 IT'S TIME TO CONNECT!
Be yourself love, embody your spirituality. It’s beautiful. You are who you are for a reason. If there’s something you’re thinking, an idea or a perspective or just something you want to say but are too scared to — SAY IT! Chances are someone on the other end needs to hear it. I woke up this morning with so much gratitude in my heart for all of the deep, meaningful soul connections I have in my life. I remember when I first started my spiritual journey I was so scared I was alone. Scared I was the only person who saw the universe the way I did — the only person who saw we were all one, the only person who saw divine guidance and energy, who felt how others felt just by being near them. I was so scared that when I told my friends about chakras, the energy body, or the moon cycles, or sacred geometry, or the pain body, or manifestation, or yoga, or meditation that they’d think I was completely crazy. That they’d leave me. Because who wants to chat about the universe at a bar? I thought to myself. So for a long time I completely isolated myself, besides a couple of really close friends. At the time I was working three jobs so I would keep busy working and then hiking alone. I would come home from a long day and journal for hours alone, scared to connect. Then one day I decided to change the narrative. I decided my spirituality was a blessing meant to be shared. I started looking up, making eye contact with people around me, I started making friends, I started smiling again, laughing again. The best part? When I started letting that spirituality “slip out” in conversations, I realized I wasn’t alone — a lot of people actually felt the same way, and the ones who didn’t respected what I had to say. It’s been too long, stop hiding your voice, stop dimming your light. We all need to see and hear your magic. ULTRAVIOLET CHANGE SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX AND SERVICE CHALLENGE: This week I brought applesauce for my friend who sits outside in liberty station. Every Sunday he sits and sells jewelry, and I noticed most people walk right past him and don’t notice him. I remember speaking with him a few weeks ago about how he was hungry, but had no teeth because he lost his dentures. When I gave him the applesauce we chatted and he said he felt like people didn’t see him, and he just wanted $5 for lunch. I felt bad, as I told him I really had no cash but I was happy to buy him the applesauce. Sure enough, a little girl went up to his jar and put $6 in right after. It was honestly such a beautiful moment and I’m so thankful for his beautiful soul and the beautiful light in that little girl. Ready to join the challenge? Post a photo with the hashtag UltravioletChange about how you will serve someone else this week, and I’ll share your post on my page!
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 𝘛𝘈𝘒𝘌 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘙𝘖𝘈𝘋 𝘓𝘌𝘚𝘚 𝘛𝘙𝘈𝘝𝘌𝘓𝘌𝘋...✨
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — never fear the road less traveled. From the moment we’re born we’re given a to-do list — what we should wear, how we should speak, what we should look like, where we should go to school (If we should go to school), what we should study, what professions are acceptable/unacceptable, how we should behave, what we should eat, how we should date, what religion we should believe (if any) etc. And of course some of us try to fit into those molds society places on a pedestal. We strive towards goals (which may or may not be actually authentic to our priorities, skill sets, needs and personalities,). Some of us avoid the mold all together, maybe we choose to leave society or ignore the rules and do our own thing. The smartest option? The road least traveled — using the societal mold to your advantage and picking/choosing aspects of it you ACTUALLY resonate and want to implement in your life. For example, let’s say you go to college (remembering your privilege in doing so). You ditch the ideal “career” or “major” and study what you like (maybe a “taboo” major like music, Art, history, women’s studies, dance, journalism...). Then you begin reading and studying many religions and spiritual belief systems and adopt some aspects of each one you like (a little bit of Buddhism, a little bit of Christianity, a little bit of atheism, a little bit of Hinduism). Then you begin researching political parties and you form your own thoughts and beliefs (a little bit of liberalism, a little bit of conservatism), Then you begin researching diet and exercise and form your own routines (a little bit of weight lifting, a little bit of yoga, a little bit of laying on the couch...) Do you see where I’m headed with this? I have some tough love for you : STOP TRYING TO FIT YOURSELF IN A BOX! Stop labeling yourself. Stop limiting yourself. Stop stereotyping yourself and those around you. Ditch your ego, ditch your identity. Ditch your identity find yourself. — it’s that easy! The road less traveled is bumpy, windy and twisty. But with it comes individual thought, virtue. Allow yourself peace + purpose. You are so worthy of it.  This week's full moon in Aries had me feeling all types of ways (did anyone else feel the intense energy?)
