Hi, I’m Jen, the founder of Elementyl yoga. I’m an American who made the move to Europe in 2014, and I have spent the majority of my professional career in HR. With over 20 years of yoga practice under my belt, I decided to become a yoga teacher—not only because of my passion for it, but because of the changes I’ve seen it make in my body, my health and my spirit.

I first discovered yoga by going to a few classes at the gym, but I didn’t really connect with it until I went to a yoga studio. I then realized that this was what real yoga was about and why people love it so much. I started with Vinyasa and over the years have tried all different types of yoga, including Bikram and Iyengar, but Vinyasa, Yin and Astanga are my favorites.

I relocated from Amsterdam to Todi in 2020, during the Pandemic.  I began taking online yoga classes and practicing at home. However, it was not the same experience that I had grown to love in my Amsterdam studio. I found myself yearning for an in-person yoga practice, which inspired me to open my very own yoga studio right here in Todi centro.

In my yoga classes, I lead with setting an intention, pranayama, creative and ever-changing flows, uplifting music, and always plenty of humour. I firmly believe that music and movement are medicine, and I strive to make yoga an enjoyable and accessible experience for everyone, regardless of their background.

I am not a yogi. I eat meat, I drink wine, I struggle with my weight and my competitive spirit. I believe in using yoga to help balance life’s struggles. It’s not about being really bendy, a vegan, or practising extreme postures. It’s about calming the mind, while strengthening the body, and ultimately feeling really good physically and mentally. True wellness.