The Studio
JG Yoga and Wellness is an Eco Friendly Yoga, Pilates and Wellness Studio, and a dedicated member of the areas's holistic health community.
Jenn holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Holistic Health Studies from Georgian Court University. Our Holistic Health Community acknowledges the 2nd Niyama (Habits of Healthy Living): Santosha: acceptance of others and optimism for ones self.
Since 2013, JG Yoga and Wellness has prided itself on offering a truly unique experience in which our students are inspired to add more flexibility and strength to their life-on and off the mat. Classes have options giving to every student to make the practice a comfortable and enjoyable experience. In addition to our daily schedule of classes, JG Yoga and Wellness hosts a variety of events designed to nourish the body and the spirit.
We proudly staff of Yoga Alliance Certified Instructors, ensuring that your practice is guided by a team dedicated to your health and safety. JG Yoga and Wellness welcomes students and fitness enthusiasts from all levels of practice, from beginners to experienced practitioners, and to those ready to explore deeper through our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs.
JG Yoga and Wellness will continue to focus on providing educational information on yoga and wellness, teaching proper exercise technique and hosting accredited trainings with experienced presenters.
YOGA BENEFITS
The potential health benefits of yoga include:
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Stress Relief: Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body. It lowers the level of stress hormone, cortisol. Related benefits include lowering blood pressure and heart rate, Improving digestion and boosting the immune system, as well as easing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, asthma and insomnia.
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Pain Relief: Yoga can ease pain. Studies have demonstrated that practicing Yoga can help with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto immune diseases, and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain and other chronic conditions.
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Better Breathing: Yoga Teaches people to take slower, deeper breaths. This helps to improve lung function and triggers the body's relaxation response.
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Flexibility: Yoga helps to improve flexibility and mobility, increasing range of movement and reducing aches and pains.
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Increased Strength: Yoga Postures use every muscle of the body, helping to increase strength literally from head to toe. Yoga also helps to relieve muscular tension.
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Weight Management: Yoga (even less vigorous styles) can aid in weight control efforts by reducing cortisol levels, as well as burning excess calories and reducing stress. Yoga also improves self esteem.
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Improved Circulation: Yoga helps to improve circulation and as result of various poses, more efficiently moves oxygenated blood to body's cells.
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Cardiovascular Conditioning: Even gentle yoga practice can provide cardiovascular benefits by lowering resting heart rate, increasing endurance and improving oxygen during exercise.
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Better Body Alignment: Yoga helps to improve body alignment, resulting in better posture and relieving back, neck, neck, joint and muscle problems.
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Focus on the present: Yoga helps us focus on the present, to become more aware and help create mind body health. It opens the way to improve coordination, reaction time and memory.