This past full moon was all about relationships, learning and growing through our own introspection but also through our interpersonal relationships (friendships, familial, romantic, work...) It reminded us that inner-work is done not only through solitude but also through relationships. We learn through how we connect with others. This Aries moon also reminds us to step into our power. As it falls in first zodiac sign, it symbolizes a new chapter or cycle and a new opportunity to try something new, something that excites us and ignites our fire. Many of us are going through huge transformations right now. That's because as a society we are going through a shift in consciousness, trading out what no longer serves us (obsession with money, status, image) for what really matters (deep relationships, love, happiness, peace). Are you going through a transformation right now? Here's how you can navigate your transformation and become a "genius transformer"
 How do you know you’re in alignment...?
When things fall into place. When things stop feeling so “hard,” when your worst-case-scenario story in your head is proven false. When you can breathe. I truly believe the universe sends you struggles to force you into alignment. Obviously, we must work hard for the success we desire. But grinding in alignment feels ENTIRELY different than grinding against the grain, or grinding towards what isn’t meant for you. Yesterday I was blessed with beautiful opportunity, but some chaos and confusion as well. Plans were canceled, rearranged. Transportation was disorganized. Communication was complicated. But instead of crashing against my circumstances, I decided to flow with them. The result? Beautiful connection with strangers, several synchronicities, amazing opportunities and a deepening of my connection with those around me. Being in alignment doesn’t mean everything looks perfect on paper. It means really truly feeling peace at any given moment, knowing you’re on the right path. I challenge you to find a way to flow with life instead of crash against it. Next time something “goes wrong” unplug, look up from your phone, look away from your perception of unpleasant circumstances and realize the beauty around you in the sky’s blue hue, the bright sun shinning on your face, the sound of your footsteps, the smile from a stranger and this gift of life. Photo by Katharine Spriggs. #JessWinans #Ultraviolet #UltravioletAsana #UltravioletThoughts #SanDiego #SDYoga #LosAngeles #LAYoga #Encinitas #DelMar #LaJolla #Vegan #IntuitiveEating #IntuitiveMovement #Journaling #Meditation #Yoga #SelfStudy #Manifestation #LawofAttraction #Spiritual #Spirituality #PersonalDevelopment #Consciousness #ConsciousLeadership #ConsciousEntrepreneurship #Spotify #Podcast #SDSUJMS  Sometimes I’m inauthentic…
I’m always preaching authenticity, vulnerability and revealing your natural self to the world. But sometimes, im inauthentic. Whether it’s posting an inspirational quote on Instagram when I’m feeling uninspired, or curating my feed to follow a certain pattern, or trying to develop a preset for my photos, or creating a content calendar...sometimes I cheat a little. Today, especially if you work or study in the social media field like I do, we are given an array of mixed messages. One line of thought is that we should strategize our content carefully, to increase our number of subscribers or follower count, or to gain more clientelle and sell more of our products. Another is that we should be vulnerable, show our “human” sides. Celebrities like Chrissy Tiegan and politicians like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez demonstrate this social media strategy. The reasoning behind that content marketing strategy is to attract consumers from “being yourself” and creating a tie with them that way. The problem with either or both of these strategies is they are, in a way, inauthentic. Social media as a whole could be seen as inauthentic, but I do think it serves as a connector between individuals, communities and ideologies. I am not anti-social media, actually I really love it. I’ve seen it serve as the vehicle to overthrow oppressive regimes such as that which fell down in Tunisia during the Arab Spring. I’ve seen it serve as the vehicle for social change and a platform for social messages such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo among others. I’ve seen entrepreneurs, healers and activists use social media as a platform to build communities and inflict positive change. Should we use social media? My answer to that question is a big fat YES. Should we be authentic and vulnerable on social media? YEA. But should we strategize our social media usage…? That’s a question I’m unsure of. All I know is I’m ready to break the chain, to ditch my “content strategy” and allow myself to truly be a vehicle for love and light, trusting my intuition, trusting my connection with God/source/myself, and trusting that whatever comes out of my mouth, keyboard or pencil is not only what I need to say, but what needs to be heard. What do you think about social media content strategies? Comment your honest opinion below. Let’s start a dialogue. #Authenticitywins.  I got into a car accident today.
