Awakened Spirit Yoga

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Guatemala
Tzununá
Awakened Spirit Yoga

We are a non-profit educational org that offers transformative yoga & mindfulness programs.

We are activated, inspired changemakers dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to radically innovate for the health of our collective environment. We offer retreats and trainings around the globe with a holistic focus on yogic philosophy, permaculture principles, and leadership skills.

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Awakened Spirit Yoga 🌈

This June, and every month, we honour the beauty, strength, and diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We know that pride is about more than celebration; it’s about visibility, safety, self-expression, and the right to exist fully and freely in your body and your truth.

In our space, yoga is not about fitting into a mold, it’s about coming home to yourself. We believe that every body is worthy, every identity is valid, and every person deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported on their mat. That’s part of why all our trainings at ASY are designed with inclusivity at the heart of them.

Pride reminds us that authenticity is a practice. It asks us to show up as we are, to breathe into who we’re becoming, and to hold space for one another with compassion and respect.

Whether you’re exploring your identity, celebrating it loudly, or simply seeking a place to belong, you are welcome here at ASY.

With love,
The Awakened Spirit Yoga Team

20/05/2026

Life, like yoga, holds both the sunshine and the rain. ☀️🌧️

There are moments in your practice and in life where everything feels open and light. And then there are moments that ask us to sit with discomfort, to soften into challenge, and to trust the process even when it’s hard.

This beautiful poem from Erin Hanson reminds us… we don’t grow from ease alone. It’s the balance of both, the sunshine and the rain, that shapes us into more compassionate teachers.

Is there a poem that you often refer back to? Let us know in the comments.

14/05/2026

Ready to deepen your yoga practice and truly support birthing people through every stage of their journey?

Our 85 Hour Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training (Self-Paced) is designed to guide you into meaningful, impactful work for clients during pregnancy and the early postpartum period.

This internationally recognized, Yoga Alliance-certified program is fully virtual and self-paced, giving you the flexibility to learn from anywhere, on your own time. With lifetime access at Awaekend Spirit Yoga, in-app viewing, downloadable resources, and ongoing mentorship, you’ll have everything you need from the beginning.

Whether you’re looking to expand your teaching or step into a more specialized path, this training is the place to start.

🧘🏽‍♀️Visit our website to learn more and register.

07/05/2026

In one of our more popular blogs, Yoga Poses for Back Care during Pregnancy & Postpartum Alexa Rittichier (Prenatal Yoga Facilitator & Doula), shares a gentle, effective daily routine designed to support clients through every stage of their birth journey.

From pelvic tilts and figure four stretches to restorative supported bridge, these simple movements are designed to ease tension, improve mobility, and help clients reconnect with their body.

Whether you’re just getting into prenatal yoga work, or looking to add it to your practice, give this one a read :)

01/05/2026

“Yoga’s future is rooted in connection: to self, to community, and to a deeper purpose that extends far beyond the mat.” - Julia Forest, ASY Founder

This is something we come back to again and again in our courses at Awakened Spirit Yoga. It isn’t just what happens during a class, it’s the way we listen inward, the way we hold space for others, and the way we carry that awareness into our everyday lives.

We believe our role as teachers is to foster real connection, beyond alignment cues and sequences (which are of course important too!). To create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

Because the future of yoga isn’t about doing more, it’s about feeling more, connecting more, and remembering why we began this incredible journey in the first place.

If you’ve been thinking about continuing your teaching path, we’d love to connect. Visit our website to find a course that fits with your goals.

23/04/2026

Did you know yoga can support your immune system through the thymus gland? 🧘‍♀️

In our blog we explore the fascinating connection between yoga, immunity, and the thymus gland, a small but powerful gland located near the heart that plays a key role in developing the body’s immune defenses.

Often called the heart of the immune system, the thymus helps produce T-lymphocytes, the cells that protect us from infection. As we age, this gland naturally shrinks, but yoga philosophy teaches that mindful movement, breathwork, and heart-centered awareness can help keep this vital area active and supported.

