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Selena Lael

About

"Selena is ever grateful to her teachers. From birth, she has been immersed in yogic teachings and practices. Her personal journey of yoga and meditation began at the age of 5 when she began Transcendental Meditation.

Selena spent many years studying different forms of yoga as...
"Selena is ever grateful to her teachers. From birth, she has been immersed in yogic teachings and practices. Her personal journey of yoga and meditation began at the age of 5 when she began Transcendental Meditation.

Selena spent many years studying different forms of yoga asanas and chose to become certified as a Vinyasa Yoga Instructor in 2014.

In 2004 she graduated from the National Holistic Institute, where she studied massage therapy, anatomy and health education. Selena is a certified Transformational Life Coach, Awakened Life teacher, Yoga & Yoga Nidra Instructor and Dance Instructor.

For over 20 years she has been committed to her own spiritual practice, and has been a devoted student of Her Holiness Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi since 2001.

Her studies have brought a deeper understanding of the chakra system and subtle bodies, mindfulness practices that guide us back to the peace of the present moment, the practice of allowing, emotional intelligence, basic neuroscience, and much more. For decades she has studied yogic practices such as mantra meditation, asana, and different breathing/pranayama techniques, which she often incorporates into her classes and workshops.

Selena leads retreats and workshops in the United States, Costa Rica and Mexico, and is continually expanding her worldwide community. She also leads ongoing live meditation and mindfulness practices, dharma talks and lectures, and yoga for the Insight Timer and Wellness Coach apps.

She is passionate about creating healing, all-inclusive and uplifting environment. Selena is deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve and share the wisdom of her teachers. In her words, "May we awaken to the powerful creators we are, and live this most precious life as embodied expressions of joy, passion, peace, aliveness and service."
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"Give for the sake of giving. Love for the sake of love." Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi
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Retreat Specialties

The blending of play and freedom of expression with a depth of spirituality rooted in over 30 years of personal experience and practice. Feeling deeply held in love, acceptance and safety. And feeling empowered to create and live a life of true passion, fulfillment and inner peace. Not to mention, anatomically mindful yoga asana cues to keep the body happy and safe during poses 😉

Teaching Specialties

Complete presence. Feeling safe, supported, and held in a space of non-judgement and deep, compassionate love. Playfulness! Passion! A merging of ancient Eastern wisdom, and practical Western knowledge. And an unwavering commitment to serving you in living your very best life!

What are your favorite Retreat Venues around the world

Anamaya Yoga & Health Retreat Center - Costa Rica This retreat center is truly a magical heaven on earth. Panoramic views of the jungle and ocean from both yoga decks and the infinity pool, incredible organic, locally sourced gourmet meals, and the most wonderful staff(they feel like family by the end of day 1).

What's your personal definition of what it means to thrive?

Living a fully ALIVE, deeply loving, passionate life of our own conscious creation! Taking actions in the face of fear, and going beyond the limitations of outdated beliefs and thinking.

Who do you look up to ? Who has helped you the most along your teacher / retreat leader journey?

H.H. Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi. I have had the great fortune of studying with Sai Maa for the last 20 years. Sai Maa is a true embodiment of love, passion, aliveness and service, and much of the way I teach, and how deeply I love, is a reflection of what I have learned from Sai Maa. Byron Katie, Tony Robbins, Joey Klein, Rajyo Markman, Britta Johnson, Eckhart Tolle...

Selena Lael's Videos

Welcome to this energizing 34 minute yoga practice! You will need a yoga mat and drinking water for after you complete. I invite you to honor exactly how your body is feeling today, and make any modifications you need to keep your body safe and feeling good. Remember to breat...
Welcome to this energizing 34 minute yoga practice! You will need a yoga mat and drinking water for after you complete.

I invite you to honor exactly how your body is feeling today, and make any modifications you need to keep your body safe and feeling good. Remember to breathe, and enjoy!
Allow stressful thoughts & emotions to melt away in this deeply relaxing practice of yoga nidra (guided meditation). Welcome the powerful creator you are, and access your own innate healing ability.
Allow stressful thoughts & emotions to melt away in this deeply relaxing practice of yoga nidra (guided meditation). Welcome the powerful creator you are, and access your own innate healing ability.
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