Jennifer was a high achieving athlete who played competitive sports throughout High School and College. After chronic knee injuries and surviving a near fatal car accident, her college sports career came to an end. After spending 7 years in the mortgage industry, Jennifer found herself missing the camaraderie and support of being part of a team.

This led her to discover a new passion in the fitness industry coaching, training, and instructing group fitness classes. With now over 12 years experience under her belt, Jennifer loves helping others achieve their health & fitness goals, strive for greatness, and live a happy, healthy, lifestyle!

Jennifer started her yoga practice just over 6 years ago after entering into her first figure competition. Through her practice she found Inferno Hot Pilates and fell in love! Jennifer loves that at Body Yoga it is a family environment allowing men and women to come as they are and receive the guidance, love and support they need to reach their ultimate health and fitness goals.

When Jennifer is not coaching and helping others she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, practicing yoga, traveling, attending sporting events, being active outdoors and playing at the beach!

Laurel has been a Bikram Yoga practitioner for over 7 years.  She was first drawn to the practice because of job stress and stress-related injuries, like neck strain, migraines, and insomnia.  With a regular practice she found lasting relief from such issues along with renewed energy.

 

After being laid off in the economic downturn she took some time off from yoga and began her new journey, Women's flat Track Roller Derby.  After participating in a full-contact sport it didn't take long for her to see the benefits a Bikram Yoga practice could provide.  Not only did a regular Bikram practice alleviate pain and muscle fatigue but, after a few months of consistent practice, gave her an athletic edge her teammates could easily notice.  Better flexibility, more endurance, mental focus and clarity, balance, and muscle control made her a stronger more agile skater and took her to the next level.  "At first the other girls called me crazy for going to Bikram then coming to practice.  After a few months however, they were always asking 'What's that yoga you're doing?"

 

She completed teacher training in January of 2015 and is more dedicated than ever to spreading knowledge of the power of a strong practice.  "Yoga helps with every facet of life, whether you struggle with depression, mood, lethargy, chronic pain, or are an athlete looking to up your game, yoga is the answer."  - Laurel