Jennifer Walker-Cabanero

“One day you finally knew what you had to do and began...”    ~ Mary Oliver

 

Jennifer began the practice of yoga with her mother at a very early age and turned to a serious study of yoga in 1989 in hope of recovering from a spinal injury, and easing her anxiety. Having spent many years in physical therapy due to her injury, she has a deep understanding of the body that is brought into her yoga classes.

Jennifer creates a special journey for each session; using intention, movement, sound, and the breath to integrate a sense of spirit into her classes. She encourages connecting the breath with sensation, moment to moment, so that the poses arise from an inner wisdom rather than an outer form imposed upon the body. It is her goal to teach a balanced class so that each student leaves feeling energized, centered, and ready to transition into their daily lives.

Jennifer completed the Yoga Tree teacher training in 1998, and has studied restorative yoga with Judith Lasater. In 2003, Jennifer became fascinated by the practice of Yoga Nidra. She delved into both a personal practice and formal study of this Tantric form of self-inquiry. In 2006, she completed the level 1 Yoga Nidra teacher training with Richard Miller Ph.D., with whom she continues to study. One of Jennifer’s greatest loves is sharing this profound practice and integrating aspects of Yoga Nidra into all of her classes.

Jennifer has been the studio manager of The Yoga Tree for the past 7 years. She is also a certified Reiki Master and is currently a student of reflexology.

Influential teachers in Jennifer’s life have been: Kathryn Payne, Theresa Elliot, Donna Farhi, Gary Kraftsow, Dona Holleman, Judith Lasater and lately Richard Miller.

visit Jennifer's website www.jennidra.com