My Story

I love many things about yoga: it provides valuable feedback about one's energy, it promotes a balance of effort and ease, it gives us information on our level of patience, kindness, and humility.  Regardless of how long the practice is it allows us to focus internally.

Going on 25 years now I have been practicing yoga.  20 of those years I've been teaching.  My journey began at The Chicago Yoga Center, where I earned my 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. Following that, I completed certification with Judith Lasater, specializing in Restorative Yoga at Om Yoga in NYC, and then completed the 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification with Sharyn Galindo at North Shore Yoga.  I also completed Transcendental Meditation training and am a dedicated practitioner. Besides the numerous teacher training certifications, I attend dozens of workshops, festivals, and immersions and have practiced alongside multiple master yoga teachers/celebrities.

As a child, my mom taught me the value of the journey, the importance of travel.  So, I take my practice on the road and co-lead an annual yoga retreat in Mexico or Italy. Here, people can practice yoga and meditation, indulge in eating extraordinary food, and surround themselves with beauty, nature, and great company.

Yoga practice is uniquely personal; the benefits are endless – from more open hips and hamstrings, greater lung capacity, healing from injury, a catalyst for a healthier lifestyle, or that mysterious yoga glow.  As a student, whether in a class or private instruction, we will begin with exactly where you are. My goal is to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable, to give clear instructions and cues that allow each person to explore postures safely, and to be able to breathe, smile, and feel more open.

  • Since practicing with Jenny for over a decade, Jenny feels like HOME to me. I have worked alongside her in varying capacities, have attended one of her expertly-led retreats in Mexico, and would consider her one of my dearest friends. Jenny is real; she's wildly creative, can cue a pose with metaphors that make you want to crawl deeper into her mind. She is relatable, funny, deeply knowledgeable, and caring. When you practice with Jenny, she becomes invested in you as a person, she makes you feel noticed, and she holds a safe space that allows you to experience the moment truly.

    — Jenna M.

  • The yoga teacher market has never been more saturated. Whether you visit a brick-and-mortar studio, a health club, or click a Zoom link on your computer, yoga is alive and well. So, with more choices of yoga teaching approaches than ever, why does Jenny have such a loyal and always-expanding following? Because she does more than teach yoga; she tells a story. Just as a good body of fiction unfolds, so do Jenny’s sequences. She starts with some foreshadowing of what the class focus will be. She provides two or so sub-stories or sequences. And finally, she puts it all together in a meaningful way. Much like reading a great book, I find myself thinking through these “stories” long after I’ve rolled up my mat.

    — Jill G.

  • Jenny was my first yoga teacher over 15 years ago, and I continue to practice with her regularly. Her commitment to celebrating the art of self-care has always been evident in her class themes, expert cueing, sweet humor, and well-crafted playlists. While her incredible knowledge about the practice is clear, her approach to teaching is welcoming, humble, and deeply personal. She connects easily with students stepping onto their mats for the first time and seasoned practitioners. Jenny’s teaching is truly inspiring; I often think of her wise words, even when I am not on my mat!

    – Julie L.