Getting to Know Us: A Blog Series (Jennifer)

If you’re looking for yoga that is equal parts sweat and smiles with an upbeat leader, Jennifer is your gal!

After practicing yoga for 5 years, she enrolled in our 2022-23 Yoga Teacher Training to share the joy of yoga with others. For Jennifer, yoga represents her “personal fountain of youth.” It’s the way she cultivates flexibility and balance as she navigates aging, and her passion for yoga is so profound that she felt compelled to share the love with others.

Jennifer's family is also involved in her yoga journey. Her son, a college football player, incorporates yoga into his training regimen, appreciating the added benefits of stretching. Both her son and daughter frequently attend her classes, and Jennifer finds so much joy in seeing them embrace the practice too.

Her teaching style aligns perfectly with her life motto: "Carpe Diem," or "seize the day." In her classes, Jennifer emphasizes a vibrant mix of sweat, smiles, and fun playlists, creating a fast-paced practice that keeps her students engaged and energized. She enjoys experimenting with new music to liven up the atmosphere. You’ll hear it all, from classic rock icons like Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, to hits from the '80s and '90s and EVERYTHING in between!

Jennifer loves teaching various classes, including yoga 1, yoga 2, bounce, and barre. She leads barre every Monday in Springfield, an All Levels flow class every other week in New Berlin on Wednesdays, and often subs at both locations throughout the week. During her sessions, she makes an effort to shout out her students' names, fostering a high-energy environment where everyone feels included and seen. Laughter is a staple in her classes, and she often introduces balancing challenges that encourage her students to push their limits and laugh!

Jennifer’s ultimate goal is for her students to feel as though they have truly seized their day, leaving class with a sense of achievement in their individual practices. Jennifer hopes they will feel inspired to return to her classes to uplevel their attitudes and their yoga practices.

With her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to the practice, our very own sunshine girl Jennifer Tirey embodies the spirit of "Carpe Diem" every day, inviting others to join her in celebrating the transformative power of yoga. Whether she’s teaching or attending classes like Bounce and Flow Fit, her love for yoga and for life continues to shine through, enriching the lives of everyone around her.