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Intro and welcome to YOD Yoga

Intro and welcome to YOD Yoga

di Danielle Jokinen

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YOD Yoga Pod Cast - Aparigraha – Non-Grasping & Non attachment

Aparigraha – Non-Grasping & non attachment YOD Lens: Letting go & trust How YOD teaches it: Releasing attachment to outcomes Allowing the nervous system to downshift Practicing surrender without collapse Belief shift: “I am enough without holding on.” In the body: Easier breath Softer jaw, shoulders, hips Greater adaptability Email me for opportunity to work with me 1:1 Danielle@yodyoga.com

YOD Yoga Podcast & Brahmacharya – Wise Use of Energy

Brahmacharya – Wise Use of Energy YOD Lens: Intentional focus How YOD teaches it: Breath-movement coherence Fewer poses, deeper presence Awareness of where energy leaks Belief shift: “Where I place my attention, energy follows.” In the body: Increased vitality Less fatigue Stronger mind-body connection Danielle@yodyoga.com For 1:1 information or learn how to teach YOD Yoga

YOD Yoga Pod Cast on Asteya – Non-Stealing

YOD Lens: Energy integrity How YOD teaches it: Respecting personal capacity Not borrowing force from joints, breath, or momentum Encouraging rest without guilt Belief shift: “I don’t need to take more than I need.” In the body: Sustainable strength Balanced effort Less burnout Email me with questions Danielle@yodyoga.com www.yodyoga.com

YOD Yoga Podcast - Satya/Truthfullness

Satya – Truthfulness YOD Lens: Self-awareness & honest sensation How YOD teaches it: Tracking breath, effort, and emotional response Encouraging students to notice what is, not what “should be” Belief shift: “I can be honest without judgment.” In the body: More efficient alignment Less compensation Clearer choices Email me Danielle@yodyoga.com

YOD Method on Ahimsa

Ahimsa – Non-Harming YOD Lens: Nervous system safety How YOD teaches it: Breath regulation before movement Listening to sensation instead of forcing shapes Language of compassion in cueing Belief shift: “I am safe to slow down.” “I do not need to push to be worthy.” In the body: Reduced gripping Softer transitions Less sympathetic dominance Email me with questions Danielle@yodyoga.com

Savasana Deep Rest

Take time to rest and restore even if only for 5 min! 5 min can regulate your nervous system and set you up for your day or even before a good nights sleep! Want more info on deep rest email me Danielle@yodyoga.com

YOD Yoga Tabata Class

Join Danielle Jokinen for a Tabata YOD class! Want to learn more or teach YOD Yoga ? Email danielle@yodyoga.com

YOD Yoga Pod Cast - Steps to teach anything

Take the time to reflect and understand what you want to teach, know and learn the information. Really comprehend that information. When you get that- apply it and with the experience and reputation comes wisdom. Dive deep into what ever you love- go share it and watch the magic happen Email me at danielle@yodyoga.com

YOD Yoga and why the 12 min HIIT

YOD yoga method and why the 12 min HIIT? Email me danielle@yodyoga.com A 12-minute HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) session can be incredibly beneficial — especially when it’s done with awareness and purpose, like in a YOD Yoga class. Here’s why that short burst of intensity works so well for the body and mind: 🌬 1. Boosts the Nervous System & Energy Flow Short, intense bursts of movement activate both the sympathetic (action) and parasympathetic (rest) nervous systems, helping you train your body to handle stress and return to balance quickly. In YOD, this builds resilience, helping you stay calm and centered under pressure — on and off the mat. 🔥 2. Maximizes Fat Burn & Metabolism HIIT increases EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) — meaning your body keeps burning calories even after class. Just 12 minutes can spike your metabolism for hours, supporting efficient energy use without overtraining. 💓 3. Improves Cardiovascular & Muscular Strength Alternating high effort with rest improves heart efficiency, oxygen uptake (VO₂ max), and muscle endurance. This makes your body stronger, more efficient, and adaptable for both daily life and deeper yoga practice. 🧘‍♀️ 4. Balances Strength and Stillness The YOD structure combines HIIT with mindful movement — so it’s not just physical intensity, it’s mental training. You learn to find calm in the chaos, which mirrors the goal of yoga: union between body, breath, and mind. 🧠 5. Releases Endorphins & Clears the Mind Even in 12 minutes, HIIT triggers a powerful endorphin rush that lifts mood, reduces anxiety, and sharpens focus. HG Hormone You finish feeling alive, clear, and connected — not depleted. ⚖️ 6. Time-Efficient and Sustainable You don’t need long workouts to make real change — you need intention and consistency. Cortisol after 20 min steady state 12 minutes is long enough to create transformation, short enough to maintain a regular practice. 🧠 The Nervous System & the YOD Method The YOD Method supports the nervous system by bringing the body, breath, and mind into a state of coherence — shifting from chronic stress to empowered presence. YOD stands for Your Own Determination, and it blends yoga, HIIT, and mindset training to regulate the nervous system through intentional movement and awareness.

YOD and the 8 limbs

See how the connection of the 8 limbs of yoga connect with YOD Yoga . Questions or other suggestions email me Danielle@yodyoga.com

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