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We are overflowing with pride and joy as we celebrate one of our beloved teachers, Jenn Newman, for accomplishing something extraordinary โ 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 didnโt just run โ she celebrated. Jenn danced at street parties, high-fived kids, cheered on teammates, and ran with joy in her heart. She says:
โThe marathon has broken my heart so many times, but yesterday was not one of themโฆ I ran comfortably and had high energy the whole time. I stopped to sing and danceโฆ and the turn onto Boylston was unforgettable and possibly the most magical finish line Iโve ever run through.โ
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 โ and all of us โ that sometimes, the most powerful journeys arenโt 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 โ 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 ๐
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE IN THE 1K CLUB ๐ซ
Some of you are so close โ and weโve got a special gift waiting for you.
Itโs less of a club, more of a celebration โ for showing up 1,000 times at Jai.
It means youโve lived in alignment with the very foundation of this studio: devotion, intention, community, and connection.
Itโs reflecting on all the moments you trusted the power of the practice, leaned into your own strength and wisdom โ on and off the mat.
Itโs knowing you always had and have the choice to show up, tune in, or not โ and choosing to do it anyway.
We are endlessly grateful for each of you. Thanks for making this Jai world go โround. ๐ซถ๐
Our bodies donโt just digest foodโthey digest every feeling too. Nourish your vagus nerve + stress response with this Qigong flow, then melt into selfโmassage + yin.
๐ชทSaturday 4.27 at 4:00pm๐ชท
๐ Ready to transform your life in the heart of the Adirondacks? Join Guy Waltman and Jess Padula for an unforgettable all-inclusive retreat:
โจ Dates:
โข May 29 โ June 1, 2025
โ๏ธ Whatโs Included:
โข Daily yoga + breathwork
โข Seminars + workshops for mindset + performance
โข Fitness training
โข Cold + heat therapy
โข 1:1 coaching with Guy + Jess
โข All meals + lodging
๐ฒ Surrounded by nature, fueled by growth.
Jai students get 20% off with code JAI20
๐WEEKEND THINGS๐ also whyyy is it so fun to see our teachers as little action figure cut outs?๐ญ
Ready to step into your next chapter? Weโve been holding this training for over a decade, and have watched it change not only our studentsโ lives, but our lives as well.
Clarity, community, and a whole new level of connection await. ๐
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, weโve got everything youโve been asking for ๐
โจ Tues 6pm โ Soul Revival w/ Jenn Newman (starts 4/1)
โจ Wed 7pm โ Warm Unwind w/ Sarah (starts 4/9)
โจ Tues 4:30pm โ Hot Power Flow w/ Jess (starts 4/15)
โจ Thurs 9:30am โ Hot Flow + Unwind w/ Jenny Bacher (starts 4/24)
Whatever youโre looking for โ weโve got space for you ๐๐ผ
โญ๏ธ NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED โญ๏ธ
get practical, simple tools to support bone health and bodily balance both on and off the mat ๐
Plus, anytime with Mandy is a good time!
Just a little reminder that you donโt 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. Youโre already more than enough. ๐
Ariโs 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 exploreโbecause yoga is humbling, silly, and meant to be fun. Whether youโre building strength, refining technique, or getting upside down, Ariโs goal is to help you feel more connected, confident, and at home in your body.
we love you ari!๐๐
whatโs your experience with sound healing? โญ๏ธ๐
special event with cheryl โจ
also. . .
- monthly crystal bowl events
- tuesday evenings gentle class with crystal bowls! ๐ฎ
a lil intro a lil practice.
TODAY 4:00P | SPRING CLEANING extended class ๐งผ๐งน๐ซง๐ท
we absolutely adore this sweet soul emily, and we know you do too!๐๐ท๐
do yourself a favor and pop into her class!โจ
MON 9:30A | hot flow + unwind
WEDS 4:30P | jai vinyasa
THURS 6:00P | hot vinyasa
HOT VINYASA โข 9:30A โข WITH KAYLAJI
starting 3.29๐ท๐๐ท
Celebrate yourself + get to class ๐
โElevate yourself through the power of your mind, not degrade yourself, for the mind can be the friend and also the enemy of the self.โ โ Bhagavad Gita 6.5
Itโs 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 doesnโt 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 youโre ready for THIS kind of pursuit, teacher training may be on the horizonโฆ
OCTOBER 2025 - MAY 2026
Applications are open now ๐ค
Exciting news!
