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Jess

Jess Padula Yoga Instructor Slingerlands New York

Jessica is a Tier 3/ 1200 hour Baptiste Certified Instructor, and graduate of the year long Fit to Lead program with the Baptiste Institute, twice!   She has completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 with Baron Baptiste and Paige Elenson in addition to The Art of Assisting, Advanced Art of Assisting, and Being of Power […]

Jenn

Jen Yoga Instructor

Jennifer found her way to yoga through sports as a way to enhance her own strength and flexibility. She completed her 200 hour YTT at Jai Yoga School under Meg and Dustin. Jennifer teaches a range of styles and levels, always offering modifications and options to ensure that individuals of all experience levels and abilities […]

Kayla

Kayka Halsey Yoga Instructor

Since the sprouting age of 6, Kayla had begun unknowingly practicing the ancient art of Yoga. Pranayama, meditation and postures were the silent friend in her life amidst an ever changing environment. Growing up in a military family, Kayla feared the hardening shell around her heart. Yoga was the softening and grounding solace that opened […]

Amy

Amy Hedges Yoga Instructor

Amy Hedges has been practicing yoga for over a decade and received her 200YTT certification from the Jai Yoga School. Amy is a nutritionist and reiki master and believes that the mind-spirit-body connection is the root to wellness and wellbeing. Through mindful, intentional breath and movement, Amy encourages her students to drop down out of […]

Heidi

Heidi Yoga Instructor

Yoga has been a part of Heidi’s life for over 15 years and has helped her thrive in this crazy adventure called life. Yoga practice called stronger to her in 2022 when she made the decision to dive deeper into her practice to complete her yoga teacher training. Heidi earned her 200hr YTT under the […]

Emily

Emily W Yoga Instructor

Emily discovered yoga as a way to reconnect to herself after years of competitive sports led to a sense of burnout and disconnection from her body. After taking her first class, she fell in love with the way yoga allowed her to not only connect deeper to herself, but also foster a stronger sense of […]

Elex

Elex is a dynamic yoga teacher who incorporates deep spirituality into her creative flows. Her sense of humor balances the challenging asana practice, supporting students to move out the internal energy that does not serve (ego, judgment, resentment) so as to make space for higher qualities (gratitude, peace and acceptance) to move in. Along with […]

Ari

Ari specializes in teaching challenging classes that blend advanced poses with precise alignment cues to get you out of your head and into your body. She believes movement is the ultimate medicine to reduce runaway thoughts and bring equanimity to your mind. In Ari’s classes you can expect somatic grounding practices, powerful sequences inspired by various […]

Rae

Rae stumbled into their yoga journey in a small, hole-in-the-wall gym in Western NY. Their very first teacher, Kat, taught them one fundamental lesson above all else: come as you are. For the next 10 years, Rae practiced mostly on their own, attending a class here and there, always curious but unsure how to dive […]

Erin

Erin Joy Tom is a 500-hour RYT yoga teacher and yoga therapist-in-training based in Saratoga Springs. She brings a warm, welcoming energy to her classes, blending uplifting Vinyasa flows with grounding, slow-paced movement. A nature lover, she enjoys weaving the outdoors into her practice and creating a supportive space for connection and growth. As she […]

Devotion. Intention. Community. connection

⦁ j a i y o g a s c h o o l ⦁

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POV: a morning spent at Jai

Where you get to choose how you show up.
Messy, calm, energized, tired—we welcome it all.

We’re just here to hold the space—for you to be you, exactly as you are.

A space to make space…
Between you and the pace of your week.
Between you and the mental clutter, the to-do lists, the overstimulation, the overwhelm.

Every day at 9:30am, choose from traditional non-heated or hot yoga.

Both will take you where you need to go.
That’s not for us to decide.

This space is yours to make.

Classes all day, everyday 🙏 see you there

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POV: a morning spent at Jai Where you get to choose how you show up. Messy, calm, energized, tired—we welcome it all. We’re just here to hold the space—for you to be you, exactly as you are. A space to make space… Between you and the pace of your week. Between you and the mental clutter, the to-do lists, the overstimulation, the overwhelm. Every day at 9:30am, choose from traditional non-heated or hot yoga. Both will take you where you need to go. That’s not for us to decide. This space is yours to make. Classes all day, everyday 🙏 see you there

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE IN THE 1K CLUB 💫
Some of you are so close — and we’ve got a special gift waiting for you.

It’s less of a club, more of a celebration — for showing up 1,000 times at Jai.

It means you’ve lived in alignment with the very foundation of this studio: devotion, intention, community, and connection.
It’s reflecting on all the moments you trusted the power of the practice, leaned into your own strength and wisdom — on and off the mat.
It’s knowing you always had and have the choice to show up, tune in, or not — and choosing to do it anyway.

