Sometimes, you just have to see where your strength comes from. 🤞🏻A bit wobbly, so the demonstration isn’t the best. Inwill be sharing more on arm balances and how to safely come into them. In the meantime, I’m on my way to teach a class on alignment, so have a great night, lovies. ❤️❤️❤️ . . . . . . . #myyogajourney #myyogalife #igyogafamily #armbalance #yogapower #yogapose #bestrong #befit #yogastrong #yogisofinstagram #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #yogalover #practiceandalliscoming #yogawithmikaila #yogagirl #vegan #yogagram #liquidoactive #armbalance #epk #ekapadakoundinyasana #yogavideo #video #instavideo #zenagoy #zenagoymat (at Southold, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8-gtSAUSt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fpxyv3gblwzs

“This is a day and time of receptivity, grace, enlightenment, and ultimate liberation. May you be inspired for the highest.” ~ @sadhguru 🙇🏻‍♀️🙏🏻 . . Day 5 of the #Gratitude4Friendship #yogachallenge is any Kapotasana or #pigeonpose. 😊 Sadhguru’s quote arrived in my inbox yesterday morning following a moment of pure bliss. 💫 Bliss as in, no happiness from outside world, but a feeling of love within. It was temporary, just like everything is, which I love because it makes me cherish those moments even more. 😌 It also inspired me to reach deeper in Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana. 😁🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . @zenagoy My mat @onzie My bra . 💜Hosts: @valquiriafo @skinnydoberman . 💜Sponsors: @umtokdarte @inspirarcamisetas @ffcentrodetreinamento @sashka_co @c2v.accessories @insideoutsideoutsidein @vayumudra my #leggings 😍 Poses: . 1. Cat-Cow ✅ 2. Puppy ✅ 3. Cobra ✅ 4. Cow Face ✅ 5. Pigeon ✅ 6. Mountain 7. Tree 8. Goddess 9.  Legs up the Wall 10. Any Meditation Pose . . It is also #stretchtime, and I join @t_om_ma_h, @arcierojoe, and @adam_earthdominion for #yogisstretchmonday. 😍 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yogadaily #yogagram #feeltheyogahigh #igyogis #igyogacommunity #yogajourney #yoga #yogafit #yogawithmikaila #asana #nyc #nycyoga #nycyogateacher #myyogalife #ashtangi #yogateacher #yogainstructor #ekapadarajakapotasana #backbend #tt #transformationtuesday #vayumudratribe #zenagoy #zenagoymat #vayumudra #oneleggedpigeonpose (at Southold, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs71lixg6nE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nmge71o46f9y

My heart is smiling SO big! 💗 Yesterday I received this recommendation from a meditation student: “Mikaila presented a great introduction to meditation class, reinforcing the basics of breathing, concentration, and body scanning. Having Mikaila provide instruction was the best of both worlds for me– the reinforcement of having an instructor, and the freedom to have a comfortable, open classroom. I look forward to participating in additional meditation classes to perfect my technique.” –Doug C. I cannot even begin to express my gratitude. 🥰 I teach to give, and help to bring stillness to those who need it. 😌 I incorporate a meditative practice into my yoga teaching as well, so please DM if you would like to learn more. 🙇🏻‍♀️🙏🏻 A BIG thank you to @yeswevibe for the original post. ❤ . . . . #meditationmonday #myyogajourney #myyogalife #mindfulness #meditation #meditationteacher #yogapower #yogapose #bestrong #befit #yogastrong #yogisofinstagram #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #yogalover #practiceandalliscoming #yogawithmikaila #yogagirl #vegan #yogagram #nyc #nycyoga (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6WI-0ACDK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qgbq17ch161