I was driving down the highway and the car in front of my hit their breaks, I slammed into them. I’ve been here before, I thought as I calmly put my car in park and turned off the engine. Placing both hands on my heart I remembered I was alive, I was OK. The last time I got into a car accident, I could’ve died. My car was totaled. At the time I was living in New York and I wasn’t mentally, physically or emotionally healthy. I was riddled with toxic behaviors and negative self-talk which manifested an undesirable reality. That day I made the decision to change my life, to drop everything and move to California. Before my accident this morning I had a whole post planned for today about gratitude. I woke up this morning feeling peaceful and rooted in my faith. I’ve been surrounded by synchronicities lately — divine guidance — and had a serious breakthrough moment last night. Last night in class I welcomed my three students, all three of whom I’d met from divine synchronicity, with so much love, light and warmth. I allowed myself to sink into who I was, remove the blankets of limitations I had been wearing since my teacher training ended in May. Facing rejection from my teachers and questioning from strangers, some friends and some family had been weighing heavily on my heart. And while I had done all of the “right things” before teaching class — meditating, grounding, reiki, preparing a plan, creating a playlist, arriving on time — as I was teaching I was scared. I was self conscious that I wasn’t “doing it right,” or that they wouldn’t resonate with the divine messages pouring out of me. I was proven wrong at the end of class, showered with positive feedback and love. Not only that but the truly spiritual conversation that followed class between my three students, who had all practically been strangers to one another, and myself was a divine message in itself that I’m truly grateful for. I spoke to my partner after class about how I was feeling and I realized that it was not only lack of gratitude for my current situation, but fear-based emotions and insecurities that had been following me through. I remembered in that moment, that I was enough. That this was my journey, my mission and my purpose. That teaching these beautiful souls was my calling. I remembered how I felt the day I crashed my car for the first time and decided to move here. I remembered how I felt the day I fainted and woke up with a concussion on a concrete floor, and how I felt that evening in the MRI machine when I decided I’d be a yoga teacher. I remembered how I felt when I met Ariel, a traumatic brain injury survivor and visually impaired yoga teacher following my concussion, someone who has become one of my best friends and guides on my journey. I remembered how I felt when I began opening up to those around me, creating friendships and partnerships, receiving support and love from family, allowing myself to trust my teachers, guides and relationship with God. I remembered how my intuition brought me there, to that studio space I share with an absolute angel, that studio space on Main Street in downtown La Jolla, that studio space I can call my own for a few hours a week. I remembered my gift and my offering of the gift of yoga and spiritual connection that I can now pass along to whoever comes into my space. I remembered the look on my students faces after class, the ease in their steps, the lightness in their frames. And I felt truly truly grateful. I wasn’t going to post today, I had planned on taking the day completely off from social media. But as this message came to me I realized someone may need to hear it. If you’re still reading know that you are a beautiful soul on a beautiful mission. You can’t control everything that happens to you but you must remember everything happens for a reason. You are here to live a beautiful life and everything you desire is here for you. Every bump in the road, every perceived roadblock is not meant to hurt you, it’s meant to place you on the right path. Do I know what the hell I’m going to do about my car? Absolutely not. But what I do know is I have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, nourishing food in my belly, a healthy mind, body and spirit; beautifully healthy and balanced relationships with those around me, love in my heart and the wisdom, knowledge and courage to help others. That to me is worth more than any car or material good.  