Jennie Jackson

I’m Jen, and I offer yoga classes focusing on YOU and your divine uniqueness.
My yoga mission is to try reach as many people through yoga no matter their ability, size, age or state they are in.

I truly believe yoga is for everyone, and I’m here to help you realise this truth.

How are my Yoga Classes Different?

I’m a little outside your Yoga Teacher stereotype! I'm curvylicious with an ankle disability

I include body peace and acceptance into all of my classes. No matter what is going on with your body, I welcome and include you, adapting to cater to every BODY.

Whether you:

feel you don’t fit into the typical yoga body stereotype

are struggling with body image

have a disability

are entering your wisdom years

are trying yoga for the first time

recovering from ill health or injury/surgery

managing a physical or mental illness

I cater yoga classes to YOU, so you can embrace your wonderful unique self, which means you can accept yourself the way you are right now!

How can Yoga Heal your Relationship with your Body?
Yoga helps you develop an appreciation for your body through connection and joyful movement

Yoga invites you to observe how your body feels rather than judge how it looks

Yoga guides you to listen to your inner wisdom and body affirming ways

Am I the Right Yoga Teacher for you?
Here are some facts about me:

I grew up in a wonderful family who surrounded me with love and laughter, however, I was also gifted (I say gifted because it has given me empathy and the ability to be strong in adversity) with a challenging disability.

I was born with Bilateral Talipes Equinovarus (also known as clubfoot). I spent my first years of life in plaster casts and undergoing many corrective surgeries. By the time I turned 30, I had undergone major surgery and was dependant on a walking stick and intense pain killers. I was either going to need an amputation or a wheelchair.

In 2015 things started to turn around. I travelled to the United States and was incredibly lucky to be fitted with a prosthesis device. Since then, I have been walking and living pain-free! I have even been able to complete half marathons and a three-week hike in the Himalayas. I will always be grateful to be active with my friends, family, and loved ones.

I would love for this prosthesis device to be available for more New Zealanders who need it. To learn more about my prosthesis journey