Day 1 of the #pickyourpractice #yogachallenge is a favorite fold. After returning from my mini-holiday I meditated on it, and my heart led me to this Uttanasana aka #standingforwardfold variant on the tiptoes. 😊 It took years to deepen the fold, due to stiffness from running, and I thank the Divine for the journey. 🙇🏻‍♀️🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . ”Blue Laurel” #leggings by @asaroactivewear 💙 #yogamat by @juneandjuniper 😍 . 💕 Fabulous Hosts: @livinleggings @sabine.appleby @lancuks_yoga @helen_garner_yoga . . 🙏🏼Generous Sponsors: @insideoutsideoutsidein @liforme @k.deer @mantraband @feetup . . ✨Asanas Line Up: 1. Favourite Fold 💫 2. Favourite Bend 3. Favourite Inversion 4. Favourite Hip Opener 5. Favourite Arm Balance 6. Favourite Twist 7. Favourite Leg Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yogadaily #yogagram #feeltheyogahigh #igyogis #igyogacommunity #yogajourney #yoga #yogafit #yogawithmikaila #asana #nyc #nycyoga #nycyogateacher #myyogalife #ashtangi #yogateacher #yogainstructor #juneandjuniper #uttanasana #uttanasanavariation #yogagirl (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs53rNCAth8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wxy2lucyois7

Day 3 of #theartistryofflight #yogachallenge is Eka Pada Koundinyasana I or II, both named after the Sage Koundinyasana. 🙇🏻‍♀️I chose I today, and no, not smiling. The #asana wasn’t exactly easy peasy to achieve, and it showed. 🙄😂🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . My 🌈 mat: @zenagoy . ✨Flying Hosts @yoga_helwahtin @alysia_cen @doll_yogi_grace @blaze_esther . . 🎁 Sponsors @liquidoactive my #ootd @zenpolitan @indianjournals / @myindianbazaar @yourbondhu @malasemantras . . 🔥Pose Line 1. Crow 🔥 2. Grasshopper 🔥 3. EPK1/EPK2 🔥 4. Firefly 5. Flying pigeon 6. Feather Peacock a.k.a. Pincha 7. Yogi’s choice . . . . #myyogajourney #myyogalife #yogachallenge #igyogachallenge #igyogafamily #armbalance #yogapower #yogapose #bestrong #befit #yogastrong #yogisofinstagram #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #yogalover #practiceandalliscoming #yogawithmikaila #yogagirl #vegan #yogagram #liquidoactive #armbalance #epk #ekapadakoundinyasana (at Southold, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5fMa0gKrb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zfnt28seqary

“There is nothing more tragic than to find an individual bogged down in the length of life, devoid of breath.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 🙇🏻‍♀️🙏🏻 . . Happy Monday, dear Souls. 💫😍 Day 4 of the #Gratitude4Friendship #yogachallenge is Gomukhasana aka #cowface pose. 🐮 As we celebrate the life of the beloved Dr. King, this quote really and truly resonated with my heart. 😌 There are many opportunities to be mindful of the breath through meditation, which is why my path has led me to teach it. 😁🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . @zenagoy My mat @onzie My bra . 💜Hosts: @valquiriafo @skinnydoberman . 💜Sponsors: @umtokdarte @inspirarcamisetas @ffcentrodetreinamento @sashka_co @c2v.accessories @insideoutsideoutsidein @vayumudra my #leggings 😍 Poses: . 1. Cat-Cow ✅ 2. Puppy ✅ 3. Cobra ✅ 4. Cow Face ✅ 5. Pigeon 6. Mountain 7. Tree 8. Goddess 9.  Legs up the Wall 10. Any Meditation Pose . . It is also #stretchtime, and I join @t_om_ma_h, @arcierojoe, and @adam_earthdominion for #yogisstretchmonday. 😍 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yogadaily #yogagram #feeltheyogahigh #igyogis #igyogacommunity #yoginilife #yogajourney #yoga #yogafit #yogawithmikaila #asana #nyc #nycyoga #nycyogateacher #myyogalife #ashtangi #yogateacher #yogainstructor #gomukhasana #cowfacepose #shoulderopener #vayumudratribe #zenagoy #zenagoymat #vayumudra (at Southold, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5Yn2mAccR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cwiwejerrm1p

