About Jen Peterson, E-RYT 500, YACEP, Reiki Master

I am passionate about the practice of yoga and my heart calls me to share it with others! It is my Dharma, my calling.

I am committed to offering yoga in a way that is fully accessible to every body and that respects the full intention of this ancient philosophy and practice gifted to us from the East. Both my personal practice and my teaching are grounded in awakening to the transformational and healing power of embodiment that regular practice of Yoga offers.

I have been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for more than 13 years and since beginning teaching in 2012, I have over 2000 hours of teaching experience.

Through my practice, studies, and my own personal healing journey through a back injury, I developed a gentle and accessible teaching style influenced by both yin and yang asana traditions. I also incorporate Reiki into my classes to enhance energetic healing and balance for students in their practice. Students and clients who work with me appreciate my gentle and supportive presence and have experienced deep growth and healing.

"When I first came to see Jen. I was filled with grief and fatigue and wasn’t sure that I would be able to be flexible enough to do a yoga practice. As this past year progressed my practices have grown and I have relaxed and bloomed so beautifully like a rose! I have a new sense of well being, and joy and I look forward to more of this. She is amazing and the best teacher and I am very grateful for the entire experience we have had so far and look forward to next year.” - Lisa Jarvis, Monkton

I received my first 200hr RYT certification from Asheville Yoga Center in 2015. I In 2019, I received an additional 500hr RYT from the American Viniyoga Institute and I am currently in training for my Yoga Therapy certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapists. I am registered with Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Continuing Education Provider.

I am a Reiki Master and have over 500 additional training hours related to study of Trauma Informed Yoga, Yin Yoga, Somatic Movement, Physiology and Anatomy, Fascial Systems, Yoga Therapeutics, Thai Massage, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Yoga Philosophy. I am forever grateful to my teachers including Gary Kraftsow, Sarah Powers, Bernie Clark, Tom Myers, Elissa Cobb, Hala Khouri, Liz Koch, Kristin Borquist, Christine Hoar, Shala Worsley, Gil Hedley, Michael Johnson, Brook Thomas, and Joe Taft.