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Alia J. Khan

@aliajkhan

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I help all kinds of bodies feel confident on the yoga mat - not just the bendy ones 😘
Owner | @oakandlotusyoga
Teacher | @fwfglife

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Let’s do some yoga together!

If you’re looking for an easy to follow teacher who will make the practice actually feel good in YOUR body - no matter what you look like - I’m your gal!

In person in Austin, livestream on Zoom, and On Demand! Beginner-friendly, spicy, and everything in between!

Tap my link in bio to check out all the options I have for you, and let’s gooooooo! 😍😍😍

#yoga #yogateacher by @aliajkhan

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9 months ago

I want to send a HUGE thank you out to the wise and wonderful @adrienelouise, because working with her and her team inspired and gave me the courage to embark on my own online yoga community journey!

I started teaching yoga in 2012, and opened my first studio in 2015. And from day 1, connecting with my students in person has brought me so much joy and fulfillment that I never wanted to explore the world of online yoga teaching.

And while COVID forced me to take my teaching online, I stayed within the safety of my existing community and didn’t open my offerings up to the wild world of social media/YouTube.

Because let’s face it - as unfriendly as the yoga world can sometimes be, the internet can be a jillion times worse 🥴 And the truth is, the thought of putting myself out there in that way made me very nervous!

But for the past two years, I’ve had the joy and privilege of working with Adriene and her team to create videos for *her* online community, Find What Feels Good @fwfglife

And getting to see firsthand what an incredibly loving, supportive, and connected community she’s been able to cultivate has been eye opening.

Plus, the incredible response from the FWFG community to my videos showed me that there is indeed room - and even a hunger - for my teaching online!

And so, The Friendly Yogi was born! So thank you Adriene and friends for inspiring this next chapter in yoga teaching journey and for giving me the courage to go for it!

If you haven’t already, jump on over to TheFriendlyYogi.com to see what I’m all about!

And thanks to all of YOU for being a part of my community and helping me make the yoga world a friendlier place! If you know anyone else who would dig our Friendly Yogi vibe, tag them in the comments! ❤️❤️❤️

#Yoga #YogaWithAdriene #YogaTeacher #BodyInclusive #BodyInclusiveYoga #InclusiveYoga #YourBodyYourPractice #TheFriendlyYogi #YogaCommunity #YogaOnDemand #YogaVideos #OnlineYoga #YogaAtHome #YogaForBeginners #Inclusion #BodyPositive #BodyPositiveFitness #YogaForStressRelief #Wellness #MentalHealth #Health #CurvyYoga #FriendlyYoga #DesiYoga #SouthAsianYoga #SouthAsianYogaTeacher #YogaTips #YogaTutorial #YogaForEverybody by @aliajkhan

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3 years ago

These pictures make me happy. These PEOPLE make me happy 😊😍🥰

#YogaHome #Community taken in Oak and Lotus Yoga by @aliajkhan

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The combo class of your dreams: ✨Relaxed Flow + Yin✨

Begin with a gentle, yummy flow designed to:
✨Improve mobility
✨Promote active recovery (aka recovery that involves movement.)
✨Quiet your busy mind.

Then settle into stretchy Yin poses that:
✨Passively build flexibility (aka you get to rest while the poses do all the work for you!)
✨Promote even deeper recovery. (Accessing the fascia, not just the muscles)
✨Deactivate the stress response and heal your nervous system.

Come experience the magic and leave feeling transformed!

Whether you’re stiff + achy from an intense workout or sitting at a desk all day, this class is exactly what you need! taken in Oak and Lotus Yoga by @aliajkhan

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4 days ago

Just making sure I remember how to put on makeup 😅 by @aliajkhan

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7 days ago

Introducing: The Spicy Breakdown!

I looooove breaking down advanced poses and helping my students get into them for the very first time. It’s such a high for everyone involved!

The key is that I break the pose down into manageable stages that help you build the strength you need to get to the next stage.

So no matter where you are in your yoga journey, there’s a stage you can work on that will help you grow!

Come play on the mat with me Monday nights and explore the spicier side of our practice in a fun, accessible way! Every class will include a 5-10 min workshop-style segment where I’ll break down an advanced pose and coach you through it.

We’ll work on the same pose for 4-6 weeks, so you’ll really have a chance to build on what you learn.

Available in studio and via Zoom! DM me with any questions or pose requests! taken in Oak and Lotus Yoga by @aliajkhan

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7 days ago

I looooove teaching MFR (myofascial release - aka self-massage using props like racquetballs and blocks) because it feels soooo good, but tbh it’s hard to squeeze it into a flow class!

So I’m SUPER excited about my upcoming event - Sound + Release: A Stretchy Sound Bath!

We’ll get to spend the first half hour focused entirely on working out all those knots and tight spots using MFR.

Then for the last 45 min, you’ll settle into yummy, stretchy Yin poses while relaxing to a Harmonic Sound Bath. I’ll play my full set of crystal bowls and sing Om in harmony with their vibrations.

Space is limited, so grab your tickets at @oakandlotusyoga link in bio! by @aliajkhan

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10 days ago

Never underestimate the power of moving and breathing in community. ✨ taken in Oak and Lotus Yoga by @aliajkhan

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17 days ago

Cozy season is coming! 🍂

And cozy really is what we do best. ☕️✨

We know the rainy, chilly weather makes you want to stay home. But trust us, it’ll be more than worth the trip if you come hang with us in the studio instead 😉

Or you can always join us on Zoom from your own cozy lil home! taken in Oak and Lotus Yoga by @aliajkhan

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19 days ago

We’re partnering with @waterloogreenway for something special: 90’s Flow + Harmonic Sound Bath. ✨

Join Alia at @moodyamphitheater in Waterloo Park on Monday, October 5 at 6pm for an evening of sound therapy, followed by some feel-good 90s nostalgia.

Come move, breathe, connect, and unwind in one of Austin’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. All ages + abilities welcome, and it’s completely free.

We can’t wait to see y’all in the park!💚

Learn more + RSVP at waterloogreenway.org/yoga

#WaterlooGreenway #WaterlooWellness #WaterlooParkYoga #YogaandSound by @aliajkhan

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BTS: Why 🥰 Relaxed Flow 🥰 is so special! taken in Oak and Lotus Yoga by @aliajkhan

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