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Jeff Maliskey Yoga

Yoga, Meditation, Sound Healing, & Mindfulness in Grand Forks, ND

Meet Jeff

Queer educator, yoga teacher, sound healer, mindfulness coach and community builder helping people cultivate strength, resilience, and authentic connection through the practices of yoga and mindfulness.

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Yoga & Meditation

Practice yoga and meditation for every day well-being.

Sound Healing

Relax, restore, and connect through immersive sound.

“Grass beneath my sky above.”

“Grass beneath my sky above.”

Reminder to stay present in the moment.

Reminder to stay present in the moment.

There is a moment of stillness when you take a breath in a yoga practice. Life pauses. Something shifts within.

The Ground Beneath Us is a collection of stories, reflections, belonging, and finding our way. I invite you to share those moments with me through my new journey on Substack!

🔗Link in Bio

There is a moment of stillness when you take a breath in a yoga practice. Life pauses. Something shifts within.

The Ground Beneath Us is a collection of stories, reflections, belonging, and finding our way. I invite you to share those moments with me through my new journey on Substack!

🔗Link in Bio

Happy Summer Solstice! Take a moment to pause, reflect on your intentions for this year and work towards finding balance as we head into the second half of the year!

Happy Summer Solstice! Take a moment to pause, reflect on your intentions for this year and work towards finding balance as we head into the second half of the year!

I’m looking forward to teaching my first Mantra and Meditation tomorrow morning!

Join me at @lotusyogagf downtown studio, 8:30am (Sunday)!

I’m looking forward to teaching my first Mantra and Meditation tomorrow morning!

Join me at @lotusyogagf downtown studio, 8:30am (Sunday)!

Chanting helps create an anchor in your meditation practice. Sound and repetition cans assist in preventing the mind from wandering and regulate the nervous system.

Join me on Sundays at 8:30am for Manta and Meditation to explore and discover for yourself!

Chanting helps create an anchor in your meditation practice. Sound and repetition cans assist in preventing the mind from wandering and regulate the nervous system.

Join me on Sundays at 8:30am for Manta and Meditation to explore and discover for yourself!

Summer is a very active time and can sometimes be restless. It’s great to take a moment to pause, take a breath, and ground excess energy.

Summer is a very active time and can sometimes be restless. It’s great to take a moment to pause, take a breath, and ground excess energy.

New class offering! Starting June 21st!

Join me on Sundays at 8:30am @lotusyogagf Downtown Studio for Mantra & Meditation!

This 30 minute class provides opportunity to explore mantra chanting, kirtan, yoga philosophy, and meditation. No previous experience is required. Come with an open mind and heart.

New class offering! Starting June 21st!

Join me on Sundays at 8:30am @lotusyogagf Downtown Studio for Mantra & Meditation!

This 30 minute class provides opportunity to explore mantra chanting, kirtan, yoga philosophy, and meditation. No previous experience is required. Come with an open mind and heart.

Yoga is so much more than only asana practice!

Yoga is so much more than only asana practice!

Join me and my yoga teacher friends for Pride Night 🏳️‍🌈@lotusyogagf on Tuesday, June 9th for our evening classes. It’ll be a fun night of movement, community, and celebration!

I am also fundraising for the University of North Dakota LGBTQ+ Endowment! Considering giving to support LGBTQIA2S+ college students at UND! 🔗Link in Bio!

Join me and my yoga teacher friends for Pride Night 🏳️‍🌈@lotusyogagf on Tuesday, June 9th for our evening classes. It’ll be a fun night of movement, community, and celebration!

I am also fundraising for the University of North Dakota LGBTQ+ Endowment! Considering giving to support LGBTQIA2S+ college students at UND! 🔗Link in Bio!

Grand Forks friends! Would you ever be interested in a mantra and meditation class? I have loved incorporating harmonium playing with mantra as part of my practice and would love to share with our community! Let me know!

Grand Forks friends! Would you ever be interested in a mantra and meditation class? I have loved incorporating harmonium playing with mantra as part of my practice and would love to share with our community! Let me know!