A-choooo!! 🤧 The cold and rainy weather is seriously affecting my allergies. 🙄 It is also doing something to my balance, which required me to practice a bit more. 😊Day 2 of #theartistryofflight #yogachallenge is Maksikanagasana aka #grasshopperpose. 😃 Without steady and mindful breath, there was absolutely no way I could come into this #asana. 😌🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . My 🌈 mat: @zenagoy . ✨Flying Hosts @yoga_helwahtin @alysia_cen @doll_yogi_grace @blaze_esther . . 🎁 Sponsors @liquidoactive my #ootd @zenpolitan @indianjournals / @myindianbazaar @yourbondhu @malasemantras . . 🔥Pose Line 1. Crow 🔥 2. Grasshopper 🔥 3. EPK1/EPK2 4. Firefly 5. Flying pigeon 6. Feather Peacock a.k.a. Pincha 7. Yogi’s choice . . . . #myyogajourney #myyogalife #yogachallenge #igyogachallenge #igyogafamily #armbalance #yogapower #yogapose #bestrong #befit #yogastrong #yogisofinstagram #pictureoftheday #yogalover #practiceandalliscoming #yogawithmikaila #yogagirl #vegan #yogagram #liquidoactive #armbalance (at Southold, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3OSk0gw2g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mw5h46nqpfna

Happy Sunday, beloveds. I went on a mini-holiday to rejuvenate and work on my Italiano. 🇮🇹😉 But it’s so cold and rainy that stiffness is here. 😏😊 Day 2 of the #Gratitude4Friendship #yogachallenge is Bhujangasana aka #cobrapose 🐍 It was the perfect #asana to stay present. 😁🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . @zenagoy My mat @onzie My bra . 💜Hosts: @valquiriafo @skinnydoberman . 💜Sponsors: @umtokdarte @inspirarcamisetas @ffcentrodetreinamento @sashka_co @c2v.accessories @insideoutsideoutsidein @vayumudra my #leggings 😍 Poses: . 1. Cat-Cow ✅ 2. Puppy ✅ 3. Cobra ✅ 4. Cow Face 5. Pigeon 6. Mountain 7. Tree 8. Goddess 9.  Legs up the Wall 10. Any Meditation Pose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yogadaily #yogagram #feeltheyogahigh #igyogis #igyogacommunity #yoginilife #yogajourney #yoga #yogafit #yogawithmikaila #asana #nyc #nycyoga #nycyogateacher #myyogalife #ashtangi #yogateacher #yogainstructor #ashtangi #bhujangasana #beginneryoga #vayumudratribe #zenagoy #zenagoymat #vayumudra (at Southold, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3IHvxgDqx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qas1zr1gay75

Day 1 of #theartistryofflight #yogachallenge is Kakasana aka #crowpose, or as many call #bakasana. 😊 Both are part of the Ashtanga practice and continues to be a serious challenge, but knowing how grippy my rainbow @zenagoy yoga mat is, I felt very stable and safe. 😌🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . ✨Flying Hosts @yoga_helwahtin @alysia_cen @doll_yogi_grace @blaze_esther . . 🎁 Sponsors @liquidoactive @zenpolitan @indianjournals / @myindianbazaar @yourbondhu @malasemantras . . 🔥Pose Line 1. Crow 🔥 2. Grasshopper 3. EPK1/EPK2 4. Firefly 5. Flying pigeon 6. Feather Peacock a.k.a. Pincha 7. Yogi’s choice . . . . #myyogajourney #myyogalife #yogachallenge #igyogachallenge #igyogafamily #armbalance #yogapower #yogapose #bestrong #befit #yogastrong #yogisofinstagram #pictureoftheday #yogalover #practiceandalliscoming #yogawithmikaila #yogagirl #vegan #myyogalife #yogagram #liquidoactive (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs04oUzg7WQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8wg3jxxon2t5

Happy Saturday to all! 🌞 What happened to the snow storm? ❄️ 🤔 It’s a gorgeous day and birds are chirping. Time to take advantage of it for sure! 😃 . . Day 2 of the #Gratitude4Friendship #yogachallenge is Uttana Shishosasana aka Extended #puppypose 🐶 One of my students has a very tight upper body, and this #asana helped open his shoulder girdle. A great #shoulderstretch indeed. 😁🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . 💜Hosts: @valquiriafo @skinnydoberman . 💜Sponsors: @umtokdarte @inspirarcamisetas @ffcentrodetreinamento @sashka_co @c2v.accessories @insideoutsideoutsidein @vayumudra Poses: . 1. Cat-Cow ✅ 2. Puppy ✅ 3. Cobra 4. Cow Face 5. Pigeon 6. Mountain 7. Tree 8. Goddess 9.  Legs up the Wall 10. Any Meditation Pose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yogadaily #yogagram #feeltheyogahigh #igyogis #igyogacommunity #yoginilife #yogajourney #yoga #yogafit #yogawithmikaila #asana #nyc #nycyoga #nycyogateacher #myyogalife #ashtangi #yogateacher #yogainstructor #ashtangi #uttanashishosana #beginneryoga #liquidoactive #zenagoy #zenagoymat (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs0nsV8gcMr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u6z767xux0tv

