About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Jenn L. Smith, eRYT-500
International Master Yoga Teacher • Alignment Specialist • Retreat Leader
Jenn Lucene Smith is an eRYT-500 International Master Yoga Teacher with over 12 years of full-time teaching experience, known for her warm, alignment-centered approach that makes yoga accessible, empowering, and deeply transformative for every body. A seasoned studio owner, teacher-trainer, and retreat leader, Jenn has guided thousands of students through practices that blend intelligent sequencing, breath-centered movement, and embodied awareness.
Her teaching style is rooted in therapeutic alignment principles, mindful flow, and a strong emphasis on breath as the foundation of healing and presence. With extensive experience in guiding mixed-level groups, recovering bodies, and students of all ages and abilities, Jenn creates a supportive environment where practitioners feel both challenged and safe. Her classes often weave in yoga philosophy, meditation, and journaling to cultivate inner clarity, resilience, and joy.
Jenn specializes in:
Alignment-based Hatha & Vinyasa yoga
Therapeutic, accessible modifications for all bodies
Breathwork, meditation & mindfulness practices
Yoga philosophy and recovery-focused teachings
Retreat leadership & community building
Curriculum design and teacher mentoring
As co-creator of the Yoga & Culinary Retreats in Portugal, Jenn leads daily practices that nurture physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her holistic approach integrates movement, breath, nutrition, nature, and connection—creating immersive experiences that support deep restoration and personal growth.
Whether teaching in the studio, online, or overlooking the cliffs of the Algarve, Jenn inspires students to breathe deeply, move intentionally, and live fully—on and off the mat.