We are endlessly grateful for each of you. Thanks for making this Jai world go ‘round. 🫶🌍

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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE IN THE 1K CLUB 💫 Some of you are so close — and we’ve got a special gift waiting for you. It’s less of a club, more of a celebration — for showing up 1,000 times at Jai. It means you’ve lived in alignment with the very foundation of this studio: devotion, intention, community, and connection. It’s reflecting on all the moments you trusted the power of the practice, leaned into your own strength and wisdom — on and off the mat. It’s knowing you always had and have the choice to show up, tune in, or not — and choosing to do it anyway. We are endlessly grateful for each of you. Thanks for making this Jai world go ‘round. 🫶🌍

Our bodies don’t just digest food—they digest every feeling too. Nourish your vagus nerve + stress response with this Qigong flow, then melt into self‑massage + yin.

🪷Saturday 4.27 at 4:00pm🪷

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Our bodies don’t just digest food—they digest every feeling too. Nourish your vagus nerve + stress response with this Qigong flow, then melt into self‑massage + yin. 🪷Saturday 4.27 at 4:00pm🪷

🌄 Ready to transform your life in the heart of the Adirondacks? Join Guy Waltman and Jess Padula for an unforgettable all-inclusive retreat:

✨ Dates:
• May 29 – June 1, 2025

☀️ What’s Included:
• Daily yoga + breathwork
• Seminars + workshops for mindset + performance
• Fitness training
• Cold + heat therapy
• 1:1 coaching with Guy + Jess
• All meals + lodging

🌲 Surrounded by nature, fueled by growth.

Jai students get 20% off with code JAI20

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🌄 Ready to transform your life in the heart of the Adirondacks? Join Guy Waltman and Jess Padula for an unforgettable all-inclusive retreat: ✨ Dates: • May 29 – June 1, 2025 ☀️ What’s Included: • Daily yoga + breathwork • Seminars + workshops for mindset + performance • Fitness training • Cold + heat therapy • 1:1 coaching with Guy + Jess • All meals + lodging 🌲 Surrounded by nature, fueled by growth. Jai students get 20% off with code JAI20

Just a little reminder that you don’t have to chase every new habit or keep up with every trend. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is slow down, breathe, and listen to your own inner voice. You’re already more than enough. 💛

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Just a little reminder that you don’t have to chase every new habit or keep up with every trend. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is slow down, breathe, and listen to your own inner voice. You’re already more than enough. 💛

Ari’s classes are where strength meets play. She blends advanced poses with precise alignment cues, grounding somatic practices, and strength-inspired flows to get you out of your head and into your body. Expect a challenge, but also space to explore—because yoga is humbling, silly, and meant to be fun. Whether you’re building strength, refining technique, or getting upside down, Ari’s goal is to help you feel more connected, confident, and at home in your body.

we love you ari!🌞🙏

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Ari’s classes are where strength meets play. She blends advanced poses with precise alignment cues, grounding somatic practices, and strength-inspired flows to get you out of your head and into your body. Expect a challenge, but also space to explore—because yoga is humbling, silly, and meant to be fun. Whether you’re building strength, refining technique, or getting upside down, Ari’s goal is to help you feel more connected, confident, and at home in your body. we love you ari!🌞🙏

what’s your experience with sound healing? ⭐️💛

special event with cheryl ✨

also. . .
- monthly crystal bowl events
- tuesday evenings gentle class with crystal bowls! 🔮

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what’s your experience with sound healing? ⭐️💛 special event with cheryl ✨ also. . . - monthly crystal bowl events - tuesday evenings gentle class with crystal bowls! 🔮

a lil intro a lil practice.

TODAY 4:00P | SPRING CLEANING extended class 🧼🧹🫧🌷

we absolutely adore this sweet soul emily, and we know you do too!💖🌷🌞

do yourself a favor and pop into her class!✨

MON 9:30A | hot flow + unwind
WEDS 4:30P | jai vinyasa
THURS 6:00P | hot vinyasa

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a lil intro a lil practice. TODAY 4:00P | SPRING CLEANING extended class 🧼🧹🫧🌷 we absolutely adore this sweet soul emily, and we know you do too!💖🌷🌞 do yourself a favor and pop into her class!✨ MON 9:30A | hot flow + unwind WEDS 4:30P | jai vinyasa THURS 6:00P | hot vinyasa

“Elevate yourself through the power of your mind, not degrade yourself, for the mind can be the friend and also the enemy of the self.” — Bhagavad Gita 6.5

It’s easy to think that pursuing ourselves means chasing success, accumulating things, seeking approval, or grasping at what never truly satisfies. Yoga teaches that the deepest fulfillment doesn’t come from what we accumulate; it comes from what we cultivate within. When we quiet the mind and turn inward with curiosity and devotion, we become our own greatest ally. We live from a place of clarity, peace, and purpose. As we align with this inner truth, the outer world naturally follows, falling into place with greater ease, harmony and wholeness.