How do you define yourself? By your looks, your job, your financial status? 🤔 . . In the last few months I have been purging...not only my belongings, but my negative thoughts and baggage carried from others. 🎈Who are we if we cannot be our authentic selves and live freely? We are NOT our jobs, our status, or anything outside of who we really are - Divine consciousness, and completely unstoppable. 💪🏻😌🕉💗🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . “Buddha Vibes” #leggings: @evcr Mat: @liforme 🌏 . . . . . . . #myyogalife #yoga #yogawithmikaila #asana #yogagirl #yogalife #yogapractice #yogaeveryday #yogastrong #nycyoga #nyc #instagood #ashtangi #yogis #practiceandalliscoming #nycyogateacher #nycyoga #evcr #getflexy #yogaeverydamnday #yogagram #friday (at Tudor City) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsxtidtA4S4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2jjd171obds0

Looking forward to this challenge as well! 💗😊🙏🏻 @Regrann from @yoga_helwahtin - 🎇💪 New Yoga Challenge Announcement 🤸🎉 . We can fly! We can float freely just like birds do. We can lift off, soar above, and gently land. You're invited to join us #TheArtistryOfFlight starting from Jan 19 till 25. All levels are welcome. Come and share with us your funky and creative flying.🔥💫 . . ✨Flying Hosts @yoga_helwahtin @alysia_cen @doll_yogi_grace @blaze_esther . . 🎁 Sponsors @liquidoactive @zenpolitan @indianjournals / @myindianbazaar @yourbondhu @malasemantras . . 🔥Pose Line 1. Crow 2. Grasshopper 3. EPK1/EPK2 4. Firefly 5. Flying pigeon 6. Feather Peacock a.k.a. Pincha 7. Yogi’s choice . . 👇To be eligible to win the prize. 1. Repost this flyer and tag some friends to join in. 2. Follow all hosts and sponsors, and tag them in your posts. 3. Post a photo or video each day, with the tag #theartistryofflight 4. Make sure your profile is set to public, so we can see your posts! It's always good to share your location in your daily post. . . #myyogajourney #myyogalife #yogachallenge #igyogachallenge #igyogafamily #armbalance #yogapower #yogapose #bestrong #befit #yogastrong #yogaphilippines #yogisofinstagram #pictureoftheday #yogalover #practiceandalliscoming #healthlifestyle (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BswSa31gCbV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9hxwjo26p5oe

“One moment the world is as it is. The next, it is something entirely different. Something it has never been before.” ~ Anne Rice 😍 . . After attending a Yoga Nidra class with Sri Dharma Mittra @dharmayoganyc last night I bided my time before teaching at a client’s place nearby. As I walked around Madison Square Park my eyes began to see things much clearer, therefore improving my focus in teaching. I absolutely love how relaxed and less restless I felt after the Yoga Nidra class, and I cannot wait to come back. 💗🙇🏻‍♀️🕉🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . @evcr My #leggings @liforme My mat 🌎 . . . . . . #myyogalife #yoga #yogawithmikaila #asana #yogagirl #yogalife #yogapractice #yogaeveryday #yogastrong #nycyoga #nyc #instagood #ashtangi #yogis #practiceandalliscoming #nycyogateacher #nycyoga #bereceptive #supersoldierpose #supersoldier #evcr #getflexy #dharmayoga (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsvWA7UARYc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gy3nr1wa2z5b

