Jade Skinner

She is an ambassador of Manduka the face of Sacred Jade Yoga — formally known as Sacred Space Yoga, and currently leads the Mysore Program at The Body Electric Yoga CompanySacred Jade Yoga is the living expression of my life’s practice—as a mother, a student, a teacher, an athlete, a personal chef, and a lifelong lover of food and nature. It is a space shaped by years of exploration, discipline, and devotion, and guided by the belief that yoga is not something we "do," but something we come home to.My JourneyMy journey with yoga began in 2000 in North Carolina. What started as a personal practice slowly unfolded into a lifelong path. In 2007, I took my first yoga training and began the process of learning how to hold space for others. Since then, I’ve traveled across the world—to Miami, India, France, and beyond—studying under teachers who have left lasting imprints on my heart and practice: Greg Nardi, David Keil, Tim Feldmann, Kino MacGregor, Sharath Jois, Saraswati Jois, Kia Naddermier, and a powerful network of local teachers in St. Petersburg, Florida.My TeachingOver the last 25 years, my teaching has grown and evolved. Though rooted in the lineage of Ashtanga, my approach has softened and deepened—less about strict adherence to form, and more about developing awareness through agency, curiosity, and compassion. I hold space with a firm understanding of the depth of yoga, supporting each student in discovering what is most alive, honest, and empowering within their practice.A Practice Shaped by LifeMotherhood continues to shape how I teach, listen, and lead. Athletics inform how I move and understand the body. Cooking keeps me grounded in nourishment and creativity. Nature is a constant reminder of our own cycles, seasons, and the beauty of presence. All of these elements live and breathe through Sacred Jade Yoga.This work is not mine alone. While Sacred Jade Yoga is my personal offering, it continues to grow through the energy and insight of the students and teachers I walk alongside. Here, we practice not just for ourselves, but for the way we live, love, parent, and show up in the world.