES PLZ. 🙌🏼 ... Tonight, I am going LIVE in my private Facebook Group to share the three steps I take to create space for abundance. ⭐YES you will learn new mindset tools! ⭐YES you will learn breathwork! ⭐YES you will feel so freakin’ pumped about this upcoming year! Head to the linktree in my bio if you are ready to fully embody confidence, joy, and abundance - the live masterclass is FREE for everyone that joins the private FB group! #TheAlchemizedLife
Have you ever tried Acro Yoga with your partner? This year, Corey and I got to take an Acro Yoga class from the power couple themselves, @maxandlizacro, and this week they are on The Alchemized Life Podcast! We talk a ton about yoga, spirituality, and relationships so I want to share three lessons they’ve inspired in me about being a good partner 🙏🏻 Communication: Clear and conscious communication is A MUST. The times when I am yelling at Corey to stack his legs when we are trying new Acro moves are the times when we end short. 🙈 Meet your partner where they are at and be willing to adjust the way you communicate. Ego: The most important thing you can do in a relationship is check your ego at the door and notice when it’s turning you into a brat. Sometimes that means being honest with yourself about your words + actions and swallowing your pride. Pride ruins far too many relationships, don’t let it ruin yours. Unwavering Love: I remember when I used to play games like “I’m going to wait to text him until...” NO. STOP. I can’t stand that shit. Contact the person you like when you feel like it. Give them all your love because it feels good to you. BE exactly who you would be 1, 3, 5 years into the relationship because if they don’t like that person then they are not YOUR person. Your light was made for someone who appreciates it. ... Do you have lessons in relationships you swear by? Leave a comment and let me know + you can find their full interview via the link in my bio! #TheAlchemizedLife
Do you truly know how to practice living in the NOW? . Sometimes it feels as though life is just happening to us. We go to our jobs, we pay our bills, go out on the weekends. Life can feel like it moves so fast that it’s difficult to have clarity. Clarity of our true purpose, of what brings us joy. . But what if we make a choice? What if everyday we choose not to let life happen to us but we choose to live each moment as if it were a gift. To consciously take each moment and be so present in that moment that those bills, that job, worries, anxiety can not co exist. If you are fully present, the future or past has no power. . For me, the simplest acts root me into the present moment. Anytime you feel overwhelmed or like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, try slipping off your shoes, standing outside and feeling your feet rooted beneath you. Place your left palm on your heart, your right on top of it. Feel your heart beating inside of your chest. Close your eyes and see how many different sounds you can hear around you. All of these are simple practices that, when practices frequently, help strengthen your ability to stay present. . Can you do one of these things RIGHT NOW? Can you make a promise to yourself to try this, if only for this new week? Leave a comment below if you’ll join me! #TheAlchemizedLife
You do not need a reason to celebrate yourself. YOU - the essence that lies underneath the material achievements - the heart, the soul - is so so perfect and deserves to be treated to a nice lunch, a pedicure or an impromptu home dance party. You are worthy of that today, tomorrow and every day. No reason, no strings attached - just because YOU are YOU! ... (Inspired by my no-reason-but-to-feel-good solo lunch today) ⭐️ #TheAlchemizedLife
My first thought when taking this photo: OMG, but this is *like* an ALLEY! You can see a trash can in this photo! Will the Instagram Yogi Gods shun me for not being on a picture perfect beach with my toes touching my head?! • YOGA IS MESSY. All of it. It’s not supposed to look perfect every single fucking time. It’s supposed to be a mirror of life. A life CYCLE. Do you feel me? I love my practice because it’s so different every single day. I get bored of repetition and I like to honor wherever my body is at. Today it is STRONG and can hold me in an inversion. Yesterday it was soft and I opted for meditation and no movement. I fucking love yoga because it isn’t linear, there aren’t any expectations that you need to get better, you don’t “go pro.” You simply show up for yourself, give your body what it needs and THAT is perfect. Because you’re perfect, exactly where you are, today, tomorrow, the next day. Let’s honor our messy practices because without the mess, the beauty wouldn’t be as sweet. #TheAlchemizedLife
 
 
 
 
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