Hey friends! 😍 I am so grateful to you and wanted to see who would like to join me in this challenge. ❤️🤗🙏🏻 . @Regrann from @valquiriafo - 🇺🇸 WE START THIS FRIDAY!!! JOIN US!!! 💜🙌 💜#Gratitude4Friendship Challenge!!! 18-27 January . We invite our friends around the world to come join us for a fun challenge to celebrate the friendships that we make in our journey in yoga challenges, encourage physical activities, and share the benefits of Yoga practice! Everyone is welcome!!! . 💜Hosts: @valquiriafo @skinnydoberman . 💜Sponsors: @umtokdarte @inspirarcamisetas @ffcentrodetreinamento @sashka_co @c2v.accessories @insideoutsideoutsidein @vayumudra . 💜How to play and to be eligible to win prizes: 1. Follow the Hosts and ALL the Sponsors. 2. Repost this flyer and tag some friends to join. 3. Post a photo of yourself practicing the day's pose, tagging the hosts and ALL OF THE SPONSORS in each text post, using the hashtag #Gratitude4Friendship 4. Make sure your profile is set to public so we can see you in the Gallery. 5. Remember to listen to your body, have fun, be creative and make a lot of new friends! . Poses: . 1. Cat-Cow 2. Puppy 3. Cobra 4. Cow Face 5. Pigeon 6. Mountain 7. Tree 8. Goddess 9.  Legs up the Wall 10. Any Meditation Pose . #profvalffct #giveawayalert #yogalover #yogaforever #yogaforlife #yogajourney #instayoga #yogaaday #yogachallenges #yogaphoto #yogaeveryday #pilatesyoga #challengethyyoga #yogacommunity #igyogachallenge #yogainspiration #gratitude #yogalife #yogalovers #yogapractice #yogi #iloveyoga #yogamotivation #yogamakesmehappy #myyogajourney #myyogalife #igyogacommunity #yogagirls . (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BstiFUbAovx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1atog5l1qpt5u

A decade ago I was exploring the beaches, rainforests, and historic landmarks of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, drinking the rum 😉 and watching the surfers without a care in the world. 😎🌴 It was a magical experience that unfortunately ended badly with harsh words and threats, 🤨 but that part of my life is past and done. Fast forward to paralegal studies, yoga and meditation teaching, and accidental techie 👩🏻‍💻. It was a tough ride, but I am free and accept what is. In other words, the past has PASSED ON. 😌💗🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱 . . . . #tenyearchallenge #10yearschallenge #wbw #waybackwednesday #wcw #instagram #potd #throwback #photooftheday #puertorico #lifestyleblogger #model #nyc #fitgirl #humansofnewyork #healing (at Lincoln Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BssjXbFgeMN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pty572pp25za

Happy Wednesday and Humpday, beautiful Souls. 🐪 😍 Om Shanti Om Shanti. 🙇🏻‍♀️ I am so blown away by the beautiful poses and variations of the #humpdaycamelposecrew participants every week. You are STUNNING! 😍 This morning I reached and reached (and reached), continuing to thank the Divine for my life. I am truly thankful. 🙇🏻‍♀️🕉🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . @liquidoactive my #ootd My Mat: @gocleveryoga 🌏 . . Hosts: . ❤️ 🐪 @jennyg2bfit .❤️ 🐪 @one_breath.at.a.time . .❤️ 🐪 @mountain_mama_yoga .❤️ 🐪 @zenbeeni . ❤️ 🐪 @mikaila_nyc . . 💥 Use #humpdaycamelpose in your photos and/or videos so we can see your posts. . . #myyogalife #yoga #yogawithmikaila #asana #yogagirl #yogalife #yogapractice #yogaeveryday #yogastrong #nycyoga #nyc #instagood #ashtangi #yogis #practiceandalliscoming #ustrasana #humpday #happyhumpday #wednesday #backbend #nycyoga #camelposevariation #ashtangi #ustrasanavariation #liquidoactive (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BssZaHqAPOm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k144how7y6ti

After seeing so many beautiful poses these past few months, I lovingly share my very first post for #treeposetuesday in Ardha Baddha Padma Vrksasana or #halfboundlotustreepose variant. 🌳 I felt the half forward bend to be a deeper hip opener than the traditional #asana. Loving it. 😊🕉💗🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌱🗽 . . . . . . . . . . . #yogaeverydamnday #yogagirl #yogaeveryday #yogalife #yogapose #yogainspiration #yogapractice #yogawithmikaila #vegan #yogagram #yogateacher #yogajourney #yogagirl #instayoga #nyc #nycyoga #halflotus #ardhabaddhapadmavrksasana #yogalife (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrKp4hgonD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jcgg3chl0v9t