Jen has been teaching alignment-based yoga since years and practicing since Jen was inspired by Bessel van der Kolks work with yoga for trauma survivors as well as by her teacher Chris Gordon formerly certified Anusara teacher in Minnesota She has also studied with Becca Roodhuyzen Cindy Lusk Jeanie Manchester Christina Sell David Emerson and Jenn Turner Jen graduated from her hour teacher training in at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis She completed her hour Anusara Immersion in and her hour certification in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga in for which she is a facilitator and ambassador TCTSY-F She obtained her MSW in and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Jen teaches both asana classes and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga TCTSY series In her asana classes Jen focuses on both inner and outer alignment utilizing yoga to help us align ourselves more fully with who and how we want to be in the world She enjoys using humor and creating a safe environment for self-study to enhance personal growth and wellness As an exercise enthusiast she understands the needs of tighter bodies and creates a non-judgmental environment for all to practice no yoga pretzels required! Her classes are not heated and she plays traditional yoga music In her TCTSY closed small-group series Jen offers opportunities to make choices about moving or not moving our bodies as well as opportunities to connect with corresponding feelings and sensations The TCTSY protocol is an evidenced-based adjunctive approach to traditional trauma work developed by leading researchers in the fields of trauma and psychology No music is played in TCTSY classes and the room is not heated No physical assists are offered and Jen remains on her mat to help bolster a sense of safety and personal choice.
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Jen has been teaching alignment-based yoga since years and practicing since Jen was inspired by Bessel van der Kolks work with yoga for trauma survivors as well as by her teacher Chris Gordon formerly certified Anusara teacher in Minnesota She has also studied with Becca Roodhuyzen Cindy Lusk Jeanie Manchester Christina Sell David Emerson and Jenn Turner Jen graduated from her hour teacher training in at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis She completed her hour Anusara Immersion in and her hour certification in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga in for which she is a facilitator and ambassador TCTSY-F She obtained her MSW in and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Jen teaches both asana classes and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga TCTSY series In her asana classes Jen focuses on both inner and outer alignment utilizing yoga to help us align ourselves more fully with who and how we want to be in the world She enjoys using humor and creating a safe environment for self-study to enhance personal growth and wellness As an exercise enthusiast she understands the needs of tighter bodies and creates a non-judgmental environment for all to practice no yoga pretzels required! Her classes are not heated and she plays traditional yoga music In her TCTSY closed small-group series Jen offers opportunities to make choices about moving or not moving our bodies as well as opportunities to connect with corresponding feelings and sensations The TCTSY protocol is an evidenced-based adjunctive approach to traditional trauma work developed by leading researchers in the fields of trauma and psychology No music is played in TCTSY classes and the room is not heated No physical assists are offered and Jen remains on her mat to help bolster a sense of safety and personal choice.
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