If you’re ready for THIS kind of pursuit, teacher training may be on the horizon…

OCTOBER 2025 - MAY 2026
Applications are open now 🤍

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“Elevate yourself through the power of your mind, not degrade yourself, for the mind can be the friend and also the enemy of the self.” — Bhagavad Gita 6.5 It’s easy to think that pursuing ourselves means chasing success, accumulating things, seeking approval, or grasping at what never truly satisfies. Yoga teaches that the deepest fulfillment doesn’t come from what we accumulate; it comes from what we cultivate within. When we quiet the mind and turn inward with curiosity and devotion, we become our own greatest ally. We live from a place of clarity, peace, and purpose. As we align with this inner truth, the outer world naturally follows, falling into place with greater ease, harmony and wholeness. If you’re ready for THIS kind of pursuit, teacher training may be on the horizon… OCTOBER 2025 - MAY 2026 Applications are open now 🤍

are you practicing “𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥“ yoga?

this concept of perfection follows the human experience everywhere.
the looking around on the mat to make sure you’re doing it “right”.
yoga is not folding yourself into a pretzel any more than it is going to work or making dinner for your family.
yoga simply, 𝐢𝐬.
every breath, every step, every thought…it’s yoga.
even if you never step foot inside of a classroom, you still practice yoga should you choose to be aware of it.
pranayama, asana, mantra, meditation; these are all just outlets. pathways to connect deeper into something beyond yourself.

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 “𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥“ 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚?

hari om tat sat 📿

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are you practicing “𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥“ yoga? this concept of perfection follows the human experience everywhere. the looking around on the mat to make sure you’re doing it “right”. yoga is not folding yourself into a pretzel any more than it is going to work or making dinner for your family. yoga simply, 𝐢𝐬. every breath, every step, every thought…it’s yoga. even if you never step foot inside of a classroom, you still practice yoga should you choose to be aware of it. pranayama, asana, mantra, meditation; these are all just outlets. pathways to connect deeper into something beyond yourself. 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 “𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥“ 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚? hari om tat sat 📿

a friday pov @ jai

see you this weekend 🌙

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a friday pov @ jai see you this weekend 🌙

We love to hear what YOU feel when you come into the studio 🥹🤍

Let us know in 3 words what YOU experience when stepping into Jai🌼

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We love to hear what YOU feel when you come into the studio 🥹🤍 Let us know in 3 words what YOU experience when stepping into Jai🌼

𝐖𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋.

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to practice, is to jiggle the imaginary door handle of all you could ever be.
whether it is the very first time stepping onto a mat, inviting liberation into the conversation,
or,
the one thousandth time you committed to creating a space of love and safety for yourself,
you are becoming the key to the reality you would like to live.
when you sit in these four walls, and surround yourself with souls that yearn to create change, the energy is clear; 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

and so it is. 💫

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𝐖𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋. 🪷 to practice, is to jiggle the imaginary door handle of all you could ever be. whether it is the very first time stepping onto a mat, inviting liberation into the conversation, or, the one thousandth time you committed to creating a space of love and safety for yourself, you are becoming the key to the reality you would like to live. when you sit in these four walls, and surround yourself with souls that yearn to create change, the energy is clear; 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. and so it is. 💫

Every breath is a chance to remember that you are always in flow with everything around you. Don’t lose sight of that deep knowing — the quiet, steady trust that you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

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Every breath is a chance to remember that you are always in flow with everything around you. Don’t lose sight of that deep knowing — the quiet, steady trust that you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

How to lead a trauma informed yoga class…🤲

Saturday, Feb 22 at 12:30pm

Yoga + Trauma Recovery workshop with Sarah Mountz, LMSW, PhD—exploring how yoga can restore safety in the body, mind, and spirit.

- Learn about the neurobiology of trauma, polyvagal theory, and trauma-sensitive teaching.

- Experience a guided trauma-sensitive yoga practice for yourself

For yoga teachers and students who are ready to deepen their understanding and offer this safe space to their students ♥️

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How to lead a trauma informed yoga class…🤲 Saturday, Feb 22 at 12:30pm Yoga + Trauma Recovery workshop with Sarah Mountz, LMSW, PhD—exploring how yoga can restore safety in the body, mind, and spirit. - Learn about the neurobiology of trauma, polyvagal theory, and trauma-sensitive teaching.
 - Experience a guided trauma-sensitive yoga practice for yourself For yoga teachers and students who are ready to deepen their understanding and offer this safe space to their students ♥️

Today 5:30-7pm

Addiction impacts the body, mind + spirit—making yoga a powerful companion on the path to recovery. That’s where Y12SR (Yoga for 12-Step Recovery) comes in.

This unique offering blends a gentle yoga practice with a supportive recovery meeting—open to anyone affected by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one.💛

Come as you are, everybody belongs here.

Let’s connect, breathe + heal together. You are not alone. 💛

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Today 5:30-7pm Addiction impacts the body, mind + spirit—making yoga a powerful companion on the path to recovery. That’s where Y12SR (Yoga for 12-Step Recovery) comes in. This unique offering blends a gentle yoga practice with a supportive recovery meeting—open to anyone affected by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one.💛 Come as you are, everybody belongs here. Let’s connect, breathe + heal together. You are not alone. 💛
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