Connected. Rooted. Whole. 🏳️‍🌈

Connected. Rooted. Whole. 🏳️‍🌈

Choose to show up for yourself everyday! And join me weekly for Reformer Pilates! ✌🏼🏳️‍🌈

Don’t forget your sticky socks!!!

Choose to show up for yourself everyday! And join me weekly for Reformer Pilates! ✌🏼🏳️‍🌈

Don’t forget your sticky socks!!!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This month is always a reminder to me of how far I have come not just in life as an openly queer man but in my yoga practice as well. It’s because of yoga that I am here today.

If there is one thing I have learned throughout my practice, it is to always speak your truth. This is also one of the yamas, satya or truthfulness. For me, satya is about aligning my words and actions in a way that is compassionate and does not cause harm (ahimsa). It’s about being honest with myself, showing up for others in a way that aligns either my values, honoring my body, and accepting my true self.

Pride Month is about community and yoga has always been a place of community. I am fortunate to practice and teach at @lotusyogagf where I can be myself in a supportive community. And for that, I am very grateful.

We will be hosting Pride Night at Lotus Yoga on June 9th. We hope you can join us in community! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This month is always a reminder to me of how far I have come not just in life as an openly queer man but in my yoga practice as well. It’s because of yoga that I am here today.

If there is one thing I have learned throughout my practice, it is to always speak your truth. This is also one of the yamas, satya or truthfulness. For me, satya is about aligning my words and actions in a way that is compassionate and does not cause harm (ahimsa). It’s about being honest with myself, showing up for others in a way that aligns either my values, honoring my body, and accepting my true self.

Pride Month is about community and yoga has always been a place of community. I am fortunate to practice and teach at @lotusyogagf where I can be myself in a supportive community. And for that, I am very grateful.

We will be hosting Pride Night at Lotus Yoga on June 9th. We hope you can join us in community! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Saturday mantra and harmonium practice is always better with Leo and Kai!

Saturday mantra and harmonium practice is always better with Leo and Kai!

I’ve been feeling a little stuck lately, more so in the sense of losing myself to the everyday, repetitive motions of life. Today, I was reminded that we all have opportunities to show up for ourselves and for each other in simple and profound ways!

I come back to the first Yoga Sutra of Pantanjali, Atha Yoga Anushasanam which roughly translates as now, is the time for the discipline of yoga. I don’t think it’s meant as a particular time or the literal sense of the present but more as something sacred and existing within and outside of time and space. I see it as a reminder that we always have the potential of connecting and making meaning of the moments in our lives, today and everyday.

Stopping to pause and ask the questions that need to be asked is important for our own growth and how we can tend to ourselves but also show up for others. And doing this is to practice yoga, not just the physical aspect but all that embodies the practice of yoga.

Now is the time for yoga.

Also here is Kai. He helps me stay grounded and be in the present. Dogs don’t dwell on the past, they live in the now, showing us how the simplest of acts came make all the difference.

I’ve been feeling a little stuck lately, more so in the sense of losing myself to the everyday, repetitive motions of life. Today, I was reminded that we all have opportunities to show up for ourselves and for each other in simple and profound ways!

I come back to the first Yoga Sutra of Pantanjali, Atha Yoga Anushasanam which roughly translates as now, is the time for the discipline of yoga. I don’t think it’s meant as a particular time or the literal sense of the present but more as something sacred and existing within and outside of time and space. I see it as a reminder that we always have the potential of connecting and making meaning of the moments in our lives, today and everyday.

Stopping to pause and ask the questions that need to be asked is important for our own growth and how we can tend to ourselves but also show up for others. And doing this is to practice yoga, not just the physical aspect but all that embodies the practice of yoga.

Now is the time for yoga.

Also here is Kai. He helps me stay grounded and be in the present. Dogs don’t dwell on the past, they live in the now, showing us how the simplest of acts came make all the difference.

Reformer Pilates Glutes Part II!

