Creative Arts & Wellness LLC

05/21/2026

Most often Yoga is advertised as something of a performance art for the graceful, athletic body. Those images completely miss the point. Yoga is meant to be experienced within by all body shapes and sizes. It’s a practice meant to connect us to the present moment - get out of your head, into your body, and regulate your nervous system.

05/17/2026

Think yoga teachers have a lot of training and knowledge about trauma? We do not. At least I do not and most will not if they have not done training beyond the 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training where topics are determined by Yoga Alliance which does not even regulate the industry. (The yoga industry in the U.S. is not regulated.)

Here’s a rundown of pretty much everything I learned in 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training:

200 Hr YTT covers many topics and not really in depth.
There was a lot of emphasis on sequencing classes and practicing different types of yoga (chakra, vinyasa, ashtanga - explored different lineages). Let’s face it, that is primarily what our culture practices in terms of a yoga class/practice AND we must keep people safe. After that there was a decent amount of focus on breathing practices (which led in to much discussion on the nervous system and nervous system regulation).

We covered different types of meditation (which led to covering the anatomy of the brain and brain waves during meditation) , and a lot of emphasis on the names of yoga poses in Sanskrit (which I quickly stopped using as I have zero education about the culture in which Sanskrit originated. Plus, I also learned the words don’t always translate how we use them.)

We also discussed: the basics of the business, surface level info. on chakras, very little discussion on yoga philosophy, famous yoga teachers and their teaching lineages, a little bit of anatomy, the topic of trauma was discussed more than some of the other forementioned topics but mostly in reference to popular books and theories on trauma and helping people feel safe in class - being mindful on the use of yoga straps, not having students’ backs to the entryway, and being cautious of wording.

I studied many hours on my own but mostly yoga poses and alignment.

Also there’s just so much that could be covered, but 200 hours spaced out over 10-12 months (and sometimes less than that) goes by so quickly.

That said, the learning really never ends and it’s up to the individual teacher to learn what they feel is most important. I completely enjoyed every single moment of my 200 HR YTT experience, grew as a person during that time, met amazing people, gained better confidence, and began a journey I never imagined being on and am grateful for. 🙏

05/17/2026

Tomorrow I am teaching Hot Yoga at 5pm at Divine Wellness Studio by Wishing Well.

Download the GloFox app and select Divine Wellness Studio to purchase credit and sign up for class.

05/17/2026

It’s a beautiful day in west central Ohio. Be sure to take time to get outside to put your feet in the grass, listen to the birds, and let the sun and breeze touch your skin.

Photos from a post by Healing.Beneath.The.Trees on Instagram

05/15/2026

Sensitive topic, but here goes…while I was in yoga teacher training the book “The Body Keeps the Score” and language about “trauma being stored in the body” was brought up a number of times. To make such a statement felt very gross to me. I do believe tension is held in the physical body for a number a reasons but not trauma.

Also, this type of topic should never be brought up in a regular yoga class. If you’re in a yoga class or session and are told to do any type of exercise “to release trauma in your body”, please know that while the person truly does mean well, they are incredibly misinformed. Sadly I did this in my first few months of teaching due to being misinformed and not realizing it is not the business of a yoga teacher to talk about or try to help people in this way.

05/07/2026

Rest IS productive.

05/07/2026

Happening this Saturday 🤗

Preregistration required by contact Betsy Moonflower Effect.

05/03/2026

Join me for a Heart Opening Gentle Yoga class at Moonflower Effect this coming Saturday, May 9 at 10:00-10:50 am.

The handwritten notes in the photos below will give you insight to how I go about planning a class like this and ideas that go into a class like this.

I love offering classes with a specific intention. The heart opening theme was chosen for this class for a few reasons:
1. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and focusing our the heart space is beneficial to build acceptance toward ourselves and others.
2. A heart opening practice also helps us feel more connected to one another and helps us to open ourselves up to being part of a community. As the weather gets nicer and we all get out more often to enjoy farmers markets, festivals, vacations, etc. it is nice to build of our love and empathy to bring us all together in positive and supportive ways.

This class is for all levels. My teaching style focuses on meeting people where they are and providing a supportive environment. Breathwork and meditation will be included.

04/28/2026

This week my classes at Divine Wellness Studio by Wishing Well will focus on movements to improve mobility and flexibility.
Most people believe stretching more often will increase their flexibility.
Did you know that moving your joints through full range of motion (ROM) can improve flexibility?
While most people know they need cardio, strengthening, and stretching, they often ignore exercises which improve their mobility.

04/27/2026

Time to register for Wednesday morning classes for the month of May.
$45 for all four weeks
$15/drop-in

Text Jennifer at 614-361-3899 to signup.

Call or message me to signup for the Wednesday morning Slow Flow Yoga class (held at Boyd Dance Studio in New Bremen).