Jenny has been a yoga instructor for ten years. She holds a 200hr TT certificate. On top of her yoga training, Jenny also holds a Bachelor degree of Science in Health Science, as well as an Associate degree in Dance and Applied Science. Jenny’s extensive background in movement makes for a more methodical way of […]
this time, it’s about us.
the reality of being your teacher is often times, we can get lost if we don’t stay a student.
just like you, a teacher’s practice is imperative to their well being and their ability to show up. without this practice, a teacher can lose the integrity that’s weaved into sharing yoga with you.
feeling lost, unstructured, ungrounded without your practice? teachers can feel that, too.
it’s so important to the potency of the practice a teacher serves that they maintain their own. reclaiming the devotion, the foundation, the teachings is what creates an unshakable space for everyone to land.
thank you, for allowing us to continue learning along side you.
all of us, just walking each other home.
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
We are overflowing with pride and joy as we celebrate one of our beloved teachers, Jenn Newman, for accomplishing something extraordinary — not just as a runner, but as a radiant light of service, dedication, and heart.
Jenn recently completed the Boston Marathon as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team, a journey that began not with a superhuman running time, but with a bold heart and an unwavering belief in community. She poured her soul into the rigorous charity application process (six charities, five rejections, countless hours of planning), and when she was accepted into the Dana-Farber team, she pledged to raise $15,000 to fund life-saving cancer research.
Her plan? To use her yoga teaching to fundraise. And she did it. Through her classes, workshops, collaborations, and the generous spirit of her students and supporters, Jenn exceeded her fundraising goal.
She never stopped giving of herself, even when the journey got hard. And on Marathon Day, she didn’t just run — she celebrated. Jenn danced at street parties, high-fived kids, cheered on teammates, and ran with joy in her heart. She says:
“The marathon has broken my heart so many times, but yesterday was not one of them… I ran comfortably and had high energy the whole time. I stopped to sing and dance… and the turn onto Boylston was unforgettable and possibly the most magical finish line I’ve ever run through.”
Her experience running for something beyond herself, as part of a team committed to healing and hope, was the experience of a lifetime. And it reminded her — and all of us — that sometimes, the most powerful journeys aren’t about time or speed, but about heart, courage, and showing up for others.
Jenn, your Jai family is in awe of you. Your strength, joy, and dedication ripple through our community, and we are so lucky to know you, learn from you, and be inspired by you. Thank you for letting your love of running and yoga be a force for good.
From all of us at Jai — congratulations on completing the Boston Marathon and becoming a true champion for Dana-Farber. You have touched so many lives, and we are forever grateful to walk (and run!) beside you.
With love,
your jai home 💛
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🪷
🌄 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
🌞WEEKEND THINGS🌞 also whyyy is it so fun to see our teachers as little action figure cut outs?😭
Ready to step into your next chapter? We’ve been holding this training for over a decade, and have watched it change not only our students’ lives, but our lives as well.
Clarity, community, and a whole new level of connection await. 🙏
real voices. real sounds. real excitement. real learning. real vibrations. real laughter. real breath. real life. this is what we do. this is yoga. this is JAI.
NEW NEW NEW!
From soothing + chill to strong + fiery, we’ve got everything you’ve been asking for 😉
✨ Tues 6pm – Soul Revival w/ Jenn Newman (starts 4/1)
✨ Wed 7pm – Warm Unwind w/ Sarah (starts 4/9)
✨ Tues 4:30pm – Hot Power Flow w/ Jess (starts 4/15)
✨ Thurs 9:30am – Hot Flow + Unwind w/ Jenny Bacher (starts 4/24)
Whatever you’re looking for — we’ve got space for you 💛🌼
⭐️ NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED ⭐️
get practical, simple tools to support bone health and bodily balance both on and off the mat 😉
Plus, anytime with Mandy is a good time!
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!🌞🙏
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
“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 🤍
Exciting news!
@guy_waltman and @jess_padula are hosting their next retreat at the Adirondack Loj 🏕️ from May 29 – June 1!
This all-inclusive experience is designed to deepen your understanding of relationship dynamics, motivation, and nutrition—with a full day devoted to each.
Expect inspiring lectures, breakout groups, and breathtaking hikes (scaled to all levels), plus nourishing meals in the heart of New York’s stunning wilderness. 🌲🌄
JAI STUDENTS GET A SPECIAL 20% OFF — CODE: JAI20
If you’re interested comment BETTER and we’ll reach out with more details!
bits n pieces of what makes our jai jai so special
devotion intention community connection
🌼 thanking you all, every day! 🌼
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 📿
Jenn doing what she does best 🌷🌼🙏
If you’ve already got your spring yoga routine down, send to a friend who could use some jai goodness!
We love you Jenn!
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🌼
we’re bringing alllll of the refresh… and then some 🛁🌞🧼🌷
check out all of our events for the upcoming season in studio or online! 🔗
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. 💫
Erin is a 500-hour RYT teacher and yoga therapist-in-training based in Saratoga Springs. She brings a warm, welcoming energy to her classes, blending uplifting Vinyasa with grounding, slow-paced movement.
Passionate about helping students feel at home in their bodies and minds, Erin creates a supportive space for connection and growth.
Drop in and give her a sweet Jai welcome!✨💕
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 ♥️
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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