Intro and welcome to YOD Yoga

Aparigraha – Non-Grasping & non attachment YOD Lens: Letting go & trustHow YOD teaches it:Releasing attachment to outcomesAllowing the nervous system to downshiftPracticing surrender without collapseBelief shift:“I am enough without holding on.”In the body:Easier breathSofter jaw, shoulders, hipsGreater adaptabilityEmail me for opportunity to work with me 1:1 [email protected]

Brahmacharya – Wise Use of EnergyYOD Lens: Intentional focusHow YOD teaches it:Breath-movement coherenceFewer poses, deeper presenceAwareness of where energy leaksBelief shift:“Where I place my attention, energy follows.”In the body:Increased vitalityLess fatigueStronger mind-body [email protected] For 1:1 information or learn how to teach YOD Yoga

YOD Lens: Energy integrityHow YOD teaches it:Respecting personal capacityNot borrowing force from joints, breath, or momentumEncouraging rest without guiltBelief shift:“I don’t need to take more than I need.”In the body:Sustainable strengthBalanced effortLess burnoutEmail me with questions [email protected]

Satya – TruthfulnessYOD Lens: Self-awareness & honest sensationHow YOD teaches it:Tracking breath, effort, and emotional responseEncouraging students to notice what is, not what “should be”Belief shift:“I can be honest without judgment.”In the body:More efficient alignmentLess compensationClearer choicesEmail me [email protected]

Ahimsa – Non-HarmingYOD Lens: Nervous system safetyHow YOD teaches it:Breath regulation before movementListening to sensation instead of forcing shapesLanguage of compassion in cueingBelief shift:“I am safe to slow down.”“I do not need to push to be worthy.”In the body:Reduced grippingSofter transitionsLess sympathetic dominanceEmail me with questions [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Join Danielle Jokinen for a Tabata YOD class! Want to learn more or teach YOD Yoga ? Email [email protected]

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 [email protected]

YOD yoga method and why the 12 min HIIT?Email me [email protected] 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 FlowShort, 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 & MetabolismHIIT 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 StrengthAlternating 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 StillnessThe 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 MindEven in 12 minutes, HIIT triggers a powerful endorphin rush that lifts mood, reduces anxiety, and sharpens focus. HG HormoneYou finish feeling alive, clear, and connected — not depleted.⚖️ 6. Time-Efficient and SustainableYou don’t need long workouts to make real change — you need intention and consistency. Cortisol after 20 min steady state12 minutes is long enough to create transformation, short enough to maintain a regular practice. 🧠 The Nervous System & the YOD MethodThe 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.

See how the connection of the 8 limbs of yoga connect with YOD Yoga . Questions or other suggestions email me [email protected]

Tune in and listen why YOD Yoga is different and why it's not like every other yoga class or fitness class. Listen to what it is:Awareness in actionOptimal bone alignment Movement in all planesNotice how the speak to us from pain and what we can do You are already whole and complete so let's more in freedom with that knowing Email me with insights or questions [email protected]

Set your day off in the right alignment with this rampage to get your mind, heart and frequency in sync! www.yodyoga.comEmail me [email protected] with questions and take aways - if you want to do 1:1 Life Coaching with me -Email me saying I am ready now!

Listen to the 5 top ways to improve your emotional intelligence with YOD Yoga!

Tune in and drop in a meditation with Danielle Jokinen to get access to insights, truth and wisdom! Email for Spiritual Life Coaching with Danielle [email protected]

What desire is behind your actions? Is it from a place of purity or a place of fleeting passion that doesn't last? Take time to purify the heart and come from a pure place of peace and action!

Yoga warm upIntegration 20 sec High Boat 20 sec Crow10 Toe to Wrist TapsTabata Push Ups & Side PlankCobra & Leg LowersSkaters & Standing BicyclesBear Taps & Handstand

Notice how you are now. What's your nervous system telling you? What is the state you are living in?We can only heal and expand based on the level of our nervous system.Tune in and listen and any questions email me [email protected]

The five pillars that are the foundation of that practice of YOD Yoga! breath Optimal AlignmentCenter LineResistance SpaceSee how these show up in your life and on your mat.

Join us for a YOD yoga class! 6 movements 60 sec40 sec20 sec With a yoga coolDown!

This is the time to awaken. To step into awareness with acceptance as it is. Truly absorb the awareness to awaken to a new possibility.What is that for you? What is your next awakening?Want a 1:1 to support you on your journey?Try Life Coaching with me using the YOD Method. Send me an email to get started [email protected]

Tune into the class today! Integration 10 slg leg squat 10 calf raises 20 sec Crow X 3Tabata Push UpsSuperman Pulldown SkatersBicycles & Handstand

After allowing in awareness the ability to accept things as they are will start a breakthrough and transformation in one's life! Listen in to see how you can apply into your life and fine peace and calm and possibilities.Email me and share insights and takeaways [email protected]

Tap into the now moment and you will know how! Want help to build this way of being in your life? Email me [email protected] For 1:1 sessions or group coaching

Tune into the conversation with space.what does it mean and how does it happen in once's life? Also for what benefit can we achieve from taking space?Listen at the end for the meditation on space. Email me your takeaways [email protected]

How to be your authentic self!Such a powerful question and could be so confusing and hard to step into your authentic self. Listen and see how you can let go of lies to step into your true authentic self and beyond! Yodyoga.com

Tune in to Receive your truth!

Take time to tune in. Listen to your heart and how to take action on it.

Principle #3 in the YOD Yoga Method is Follow Through - The result of a focused intention and inspired action. You are left feeling complete and whole right now. The goal is to feel that all the time. The desire is the end result of the follow, yet we need intention and action to help us get there. And on repeat until it changes our embodiment and being.

Tune in to how to take Aligned Action from you values and purpose! Take the action from your intention and get access to follow through and magic in your life over and over again

Tap more into the YOD Principles and see how they can support your life on and off your yoga mat!

Want to know more about the story behind YOD Yoga?Listen to Danielle Jokinen share some insight and information about the YOD method and how you can use it for your yoga class, fitness classes, meditation sessions and just life! Come and listen to: ❤️What is the value of setting your life with intention? ❤️Why it's important to get to the root cause of pain or a situation? ❤️What you can access to when you follow the principles of YOD Yoga. ​ Be Intentional ​ Take Action ​ Follow Through​ Tune in ​ Receive ​ Be YOU❤️ How to be authentically you.❤️What's the importance of understanding how your body moves so that you can move pain free and live your best life. https://www.yodyoga.comVisit the above link or email me:[email protected]

Welcome to the world of YOD Yoga!