If you’ve taken class with me, you are probably all too familiar with this glute combo! It can be done on the box or without. This is probably one of my favorites!

1 red spring (medium)
1 blue spring (light)

Reformer Pilates Glutes Part II!

If you’ve taken class with me, you are probably all too familiar with this glute combo! It can be done on the box or without. This is probably one of my favorites!

1 red spring (medium)
1 blue spring (light)

One thing for sure in my reformer Pilates classes is that we will work on glutes! These are my go to heavy glute moves part 1!

1 green (heavy) and 1 red (medium)

One thing for sure in my reformer Pilates classes is that we will work on glutes! These are my go to heavy glute moves part 1!

1 green (heavy) and 1 red (medium)

Puppy approved!

Puppy approved!

It’s a new week. Do something today that brings your joy.

It’s a new week. Do something today that brings your joy.

To practice peace is a radical choice. It’s not something that is passive or neutral but a choice we can actively make to resist. We have the choice to defy the things that cause harm on our lives and the lives of others (ahimsa). We can choose to be complicit or set a boundary to the things that matter the most to us. We can choose how we take responsibility for our own energy and actions. We can choose to be compassionate and care for ourself and others.

It all starts with one deep breath.

To practice peace is a radical choice. It’s not something that is passive or neutral but a choice we can actively make to resist. We have the choice to defy the things that cause harm on our lives and the lives of others (ahimsa). We can choose to be complicit or set a boundary to the things that matter the most to us. We can choose how we take responsibility for our own energy and actions. We can choose to be compassionate and care for ourself and others.

It all starts with one deep breath.

A new week with new energy, new opportunities, and an amazing community to kick it off with!

A new week with new energy, new opportunities, and an amazing community to kick it off with!

Mayūrāsana (peacock pose) teaches us to transform negativity and difficulties into nourishment and personal growth.

I was just at the ACPA convention this past week engaging in challenging conversations on the state of doing queer and trans resource work in higher education during this political moment. Although the dialogue was difficult and sad to hear, there were moments of hope and joy as we continue to resist and transform our work to something even greater.

Mayūrāsana is a perfect representation of absorbing the “toxins” to transform, build confidence and overcome challenges.

Mayūrāsana (peacock pose) teaches us to transform negativity and difficulties into nourishment and personal growth.

I was just at the ACPA convention this past week engaging in challenging conversations on the state of doing queer and trans resource work in higher education during this political moment. Although the dialogue was difficult and sad to hear, there were moments of hope and joy as we continue to resist and transform our work to something even greater.

Mayūrāsana is a perfect representation of absorbing the “toxins” to transform, build confidence and overcome challenges.

New addition to my sound healing instrument collection. The steel tongue drum adds a soft, tranquil sound to a sound bath experience.

Want to experience it yourself? Book a session with me or attend my in studio restorative yoga and sound bath class!

New addition to my sound healing instrument collection. The steel tongue drum adds a soft, tranquil sound to a sound bath experience.

Want to experience it yourself? Book a session with me or attend my in studio restorative yoga and sound bath class!

Friday Feature: learn the pose in Sanskrit

The first pose is Ardha Utkatasana which is often called figure four pose or half chair pose. Here is the breakdown.

Ardha = half
Utkata = intense/fierce
Asana = pose

Ardha Utkatasana = half fierce pose.

The second pose is Ardha Chandrasana also called half moon pose.

Ardha = half
Chandra = moon
Asana = pose

Both poses are for great for finding balance and breath control.

📷 @joriglessner

Friday Feature: learn the pose in Sanskrit

The first pose is Ardha Utkatasana which is often called figure four pose or half chair pose. Here is the breakdown.

Ardha = half
Utkata = intense/fierce
Asana = pose

Ardha Utkatasana = half fierce pose.

The second pose is Ardha Chandrasana also called half moon pose.

Ardha = half
Chandra = moon
Asana = pose

Both poses are for great for finding balance and breath control.

📷 @joriglessner

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or mentally exhausted?

A sound bath gives your body permission to stop doing and start receiving.

