testimonials
“Yoga has been a very positive force in my life. I spend all day at a computer, and yoga has been great at relaxing my neck and shoulders. It's also helped me learn to relax mentally and better deal with day-to-day stress. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a way to unwind.”
— Todd H.
“Ever since I started Jenn’s yoga class two years ago, I have experienced more peace than in any other time of my life. Through the various asanas, I have learned how to remain grounded yet uplifted, centered but open, and present without judgment (although I am still a work in progress). I have rediscovered my breath which has nourished me and enabled me to release my tensions and become more tolerant of uncomfortable situations. Yoga has created not only a more supple body in me, but also a more flexible mind and open heart. It has presented me with a priceless gift; the opportunity to leave behind the scattered thoughts and chaos of my mind in order to dive into the vast ocean of my heart where I can feel connected with the Oneness of the universe. This peace and connectedness inspires me to live with intention, to treat others with more kindness, and to be more patient and loving towards myself. I have learned that yoga extends far beyond my yoga mat; every day presents numerous opportunities for me to practice living in the present! It’s not always easy but I am constantly reminded that yoga, like life, is really about the journey and not the final destination.
I feel very fortunate to have Jenn as my yoga instructor. She has become a true mentor and friend. Always with a kind word and a calming presence, Jenn conveys yoga in a manner that is easy to understand and just feels right. At the end of every session with her, I am left feeling serene, energized, free and taller (and that’s a lot coming from someone who is only five foot tall)! I recommend yoga highly for everyone; it’s not just for people who are flexible!”
— Sunita
“Deciding to take one of Jenn’s yoga classes a few years ago was one of the best decisions I have ever made. As a mom of three young children, with a husband who is gone much of the time and no family in town, there is often no relief in sight. Running myself ragged, spending every waking moment caring for everyone else’s needs except for my own, I was stressed and exhausted both physically and mentally. I needed relief from the chaos… I just couldn’t conceive of what that would be.
In passing, I saw an ad in the newspaper for Yoga in the Garden (Toledo Botanical Garden outdoor class) and by some miracle, the time correlated with a time when my husband wasn’t working. What luck! I started the following week. This was how I first met Jenn and was the beginning of my yoga practice.
Jenn is a compassionate, genuine, and caring person…someone with whom you immediately feel at home. Her classes can be described as a meditation in motion. Through staying with the breath and moving into the physical postures (asanas), she teaches you the root of what yoga is about…quieting the mind. Her classes are a gentle, non-competitive, welcoming environment. The end result…you walk out of her class feeling relaxed and at peace.
Practicing now for a few years, I can look back and see the results of applying yoga philosophy to my daily life. By staying in the present moment I am able to simplify my life – blocking out extraneous noise and worries and approaching daily tasks with mindfulness, more mental focus and clarity. Don’t get me wrong, I still lapse back into old habits at times. But before I’m too far down the terribly stressed path, I can stop, breathe, and realign my thinking in a helpful rather than harmful way. I find I am a more patient person and believe I am a better wife and mother because I have given to myself. In taking the time for myself and in quieting my mind I have more to give back to my family and others in my life.
Thanks Jenn!”
— Laura G.
“It is really hard for me to stick to any exercise regimen for too long. I get bored, the workout doesn’t make sense, or I just simply lose interest. But, I have been doing yoga with Jenn for about four years, and I couldn’t wait for her to get back to teaching yoga after having her second son. Jenn is a dedicated, thoughtful and gentle teacher. Her encouraging suggestions are easy to follow, mindful and gentle. Working out with a teacher like her has helped me get the maximum benefit from yoga. I have worked out with some other great teachers in Toledo, but I believe Jenn is the top.”
— Vesna Radivojevic
“Jenn’s yoga class has been a huge inspiration in my life. I have learned the importance of balance and union of mind, body and spirit. I have stretched and challenged my body more than I thought was possible. Jenn’s style of teaching and her class itself has lit a fire underneath me and unveiled a passion for yoga I did not know I had. Her class has literally changed my life. I have found a skill and a way of being and relating in my life that helps me to deal with stress much better. The most important thing that I have taken from Jenn’s class is to stay present in the moment, even when the moment is difficult...to stay present, without judgment and breathe!!”
— Tina Ferner