In the blog, we explore how chest-opening yoga poses, breath practices, and meditation on the Anahata (heart) chakra may help stimulate the thymus and promote overall vitality. You’ll also learn about supportive practices like Camel Pose, Fish Pose, Plow Pose, and Bhastrika Pranayama, all designed to expand the chest, improve posture, and encourage healthy energy flow around the heart center. Visit our website to read the full post.

16/04/2026

At ASY, we often speak about compassion and kindness as practices we cultivate both on and off the mat. In her poem Kindness, Naomi Shihab Nye reminds us that our deepest empathy often grows from our own experiences of vulnerability, loss, and change.

“Before you know what kindness really is
you must lose things,
feel the future dissolve in a moment
like salt in a weakened broth.
What you held in your hand,
what you counted and carefully saved,
all this must go so you know
how desolate the landscape can be
between the regions of kindness.”

How can we incorporate the practice of staying present with difficulty rather than rushing past it? What do we need to soften to move through challenge, whether in life, in birth, or even in a difficult pose? This season we’re leaning into the tenderness that connects us all. We hope you are too.

08/04/2026

If you’re passionate about supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum we have our online Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training that offers a meaningful way to deepen your knowledge and expand your professional path.

This internationally accredited program is available through flexible self-paced online learning or instructor-led live virtual training, allowing you to study in a way that fits your schedule.

🌿What you’ll gain from this immersive training:
• Yoga Alliance–recognized credentials – Earn your 85-hour Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) designation plus a 20-hour Postnatal Yoga Teacher Certificate
• A holistic understanding of pregnancy and birth – Explore the physiological, psychological, sociological, historical, and spiritual dimensions of the birth journey
• Traditional and therapeutic yoga practices – Rooted in Northern Indian traditions, blending classical Hatha and Vinyasa approaches
• Holistic health perspectives – Learn practical applications of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine in pregnancy and postpartum care
• Personal and professional growth – Reflect on and transform your own birth story while gaining tools to support others

🌿Who this training is for:
• Yoga teachers wanting to deepen their teaching skills
• Doulas, midwives, educators, and healthcare professionals
• Individuals on their own pregnancy journey seeking deeper connection through yoga
• Anyone passionate about reproductive health and conscious birthing

The program includes 105 hours of training (85 prenatal + 20 postnatal) and can be completed over up to 24 months. Visit our website for more info.

01/04/2026

Why pelvic stability is so important 🍃🍃

After birth, many parents are surprised by how much their posture changes. Nearly 80% of people experience back pain during or after pregnancy, and it makes sense when you consider everything the body has been through. The glutes often weaken, hip flexors tighten, and the pelvic floor and core muscles need time to regain strength. At the same time, your uterus is still shrinking, organs are shifting back into place, your body may still be bleeding for several weeks, and your breasts may feel heavier and more sensitive. Add in frequent feeding, lifting, and carrying your baby, and it’s easy for the body to fall into patterns that strain the back and neck.

This is where gentle postpartum yoga and mindful movement can be so supportive. Many new parents find themselves hunching forward to breastfeed, carrying babies on one hip, or walking with slumped shoulders and a forward head, all common parts of what’s often called postpartum posture.

Simple yoga-based stretches and strengthening exercises can help reconnect with the core and pelvic floor, open the chest and shoulders, and bring the body back into better alignment over time. At Awakened Spirit Yoga we always remind teachers that healing takes time, small, supportive movements and body awareness can make a big difference during the postpartum months.

24/03/2026

World Doula Week is a moment to honour the quiet, powerful work of holding space.

As yoga teachers, we practice presence, breath, and trust in the body’s wisdom. In birthwork, doulas do something very similar, We both invite people to turn inward, to listen deeply, and to move through transformation with support rather than force.

Through our sister organization Doula School, we have been able to experience the natural symmetry between doula care and pre- and postnatal yoga: meeting people where they are, adapting to the moment, and creating safety through calm, consistent presence.

This week, we celebrate doulas and yoga practitioners who support families through some of life’s most profound transitions, reminding us that care, breath, and embodied support change everything.

If you’ve ever considered training as a doula, visit DoulaSchool.com to learn more about the available programs.

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