Our Sacral Chakra is our second energy center located around our pelvic region. It is orange and color and serves as the hub for our creative energy, malleability, sexuality and ease. If our Root Chakra reminds us we’re alive, our Sacral Chakra reminds us that the human experience is a beautiful one — one to be enjoyed, treasured and loved. When it is over/under active we may experience creative blocks (ex. Writer’s block), lack of focus, sexual dysfunction/excessive sexual energy, trust-issues and anxiety. When our Sacral Chakra is balanced we feel calm, relaxed and in alignment. We feel like we’re flowing with life instead of crashing against it, and find ease in our creative projects, relationships with others and relationship with ourself. Here are 5 ways to balance your Sacral Chakra: 1. HIP-OPENERS — Hip-opening yoga postures are beautiful ways to balance your sacral chakra, as it is one of your emotional centers in your body. Yoga poses such as supine pigeon, 1/2 pigeon, king pigeon, 3-legged dog with an open hip and warrior I, among others are a great way to start. Even your basic "criss-cross applesauce" pose from elementary school is a great way to open your hips. 2. DANCE — Put on your favorite music and dance! Dancing, especially swaying your hips, helps balance your sacral chakra by releasing tension in the hip-area, and in general. In life we get so caught up in in our routines, rigid timelines and to do lists, that we forget in order to manifest our desires; life-force needs to FLOW THROUGH us. Allow energy to flow through you as you dance. 3.MEDITATION — Meditation is a key tool to balancing all of your chakras, but especially for the sacral chakra it is vital to allow your body to relax and to allow your natural energy to flow through you. Using crystals such as cornelian, orange citrine, moonstone and tiger's eye can enhance your meditation. Sit in a cross-legged seat with your eyes close and repeat the words "I flow through life" or "Creativity flows through me." Allow the words to flow throughout your frame. 4.GET CREATIVE — Get creative! Paint, draw, write poetry, journal, make music, sing, dance, sculpt, design. GET CREATIVE! Remember, life is NOT just about making money! It's not just about surviving! It's about doing the things you love, the things that add a jump to your step, lightness in your heart and a smile from your face. 5.GIVE YOURSELF SOME SELF LOVE— Dedicate some time each day, or at least each week for self love. "Self love" or "self care" activities such as splurging on a meal or buying a nice lotion or getting a manicure/massage is a privilege many world-wide will never have access to. So, if you are able to splurge a little on self-care, DO IT! Something we can all do is be nice to ourselves. Repeat positive affirmations such as "I am light," "I am life," or "I am powerful," or "I am peaceful," can help you tune your sacral chakra.  𝘞𝘌 𝘈𝘙𝘌 𝘚𝘗𝘐𝘙𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘈𝘓 𝘉𝘌𝘐𝘕𝘎𝘚 𝘏𝘈𝘝𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘈 𝘏𝘜𝘔𝘈𝘕 𝘌𝘟𝘗𝘌𝘙𝘐𝘌𝘕𝘊𝘌 ✨
Before we chose to have this human-experience, we were a little seedling of consciousness with a specific purpose, mission and set of natural talents. Then, we volunteered to have a human experience and actualize that purpose or mission in our external reality with our tools. Most of us spend our lives trying to figure out what that purpose is. We are born with that deep knowing coming from an intuitive voice or “inner guru,” but most of us are conditioned to ignore it. One way we could be conditioned to ignore it is through societal standards, familiar chords/pressure or attachments to material objects. And so we spend our lifetime trying to figure it all out. We go to school and study various subjects, we work unfulfilling jobs instead of tuning into our natural talents and interests. Have you ever pursued something that came naturally to you? For some it’s physical sports, for others it’s creating art, for some it’s elevating others. That/those thing(s) are your tools to help others and self actualize, they’re part of your mission. And what happens is when we chose something that’s not a part of our plan, the universe throws us obstacles to bring us in alignment with what our true calling is. THAT’S why every “curse” is really a blessing. THAT’S why people say “everything happens for a reason.” Because, in reality it does. So when you’re feeling out of place, when you’re struggling finding your purpose, when you’re feeling like you’re at a dead-end, when the door is locked and you keep trying to open it — pause. Realize that if the universe didn’t need you you wouldn’t be here. Analyze your strengths, talents and interests. Then, try another door. Watch what happens. ✨🌱 #UltravioletThoughts #Ultraviolet #Thoughts #Writing #Yoga #Spiritual #Spirituality #Consciousness #SourceMessage #FemaleHustler #Mindfulness #Manifestation #LawofAttraction #AbrahamHicks #AlanWatts #Philosophy #TheCosmos #Universe #spiritual #love #spirituality #meditation #spiritualawakening #yoga  𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮, 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴...✨ These are the energies of the root chakra (Muladhara). The Muladhara is the root chakra or first energy center located at the base of your spine. It relates to your connection with your physical body, ancestry and environment. When it is balanced you feel safe, secure, supported and peace. You feel fearless, knowing that you can shoot for the stars because you are connected to the Earth below us. When it is balanced you realize and remember that the universe has your back. