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Lana 🌞 Jones 🌞 She/Her

@thehappystretch

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"Happiness breathes when you do"~Unknown :)
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Like the tree, we grow in the quiet, rooted in what we cannot yet see.

Deeply grateful to everyone who showed up, breathed, moved, and shared this special evening with me at Adamson Estate.

This place stole my heart years ago when I lived nearby and walked here daily. To return and share movement, connection, and community in this beautiful space felt so special!

What a beautiful evening.

Thank you @saugaparksrec and everyone who came out.

My heart is full.

#thehappystretch💛 by @thehappystretch

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2 months ago

I am who I am and that is enough.

I couldn't't agree more. Well said! @shreddy

For too long, women have carried the weight of so much judgement, both loud and inferred. Quiet assumptions about how we should live, love, marry, have children, nurture, succeed, or sacrifice.

But a woman’s life is not a template.

Breaking the cycle begins by allowing women the freedom to live in their own truth.

So today and every day I celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically, beyond expectation and beyond explanation.

I am who I am. And that is enough

#InternationalWomensDay

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7 months ago

Thankful Thursday Throwback 🤍with @fitbodiesinc and @couplesresorts

Grateful for the opportunity to take care of myself in ways that truly serve me
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Rest. Movement. Stillness. Boundaries

Taking care of you is a blessing. Never forget that by @thehappystretch

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8 months ago

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest.

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Rest is the time your nervous system shifts from “fight or flight” into “repair and renew. It's how our bodies and mind repair, reset, and thrive.

Rest looks different for everyone. Maybe for you it is a getaway trip somewhere special (if you’re able), or maybe it’s:
Staying home with a good book
Booking a massage or facial
🧘‍♀️ Taking a yoga class
Sitting quietly with tea
Or simply taking an afternoon nap

Whatever form it takes , listen to your body and allow it.

You don’t earn rest , you need it!

#thehappystretch💛 by @thehappystretch

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8 months ago

Flashback Friday!

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Cheers to another fantastic teaching vacation with @fitbodiesinc !

Thankful for the magic of this beautiful yoga practice and the reminder to be present, detach from the phone this week, and fully live in the moment. So good seeing familiar faces again at @couplesresorts Swept Away in Negril.

Grateful for the movement, the nourishing food, bare foot walks on Seven Mile Beach… and the beautiful souls.

Deep gratitude

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#Teachingvacation
#FlashbackFriday by @thehappystretch

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8 months ago

Movement Is the Music🎶✨

Movement is the Magic

Movement supports transformation on every level , body, heart, breath and mind ..
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8 months ago

Hi, New Year!
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Rooting into presence this year even more and with movement.

May we all choose to find light along every path.

Offering blessings and gratitude for all we meet.

Sending happiness, health, and love, today and always to you all ✨
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9 months ago

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A soul filled with gratitude.

An open heart, ready to give and receive.

Thankful for life's blessings and lessons that have shaped me into who I am today.

Wishing everyone a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

#thehappystretch💛 by @thehappystretch

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a year ago

Happy New Year! I’m Lana. 👋🏽 A formal introduction to everyone passing by 😊

A few little things about me:

I love the outdoors (minus the bugs 🤦🏽‍♀️)

I’ve practiced yoga for 20+ years and taught for over 6 years.

.I have a love - hate thing at times with social media, less is definitely more for me, but hey, that’s just my vibe 💁🏽‍♀️

.This is definitely the longest post I've probably ever written 🤣

And one more thing—I don’t believe in resolutions.

It’s just not my thing (but no judgment for those who love them!)

Instead, I’ve leaned in on a word—or sometimes two—to guide me each year. For the past four years, one of my guiding words has been Healing. It became my anchor during a time of profound loss, as I said physical goodbyes to many loved ones in a short span of time.

Loss reminded me to seek beauty in all things, stay true to myself, and trust in God (or the universe, or whatever brings you peace).

As 2025 begins, I’m still discovering my word/s, but I know the theme will center on consistent balance.

What word/s will guide you this year?

#thehappystretch💛 by @thehappystretch

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2 years ago

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" Winter is the time of sacred balance and rejuvenation of life in preparation for the coming spring. It represents abundance, teaching and gratitude." ~ Noelle Vignola

Sweet reminders in this quote to honour Winter's
Sacred Balance.

Happy Winter Solstice.

#thehappystretch💛 by @thehappystretch

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2 years ago

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Grateful for unforgettable memories, soul-soothing yoga, and thrilling adventures @clubmedturkoise Huge thanks to @fitbodiesinc for making it possible, pure magic every time!
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2 years ago

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Life Is Short—Make It Sweet, and Let People Live Their Way!

Truly, let them.

Not everyone dreams of marriage, owning a house, or climbing the corporate ladder.

Not everyone chooses or wants the path of parenthood. And some might take a step toward it, catch a glimpse, and realize it’s just not for them (and that’s perfectly okay).

If someone is happy traveling the world, living in an RV, embracing a high-powered career, or dedicating themselves to art, let them. If they’re finding joy in simple pleasures, prioritizing self-care, or skipping pineapple on pizza, let them.

Life is short. Respect their choices and meet them with acceptance, not judgment. Diversity in how we live makes the world more vibrant, more interesting, and more connected.

Let people live—and celebrate the beauty of their individuality.

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#thehappystretch💛 by @thehappystretch

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