Annika Williams Yoga

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Your mantra for this full moon lunar eclipse For your creative blossoming, spiritual knowledge, and Divine speech Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah A mantra to attune ...to the energy of Saraswati, bringing forth her creative blossoming in music, creativity and the arts, spiritual knowledge, and Divine speech. The mantra can be translated as, Salutations to Saraswati, the one who leads to the essence of self- knowledge. In the Tantric worldview, Shakti is the dynamic, Divine energy at play as all and everything. Sometimes referred to as the Divine Mother, this evolutionary energy is experienced as the grace-bestowing feminine principle that guides us from lifetime to lifetime. Shakti is also our own true life-force and identity. In fact, she embodies an all-encompassing vision of Oneness The yogic path of invoking and awakening to the Divine Mother is ultimately a journey of discovering our own true nature in Oneness with this supreme principle. The yogic path of Shakti represents the unifying embrace of the Divine dance of lifethe Lilaaffirming the living presence of the Divine in and as everyone and everything we experience. ~ Girish " ‘Tis the season of truth. On Jan. 20, a Super Blood Moon lunar eclipse will turn the moon a dark red color and help to liberate our deepest inner truths. The shadow of this rare eclipse, which in the U.S. can be glimpsed from coast to coast, will clear stagnant emotions and unearth self-knowledge that has been buried inside of us for years, decadesor even lifetimeswaiting to be discovered. Lasting a full hour and two minutes, and peaking at 9:16 pm PT, this potent total lunar eclipse can portend spiritual breakthroughs, personal revolutions, and uprisings of the heart. Outdated belief systems that no longer serve our highest potential are up for re-programming, and karmic ties that keep us tethered to past relationships can be severed around this time. Occurring in the area of the sky known as Pushya, the Vedic star of nourishment, this extra-long Super Blood Moon eclipse has the power to awaken us to true and heart-felt feelings. Have we been providing our inner children with the nourishment they so desperately need? Symbolized by a lotus flower blooming through the mud, or the nourishing udder of a cow, Pushya’s divine love can accelerate our spiritual and personal growth in the weeks and months to come. Teachers, counselors, judges, and guardians of sacred traditions are especially influenced by this powerful eclipse. Since Pushya is the home of the Vedic god Brihaspatiknown as the guru, or teacher, of the godsthe eclipse could disturb the status quo at traditional academic institutions and religious organizations, ushering in much-needed change. In Vedic astrology, the eclipse shadow is represented by a karmic serpent. Rahu, the head of the serpent, will devour the moon in sidereal Cancer, making this the last Cancer lunar eclipse for nearly a decade to come. If you have a Cancer moon, sun, or rising sign, you may be particularly affected by the eclipse. Since the beginning of the year, Jupiter, the planet of wisdom, and Venus, the planet of love, have been in close proximity to one another, lending an added dose of empathy and generosity to human interactions. At the time of the eclipse, the planets will form a near perfect trine with Mars, the planet of war. The addition of energetic Mars will increase enthusiasm and could ignite heart-opening connections with others. While this may be a powerful time to connect with the people who nourish and support you, the hours surrounding the eclipse would be better spent alone, in quiet meditation and prayer. The power of mantra is magnified exponentially during an eclipse, so if chanting is a practice you enjoy, then sing out loud. Just be sure not to stare at the eclipse; meditation, fasting, and prayer are the best ways to harness its transformative power. Take heed, though, because just a few hours after the eclipse, Venus and Jupiter will merge to form a planetary war, known as graha yuddha, that lasts for two days. During this time, be mindful of taking confusing advice from friends and teachers, and be careful not to overstep boundaries. Make an extra effort to stay in sync with your true feelings. On the 20th at 9:16pmPST, there is a total Lunar Eclipse in Leo. A Lunar Eclipse happens when the Moon is Full, and its impact can be felt for many months to come. This Eclipse is likely to bring outbursts, surprises, and other upsets. You will likely have to look at an uncomfortable truth within your relationships, your self-esteem, or your finances, as Venus is forming an exact square to Neptune at the same time. To consider this Eclipse: What attitudes and actions am I perpetuating that stand in the way of me being right with myself? Am I willing to change them? If yes, what do I need to let go of, and how will I support myself through whatever loss I feel when I do? During this Eclipse, Mars will form a square to Saturn (though that transit will be exact on the 21st). This transit is frustrating, and it confronts with an unpleasant limitation that feels like a blocker. You are not meant to be perfect or have it all figured out this week; you are meant to look at things plainly as they are. Do away with idealism or seeing things through the veil of scarcity, and accept this moment and this situation, whatever it is, as it is. It is only in this way that you can change it or leverage it wisely. But it’s not all work Leo is a sign that brings with it light, and with that light is the potential for so much life. You don’t need revenge, excuses, or to indulge your pride; all you need is to bring your energy and presence to the things you care about. Whether you’re confronted by difficulties or rainbows and unicorns, the work is the same: take care of what's yours to handle, and be worthy of others’ trust by being present, kind, and forthright, even when it’s difficult or scary, my loves." ~ Jessica Lanyadoo, Western Astrologer

