Yoga with Jen

Jen has been teaching alignment-based yoga since 2009 and practicing since 2008.  Jen was inspired by Bessel van der Kolk’s work with yoga for trauma survivors as well as by her teacher Chris Gordon (formerly certified Anusara teacher in Minnesota).  She has also studied with Becca Roodhuyzen, Cindy Lusk, Jeanie Manchester, Christina Sell, David Emerson, Jenn Turner, Patrick Montgomery, and Jack Cuneo.  Jen graduated from her 200 hour teacher training in 2010 at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis.  She is an E-RYT200 and a YACEP, having taught over 1000 hours of yoga.  She completed her 100 hour Anusara Immersion in 2012 and her 100 hour certification in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga in 2016, for which she is a facilitator and ambassador (TCTSY-F).  She obtained her MSW in 2005 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008.

Alignment Based Yoga




Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Jen teaches both asana classes and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) series.  In her asana classes, Jen focuses on both inner and outer alignment, utilizing yoga to help us align ourselves more fully with who and how we want to be in the world.  She enjoys using humor and creating a safe environment for self-study to enhance personal growth and healing.  As an exercise enthusiast, she understands the needs of tighter bodies and creates a non-judgmental environment for all to practice (no yoga pretzels required!).  Her classes are not heated and she plays traditional yoga music.
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In her TCTSY small-group classes (pre-registration required), Jen offers opportunities to make choices about moving (or not moving) our bodies as well as opportunities to connect with corresponding feelings and sensations.  The TCTSY protocol is an evidenced-based adjunctive treatment to psychotherapy developed by leading researchers in the fields of trauma and psychology.  No music is played in TCTSY classes and the room is not heated.  No physical assists are offered and Jen remains on her mat to help bolster a sense of safety and personal choice.  See the "TCTSY (Yoga)" tab for more information about upcoming TCTSY opportunities as well as how to contact Jen to register. 

Alignment Based Yoga Classes

As Jen schedules alignment-based yoga workshops or classes, it will be posted here.

Yoga for Back Health
Sunday, August 18th 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.​

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Let’s face it: The set-up of our society with the sedentary lifestyles and work lives we may lead, doesn't exactly help our backs be healthy and strong. Perhaps you have an old injury and have had back pain for a while. Maybe you just want to counter- balance our sedentary culture to create strength and flexibility in your body, keeping your current back health. Often yoga, done with proper alignment, can help.

Come practice with us!  Learn how to strengthen your back, abdominals, and legs to stabilize your back muscles so they feel supported enough to truly stretch and release.
The first 30 minutes we will talk about back health as well as review alignment principles and discuss tips to help. Then we will practice for 90 minutes to put it all together so you can explore and discover what may work best for you!


Sunday, August 18th 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
PRICING: $25 (includes 2 hours of Continuing Education Credits through Yoga Alliance)
Register here.

Class is held at Divine Flow Studio 668 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.  Please bring pen and paper for notes you may want to take as well as your yoga mat if you have one.