Through immersive sound and vibration, your nervous system can shift into deep rest and restoration.

I’m now booking private and group sound bath sessions in the Greater Grand Forks area.

Perfect for small gatherings, staff retreats, wellness nights, and community events.

Learn more and book through my website jeffmaliskey.com

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or mentally exhausted?

A sound bath gives your body permission to stop doing and start receiving.

Through immersive sound and vibration, your nervous system can shift into deep rest and restoration.

I’m now booking private and group sound bath sessions in the Greater Grand Forks area.

Perfect for small gatherings, staff retreats, wellness nights, and community events.

Learn more and book through my website jeffmaliskey.com

Friday Feature: Learn the pose in Sanskrit.

Today’s pose is navasana, commonly known as boat pose. The break down for this one is pretty simple.

nava = boat
asana = pose

Some benefits of navasana include core strengthening, hip flexor flexibility, spinal health, stronger back muscles. But also enhanced concentration, stress relief, and mind-body connection through movement and breath.

If you take my classes, it’s likely you will see this pose!

Friday Feature: Learn the pose in Sanskrit.

Today’s pose is navasana, commonly known as boat pose. The break down for this one is pretty simple.

nava = boat
asana = pose

Some benefits of navasana include core strengthening, hip flexor flexibility, spinal health, stronger back muscles. But also enhanced concentration, stress relief, and mind-body connection through movement and breath.

If you take my classes, it’s likely you will see this pose!

These past couple of days I have been reflecting on a deeply felt loss in our community and what yoga teaches us about grief.

I’m reminded in the Bhagavad Gita that Arjuna is overwhelmed with sorrow and grief and questions everything. He doesn’t hide it. He doesn’t pretend to be strong and admits he is heartbroken.

After expressing his grief, Krishna offers the wisdom that grief itself is not the problem. Grief is what happens when we love.

I think it’s important that we recognize that we don’t need to avoid sorrow or rush past it. One of the most sacred things we can do is to simply sit with grief, our own grief or someone else’s and hold space for it. Love is what makes loss hurt. But it is also what carries us through it.

These past couple of days I have been reflecting on a deeply felt loss in our community and what yoga teaches us about grief.

I’m reminded in the Bhagavad Gita that Arjuna is overwhelmed with sorrow and grief and questions everything. He doesn’t hide it. He doesn’t pretend to be strong and admits he is heartbroken.

After expressing his grief, Krishna offers the wisdom that grief itself is not the problem. Grief is what happens when we love.

I think it’s important that we recognize that we don’t need to avoid sorrow or rush past it. One of the most sacred things we can do is to simply sit with grief, our own grief or someone else’s and hold space for it. Love is what makes loss hurt. But it is also what carries us through it.

A reminder to trust the journey that is unfolding each day. Be in service to others. Focus on your Dharma. And breathe.

A reminder to trust the journey that is unfolding each day. Be in service to others. Focus on your Dharma. And breathe.

Friday feature: learn the poses in Sanskrit!

Today’s first pose is Utthita Parsvakonasana, commonly known as Extended side angle. Let’s break it down!

Utthita = Extended
Parsva = side
Kona = angle
Asana = pose

The second pose is variation of Baddha Anjaneyasana or low lunge hands bound.

Baddha = bound
Anjaney = refers to Hanuman a Hindu deity of devotion, strength, and intelligence.
Asana = pose

Some poses are named by their shape while others may relate to philosophical or mythological stories.

Practice and enjoy!

Friday feature: learn the poses in Sanskrit!

Today’s first pose is Utthita Parsvakonasana, commonly known as Extended side angle. Let’s break it down!

Utthita = Extended
Parsva = side
Kona = angle
Asana = pose

The second pose is variation of Baddha Anjaneyasana or low lunge hands bound.

Baddha = bound
Anjaney = refers to Hanuman a Hindu deity of devotion, strength, and intelligence.
Asana = pose

Some poses are named by their shape while others may relate to philosophical or mythological stories.

Practice and enjoy!

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