I'm performing tonight from 9-11:30 at the Pioneer Saloon in Woodside with some amazing special guests, talented and accomplished musicians, Mark LeMon, from the band, "Dutch Uncle" (amazing keyboard player, singer, songwriter and sound engineer) and Von Lindenberg (exquisite guitarist, vocalist and songwriter). We're excited to see you tonight!!

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Missing my dear friend, Nicki Jones

Yoga after Softball

Join Us For Live Music Tonight at the Pioneer Saloon with Annika Williams & Special Guest, Talented Mark Le Mon, of Dutch Uncle & President of West Coast Songwriters!! Mark & I are so excited to play for you tonight at the Pioneer Saloon!! My first Wednesdays of every month at the Pioneer will feature talented musicians from all around the Bay Area performing together with me. I'm so excited to feature one of the most talented musicians I've had the pleasure and honor of... singing with, tonight at the Pioneer Saloon! We hope to see you tonight at 8:30pm!! MARK Le MON SOUND AND LIGHT Mark Le Mon has been a composer, musician, producer, film producer, voice-over, Foley artist, and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area and Internationally for more than 35 years. His career has included tenure as a composer at L.A.-based Fricon Entertainment, a producer at Digital Audio Productions, an artist manager, a composer at Techno-Pop, a partner with Element 151 Films, and a co-founder of Starmaker Entertainment. Mark is the current President of the West Coast Songwriters Association. Mark is also a Co-Founder of Yormo Inc. and Yormo.com. Mark performed at the 40th Anniversary concert for Earth Day in Washington D.C. with Artists: Sting, John Legend, Joss Stone, Booker T, Mavis Staples, Bob Weir, and others.

You all have a beautiful light within that can brighten the world #yoga #sunnyday #summer #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #shinebright #sunshine #heart #makeadifference #bealight #friendship #happy #stopdropandyoga #findyourstrong #findyourpurpose #findyourfreedom #findyourtruenorth #be #bestrong #california #freespirit #friendsforever #dance #free

Happy Summer! #yoga #summer #friendsforever #naturelover #portolavalley #california #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #stopdropandyoga #bestrong #lovemydog #happy #fit #be

"It is never wrong to do the right thing." Mark Twain"It is never wrong to do the right thing." Mark Twain

May we all keep stoppin', droppin', & doin yoga :) & spreading good energy all around the world!!!

River & Annika day in Lake Tahoe

Singing is one of my greatest passions I feel so grateful to meet & create music with so many amazing musicians! It is such an honor to sing with you and celebrate such pure & beautiful potential!! #music #musician #musiclover

I love this beautiful lady! I feel so blessed to meet the amazing people I meet through my yoga classes and retreats. I just want to send love & gratitude to you today and always #yogaeverydamnday #yogaworkspaloalto #yogaeverywhere #yoga #yogaretreat #love #joy #peaceful #joyofmylife #meaning #myhappyplace #bestrong #free #gratitude @yogaworks @mandukayoga @prana @annikawilliamsyoga @yogatreesf @allyogathailand #santateresa #yogalife #friendsforever #believeinyourself #stopdropandyoga #samanthashaktibrown

Our retreat in Costa Rica

Life is far from easy, but it teaches us deep wisdom if we are brave and strong enough. Often, that means walking away into the unknown alone. But then, we learn faith & the light within us & what love really is, & what love is not.

Thinking of you, dear Josh Marsland, & our beautiful journey to Thailand exactly 3 years ago today. This trip changed my life and I'll never forget the view over Koh Phi Phi Don that brought tears to our eyes, it was so beautiful. Ever since, the Thai islands have been the happy place in my mind that I day dream of probably every day; I can see that clear, turquoise Indian Ocean in shades of the most stunning blues and greens against the white sand, the fire dancers all ...along the beach as soon as the sun set. I can feel the bath-water warm ocean and swimming at Bamboo island & realizing that I was swimming in an ocean on the other side of the planet from my home Pacific. It blew my mind in such a cool way I'll always remember the first time I jet skied, & checking out gorgeous Koh Phanang by jet ski before the full moon party. ...And meeting the sweet elephants the next day; that was so amazing and a happy-place memory in my mind that I will remember as long as I live, especially of the sweetest female elephant who kept leaning into me as I pet her and talked to her. I fell in love with her. I loved our ferry rides as we island hopped from beautiful island to beautiful island... kayaking to Lana Bay & our yoga photo shoots with the most majestic scenery I've ever seen. Sum Tom green papaya salad almost every day! My favorite thing!! ...And the most delicious pad Thai!! I will never forget the best trip of my life and I Thank you with all my heart for being my travel buddy and my stop-drop-and-handstand/yoga bff on this amazing journey & for having my back so fully and completely. I will cherish this trip all of my life! With All my love, A. See more