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟓 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐚 ✨ 1. GROUND — Go out into nature (i.e. any grassland, park, beach, mountain). Stand up and feel your feet rooted soundly onto the Earth below you. Lift each toe and replant it onto the ground. Energetically bring the arches of your feet to kiss the ground below you. Feel the beautiful, grounding energy move into your body and remind yourself that you are human, and you are connected to beautiful Mother Earth. 2. LISTEN TO MUSIC — Put some headphones on or turn on your speaker. Listen to music that grounds you, whatever that means to you (maybe an old lullaby, acoustic tunes, sacred/religious melodies, bluegrass, folk music...heavy metal [if that's your thing!]) Music is a divine part of the human experience. Its existence has long surpassed that of most things in our culture today; clothing, language, technology...tune into your root chakra by listening to music and allowing its vibrations to soothe you. 3. CONNECT WITH YOUR ROOTS — Whether we'd like to admit it or not, we came from somewhere. They say that one of the first decisions we make is in utero when we declare "I am alive" or we choose to have a human experience. Of course we all have different experiences, and some of us may not be able to reconnect with those who raised us or our hometowns. What you can do is think about where you came from, and realize that it was this same body, mind and spirit you are in currently which guided you through your childhood experiences. You are rooted, and always have been. \4. EAT/DRINK GROUNDING FOODS — Spices such as ginger, tumeric and cinnamon can be grounding. Same as foods like rice, quinoa, and proteins such as tempeh, seitan and tofu. When you eat or drink these foods, take your time. Chew slowly and imagine the food nourishing your body, or hold the warm cup of tumeric tea in your hands and allow its warmth to soothe you. 5. GIVE YOURSELF SOME ALONE TIME — Dedicate some time each day, or at least each week to "ground." Decorate your space with some nice lighting or a candle, make a cup of tea or coffee and get comfortable. Journal about your week, current feelings or anything which comes to mind. Plan out your tasks for the day, week or month. Participate in self-care, whatever that means to you, and remind yourself that you are grounded, safe and secure always. This is the first post of a 7-part series on the energy body. For more information about the energy body, view my Instagram Highlight, “Energy Body,” or send me an email at ultravioletasana@gmail.com.  What if I told you that you could have it all just by being yourself?
Would you believe me? In our society we are constantly being told to change. We are born beautifully perfect humans with wonderfully beating hearts, intricate minds within vessels for creation. Immediately after birth we are exposed to messages aiming to change us. Whether they be from something so innocently pure like a parent sending us to a specific school for a “better education” or dressing you a certain way. And as we age, we begin to take note of what is “accepted” and what is “rejected” by society. Our parents oftentimes will share stories about how we used to play soccer but “outgrew it,” or used to love the color pink but changed our preferences. This “change in preference” we go through a multitude of times each lifetime comes from observing how society views a certain action, style or personality; and adopting the ones which seem “acceptable” to be our own. The result? For some, unhappiness, confusion and emptiness. Feeling like you don’t know who you are, feeling lost, feeling like no one understands you, feeling like you don’t fit in. In a society which is constantly trying to change you — selling you diet products promising you’ll feel better, more whole if you lose weight; selling you stimulants and energy drinks promising you’ll be more productive and make more money to spend on those diet products, clothing or the latest tech products; selling you one of the most beautiful, human experiences imaginable — a loving relationship or partnership — via a smartphone app charging you $29.99 a month to find your soulmate — I challenge you to just be yourself. YOU are so beautiful, so special and so unique. As YOU. Right when you wake up, fresh out of the shower, makeupless, barefoot in your kitchen making pancakes, singing in the car to your favorite songs, hugging your loved ones, giggling with the baby in the cart next to you at the supermarket, smelling flowers on the street, crying your heart out when you feel like it’s been shattered into pieces then picking those pieces back up again, running as fast as you can until your legs give up, reading your favorite book, skinny dipping in the moonlight with your best friends, failing not once, but twice, and again, and another time; succeeding not once, but twice, and again, and another time. You can have it ALL just by being yourself. Actually, you already have it all. Just look in the mirror, look around you at all of the abundance which is yours and smile big and bright knowing that you are whole as you are, and that there is so much more to life than spending it trying to change yourself. |