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Yoga, Life, and St. Kitts: A Conversation with YogaBae Jay
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
Imagine uprooting your life and relocating to a Caribbean paradise. That's exactly what Yoga Bay Jay did when she and her husband moved from the United States to St Kitts. Motivated by the desire for a simpler, more fulfilling lifestyle, Jay shares her experience of adapting to island life. From the initial culture shock of island sounds to finding joy in early morning music and breathtaking ocean views, Jay paints a vivid picture of this transformative journey.
But paradise isn't without its challenges. Jay pulls back the curtain on the less glamorous aspects of island living, emphasizing the ongoing responsibilities that follow you to even the most idyllic locations. From grocery shopping and bill paying to coping with the constant heat and humidity, she reveals the practical realities that often get overlooked. We also explore the emotional and financial adjustments required, including the occasional craving for fast food comforts like Taco Bell.
The episode offers a deep dive into the vibrant culture of St Kitts and Nevis, from local cricket games to community volunteering and environmental initiatives. Jay's passion for yoga shines through, as she discusses making the practice accessible and inclusive, especially for black and brown women. Wrapping up with a heartfelt conversation about home and love, Jay shares the adventurous spirit she and her husband embrace in their island life. This episode is an inspiring tale of resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of fulfillment in a tropical paradise.
ABOUT MY GUEST:
Jennifer “Jay” Robinson was born in the United States, and is am a native New Yorker. She and her husband, a native Kittitian, moved back to the island in 2023.
Jay is now a legal resident of St Kitts and Nevis. Since 1997, she has been working with special populations. Her career began by working with adults and children with developmental disabilities and has grown to work as an Independent Contractor for a wide variety of people.
In 2020, when the Pandemic prevented her from traveling, she began teaching these courses online via YouTube and Zoom. Although she had been practicing Yoga for many years, she went to school to become a Registered Yoga Teacher, and began working as an Independent Contractor with the Salvation Army Kroc Center and the YMCA as a Yoga Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Jay is First Aid/CPR/AED Certified for Adults and Children. She met and married her Husband, recording artist Gorganus in 2022. After a 50 day courtship. And then made the decision to move to St Kitts and Nevis in 2023.
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Chapters
1. Life as Expats in the Caribbean (00:00:08)
2. Challenges and Realities of Moving (00:10:51)
3. Traveling to St Kitts and Nevis (00:20:52)
4. St Kitts Culture and Festivities (00:25:58)
5. Yoga Teacher on Life and Love (00:38:56)
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