My happy places that nourish my soul & inspire my heart = being outside on a sunny day, being upside down, being in the ocean, at the beach, in the sunshine, on a surf board or a paddle board, sun salutations, letting my yoga practice & body flow where my spirit guides me & the creative sequence of organic movements & sequences for my classes that come from this, skiing on beautiful fresh snow with friends & a hot tub after, Being with my dog or horse, Just Being with someone... close to me :) What are your happy places that nourish your soul & inspire your heart with happiness & peace? I'd love for you to share them with me! #yoga #happy #happyplace #animallovers #sunnyday #yogaeverydamnday #peace #happiness #free #breathe #ocean #supyoga #sup #surf #surfing #headstand #beachyoga #bestrong #love #lovelife #ocean #oceanside #costarica #santateresa #health #wellness #fitness #beautiful #nature #naturelovers @mandukayoga @prana @aloyoga @yogaworks @lululemon #yogaworkspaloalto See more

Register Today for my Spring Detox-Flow Workshop this Saturday at YogaWorks! Announcing Helios Wellness Center in downtown Palo Alto!

Spring Detox-Flow Workshop - This Saturday at YogaWorks Palo Alto! Register Online Today!

I'm so excited to see you this Saturday at 2:30pm at YogaWorks, Palo Alto for my Spring Detox-Flow workshop!! This spring, give yourself this wonderful gift of renewal, contentment & the highest expression of you with asanas, yoga sequences & the Yamas & Niyamas to regularly detoxify our bodies & minds for the most vibrant, healthy, optimally regenerating & rejuvenating, centered & happy you! Register online today at https://goo.gl/Kj64yu for Spring Detox-Flow Workshop with Annika Williams at YogaWorks Palo Alto ~ Saturday, March 25th 2:30-4:30pm

Someone went in the muddy creek while momma was practicing ;) #labrador #love #yoga #sunnyday #yogaeverydamnday #animallovers #happy

Such a beautiful retreat in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica!! I'm sending so much love to my dear & beautiful students on this retreat! #yoga #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #beautiful #beach #beachyoga #be #bestrong #loveofmylife #loveyou #fit #fitness #fitgirl #surf #surfing #surfer #surfergirl

I'm so excited to share my upcoming workshop at YogaWorks Palo Alto, Spring Detox Flow, with you this March 25th, 2:30-4:30pm! Harmoniously each year the world cleanses and sheds itself to support an abundance of healthy new buds to burst forth in the spring. We can support our minds, hearts, bodies, immune systems, optimal circulation, oxygenation and cellular renewal in the same way to create greater happiness, self-actualization, increased energy, empowerment, health...y strength, balance, wellness and a radiant glow of vibrancy and Prana in our lives through the yoga practice and the practice of detoxification. We will practice sequences to fortify and cleanse our internal organs and increase oxygenation, optimal circulation and cellular renewal to give you the gift of self-renewal, strength, inner-spring-cleaning and a glow of wellness that shines from the inside out, while we also explore the detoxification of the mind through the yamas and niyamas to learn how a regular practice of the 8-limbs of yoga creates greater peace of mind and unfolds into the Highest expression of our being. Flow into wellness, strength, clarity and harmony this spring with Detox Flow with Annika Williams and unfold into the radiant bloom of your potential in body, mind, heart, & spirit. #yoga #healthyliving #fitness #bestrong #yogaeverydamnday #happiness #yogaworkspaloalto #breathe #joy #fit @mandukayoga @prana See more

