We were lucky to catch up with Jasmine Lang recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Jasmine with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
I come from a matriarchal family where I witnessed the women do everything. They are great mothers, teachers, providers, & they know how to get things done. I was born on Independence Day, and despite the history of America’s independence, I’d say the true value of being independent has always been instilled in me from a little girl. I was taught by the women around me to be committed to getting things done by any means necessary. I used to believe that hard work was synonymous to a great work ethic. Although, hard work & independence are great qualities to have, I now see that the foundation of my work ethic is in my commitment to growth. I am committed to growing in every aspect of my life, therefore I am always working toward something.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
l am a creator, entrepreneur, yoga teacher, artisan, writer, wellness advocate, but most importantly my good friend calls me the Self- Care Alchemist.
I love the title, Self-Care Alchemist because it sums up all my offerings.
Everything I do is an act of love and service to myself and the community. I started off in 2015, when I began LEND YOUR LOVE, an organization dedicated to love offerings for the mind, body & spirit. I began with making natural, holistic, body care products that encourages everyone to take care of themselves. As I started sharing LYL products at local markets, a passion so deep blossomed within me. After 9 years of product making and growing a beautiful LYL community, I now teach yoga classes as another element of our wellness advocacy.
I am currently most excited about teaching yoga to our youth. Before I began making products, LEND YOUR LOVE was always rooted in sharing the value of wellness to our younger generations. Now that I’ve had a lot more life experiences, I am able to share what I’ve learned. I now offer a yoga program to schools in underserved communities where we focus on restorative practices for social and emotional learning. With major shifts in the world and an increase in anxiety/depression in children it’s important that they learn nurturing practices that will support them on their journey.
LEND YOUR LOVE will be expanding into a non-profit dedicated to community wellness & sharing these loving practices with our children all over the world.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three most impactful qualities I’ve learned on my journey are self-acceptance, faith, & community. First, I’ve had to learn to allow myself to unfold uniquely the way that I am. My journey is going to be completely my own, it’s going to look different than anyone else’s and therefore there is no reason to compare it to anything or anyone. A lot of times, society creates these expectations that we unknowingly hold ourselves to, whether it’s in our career, relationships, or personal life. I recommend to anyone whether you are early in your journey or a bit more seasoned, to really take the time to feel what is for you, what feels good to you, and to head in that direction.
Faith, believing in yourself is important and believing that you were put here on this Earth to share your gifts with others. We are all blessed with many different gifts and it impacts the world when have the faith to share them.
Community, a loving supportive community is what motivates me to keep going. I love being able to give, share and connect with others. When you have a genuine community beside you, you will always find a reason to contribute to them.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
I come from a lineage of people who have no choice but to be resilient in order to survive. When I think of the definition of resilience, I first think of my physical body being a reflection of it. I use my physical body in my yoga practice to stretch, flex, and strengthen. My body shows me areas that need more attention than others and I am constantly listening to what it needs to keep me healthy. Just as I am able to move through difficult yoga asanas, I am also able to grow from challenging moments in my life. Just like my ancestors, I use challenging moments as a seed of wisdom to alchemize any pain or suffering into liberation. My liberation is my success.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.lylbodycare.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/LYLBODY.CARE
