ABOUT
Clay and Water Yoga
About
Clay and Water Yoga was originally founded as a space for sisters to learn yoga through an Islamic lens.
CLAY AND WATER YOGA was founded and located in Orange County, California. We uphold the Abrahamic teaching that we are made from Clay and Water. The Creator gave us breath, and the ability to be shaped, like clay and water. Like a potter making pottery, we explore yoga as a way to shape our bodies and minds. Our bodies are ever changing vessels for our spirit.
Breath, Body and Mind are miracles. We tune in to these dynamic aspects of existence to become closer to the Creator through asana (poses), pranayama (breath work), and dhyana (mediation).
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient discipline from India. It is highly effective in revitalizing the mind, body and spirit connection. Yoga teaches focus, stability, confidence, steadiness, strength and flexibility. Yoga can be practiced by anyone of any age and physical condition. Yoga means "union", "to join", "to yoke". Yoga is the "union" of individual consciousness with universal consciousness.
Yoga can be attributed to increasing ones fulfillment and satisfaction as a human being existing in the world. It can also be attributed to improving the physical and mental condition of the person, if practiced consistently.
A consistent Yoga practice shows most improvement in the physical and mental spheres of one's life. It is recommended to attend class regularly to receive the most benefits of this historic discipline.
Islamic Yoga
Contrary to popular belief, Yoga and Islam hold many similar aspects. Through studies with pure intention, the practitioner/yogi/muslim can develop an awareness of themselves as a natural living being. We are creations of the God. Islamic Yoga is living in alignment with how the Creator intends. It is about the path of success in all areas of spirituality, in this life and the afterlife.
The Teacher
Jasmine A. Abdul-Karim is a Muslim Yoga & Ayurveda Practitioner. She credits Yoga & Ayurveda for establishing a deeper connection with God, and advocates for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing through natural medicines.
Born & raised in Southern California, Jasmine comes from an Iraqi & Moroccan mixed family. She received her Yoga Teacher Training at the Bali Yoga School in Bali, Indonesia in 2019 and Ayurveda Certifications at the Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine in Tustin, California in 2024. She also has a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of California Santa Cruz.
Jasmine passionately studies the relationship between Yoga & Islam, and believes that Yoga can offer many benefits to the ummah if learned through an Islamic context.