@guy_waltman and @jess_padula are hosting their next retreat at the Adirondack Loj ๐๏ธ from May 29 โ June 1!
This all-inclusive experience is designed to deepen your understanding of relationship dynamics, motivation, and nutritionโwith 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 Yorkโs stunning wilderness. ๐ฒ๐
JAI STUDENTS GET A SPECIAL 20% OFF โ CODE: JAI20
If youโre interested comment BETTER and weโll reach out with more details!
bits n pieces of what makes our jai jai so special
devotion intention community connection
๐ผ thanking you all, every day! ๐ผ
are you practicing โ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅโ yoga?
this concept of perfection follows the human experience everywhere.
the looking around on the mat to make sure youโre doing it โrightโ.
yoga is not folding yourself into a pretzel any more than it is going to work or making dinner for your family.
yoga simply, ๐ข๐ฌ.
every breath, every step, every thoughtโฆitโs 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.
๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ โ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅโ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ ๐?
hari om tat sat ๐ฟ
Jenn doing what she does best ๐ท๐ผ๐
If youโve 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 ๐ฅน๐ค
Let us know in 3 words what YOU experience when stepping into Jai๐ผ
weโre bringing alllll of the refreshโฆ and then some ๐๐๐งผ๐ท
check out all of our events for the upcoming season in studio or online! ๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
๐ชท
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; ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฆ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ.
and so it is. ๐ซ
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!โจ๐
Every breath is a chance to remember that you are always in flow with everything around you. Donโt lose sight of that deep knowing โ the quiet, steady trust that you are exactly where youโre meant to be.
How to lead a trauma informed yoga classโฆ๐คฒ
Saturday, Feb 22 at 12:30pm
Yoga + Trauma Recovery workshop with Sarah Mountz, LMSW, PhDโexploring how yoga can restore safety in the body, mind, and spirit.
- Learn about the neurobiology of trauma, polyvagal theory, and trauma-sensitive teaching.โจ
- 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 โฅ๏ธ
Today 5:30-7pm
Addiction impacts the body, mind + spiritโmaking yoga a powerful companion on the path to recovery. Thatโs where Y12SR (Yoga for 12-Step Recovery) comes in.
This unique offering blends a gentle yoga practice with a supportive recovery meetingโopen to anyone affected by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one.๐
Come as you are, everybody belongs here.
Letโs connect, breathe + heal together. You are not alone. ๐
๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐,
Student of Peace. Student of Wisdom.
The greatest love letter you could ever write is one of honoring your every need, hope and dream!
Fill your love tankโฆ.
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ง๐ | Ways to Honor, Ways to Love โฅ๏ธ
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Hari Om Tat Sat โฅ๏ธ
Science is slowly catching up with what yogis have known for centuriesโyoga transforms not just the body, but the brain.
A new review of studies reveals how yoga boosts brain function, improves mood, and helps ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and even PTSD.
As the winter months settle in, this ancient practice can be a powerful antidote to seasonal blues.
Hereโs what the research found:
๐ง Yoga sharpens your brain:โจโข Regular practice strengthens areas tied to memory, focus, and learningโจโข MRI scans show yogis have a thicker cerebral cortex (for processing information) and hippocampus (for learning and memory), areas that usually shrink with age.โจโข Yoga may help slow age-related cognitive decline and boost mental sharpness.
๐ Yoga lifts your mood:โจโข Increases GABA, a brain chemical linked to calmness and reduced anxiety.โจโข Activates the parasympathetic nervous system through deep, steady breathingโbringing the body into a state of rest and ease.โจโข Reduces emotional reactivity, helping you respond to lifeโs challenges with more grace and less stress.
๐คฒ Yoga settles the mind:โจโข A review of 15 studies found yoga is one of the most effective complementary therapies for easing depression and anxietyโespecially in older adults.โจโข Yogaโs mood-boosting effects were found to last longer than other relaxation techniques, including massage and music therapy.โจโข Research also shows yoga can reduce symptoms of PTSD when used alongside other treatments, helping to calm intrusive thoughts and emotional overwhelm.
โจ โ๏ธThe science is real, but the magic is felt. As winter continues on, let your practice be a source of warmth, clarity, and deep inner connection. Yoga doesnโt just help you get through the seasonโit helps you bloom within it. ๐ชป
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