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Such a good day in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica It began teaching a yoga class for the most wonderful group of yoginis and yogis around the pool at Selina, @selina_hostels, then a bike ride in my bikini to my favorite boutique of talented clothing designers and artists to buy another pair of my all-time favorite handmade-with-love yoga pants & this palm-tree-sunset bikini at @swelltropicalhipstore. I rode in the sunshine to visit friends at Tropico Latino to say an enorm...ous thank you to all of the incredible staff for such a beautiful week leading my yoga retreat there and for their kind & generous hearts and brightest spirits . And then over to see friends at a surf shop in Playa Carmen to surf the most beautiful Santa Teresa waves. After surfing and handstands on the beach, I rode my beach-cruiser back to the beach in front of Selina to spend the rest of the afternoon with friends, playing in the waves and watching the beautiful sunset. So grateful!! #grateful #happy #friends #yoga #beach #endlesssummer #sunshine #surf #sunset #santateresa #beautiful #costarica #practice #love #lovemylife #love yourself #happiness #joy #peace #bestrong #free #yogaretreat #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeverywhere #fun #fit #fitness #play #puravida #perfectday #beachday #ocean #sunshine #divine #simple #be @manduka @prana @yogaworks @annikawilliamsyoga @yogatreesf See more

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Happy Friday!! Start your Fun-Pants Friday with me at 9:30am at YogaWorks Palo Alto Vinyasa Flow until you glow with morning Sun Salutations, and begin a great new day centered and invigorated, content and shining bright with your inner light and wellness from the inside out

When we circle together, the possibilities are endless! We’re deeply immersed in the magic and beauty at Annika Williams Yoga Costa Rica retreat! ~ True Nature Education

I'm very excited to share my upcoming workshop at YogaWorks Palo Alto, Detox Flow, this March with you! Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 2.16, "hey duhkham anagatam ~ In our lives, we can pro-actively support our health and wellness and empower our bodies, minds, hearts and spirits in the highest way through detoxification, meditation, the 8-limbs of Astanga Yoga and a consistent yoga practice. This spring, I'm excited to share with you a Spring-Cleanse Workshop, "Detox Flow" at Y...ogaWorks Palo Alto. In this workshop, we will align with the natural rhythm of the Earth and the annual cycle of renewal and rebirth. Harmoniously each year the world cleanses and sheds itself to support an abundance of healthy new buds to burst forth in the spring. We can support our minds, hearts, bodies, immune systems, optimal circulation, oxygenation and cellular renewal in the same way to create greater happiness, self-actualization, increased energy, empowerment, healthy strength, balance, wellness and a radiant glow of vibrancy and Prana in our lives through the yoga practice and the practice of detoxification. When we are in this place of balance and wellness, this provides greater peace of mind and a cleansing of that which in the mind gets in our way of clarity and clear connection to inner wisdom and the state of sweetness, contentment and Pure-being consciousness. Yoga is such a wonderful way to regularly detoxify, cleanse and encourage optimal circulation and oxygenation, and in this workshop, we will learn and explore the specific asanas that encourage and support overall detoxification in body, mind and heart. We will practice sequences to fortify and cleanse our internal organs and increase oxygenation, optimal circulation and cellular renewal to give you the gift of self-renewal, strength, inner-spring-cleaning and a glow of wellness that shines from the inside out, while we also explore the detoxification of the mind through the yamas and niyamas to learn how a regular practice of the 8-limbs of yoga creates greater peace of mind and unfolds into the Highest expression of our being. Flow into wellness, strength, clarity and harmony this spring with Detox Flow with Annika Williams and unfold into the radiant bloom of your potential in body, mind, heart, & spirit. See more

Our Beautiful Pura Vida Journey Is Just Around The Corner!!

Blessings & Love For Your Bhakti Pura Vida Journey!!

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The new year is here and it’s time to get back to you! That’s why we’re hosting a 14-day yoga and meditation challenge to help you reset your body, mind, and so...ul for 2017. Simply take an in-studio or online MyYogaWorks class a day starting January 23rd, and before you know it you’ll be your healthiest and happiest self. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2imtANj As part of the Happy New You challenge, you will: Commit to your health Silence your inner critic Feel great in your skin Win amazing prizes Start the New Year Right

Last chance to begin your New Year inspired & refreshed by the beauty of Costa Rica, centered in health, happiness, & the highest expression of you!! Register for a beautiful practice-deepening & centering experience together, present in the moment in Pura vida life changing inspiration!! Register today at http://truenatureyogawellness.com//yoga-retreat-annika-wi/ #lifeisbeautiful #costarica #yogalife #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #breathe #happy #spa #travel #supyoga #sup #surf #santateresa #live #fitlife #puravida #love #free #fitgirl #beach #beachyoga #beachlife #happiness #simplelife #goodlife #om #peace #beLove #bestrong @mandukayoga @prana @yogatreesf @yogaworks @aloyoga @annikawilliamsyoga #mauritius @luxresorts @luxbellemare @lululemonausnz @lululemon @shaktiactivewear