I'm Jen, the founder of Ashtanga Central, your global hub for all things Ashtanga. I make yoga fun and accessible so that you can reap the benefits of the practice for a lifetime.
Through the practices of yoga and meditation, I teach people to embody their body so that they can live their fullest lives.
Beginners' Corner
New around here?
Everyone starts as a beginner. That's why I made a special page for you full of resources to help you get started.
Ashtanga Masterclass
Interested in starting or deepening your Ashtanga journey? Check out my FREE Ashtanga Masterclass Video and Starter Kit!
Mentorship Program
Teachers talk a lot about holding space. But what I have learned is that it's not actually space we are holding - it's people.
This program is for students and teachers who want the help and guidance of someone who pushed play before you did. You are not alone. ❤️
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An Ashtanga Teacher's Five Keys
I try to make a point of taking a minute every so often to reflect on what I believe in as a teacher. I think it helps me to not only be a better teacher, but a better practitioner. There are a handful that have grown with me, the way my practice has grown with me. I believe that yoga is for everyone. I believe it’s for every body type, every gender, every race, every lifestyle, every schedule, every diet, every body. I believe it belongs to everybody. As a teacher, I believe most importantly that the practice journey belongs to the student. These are my five keys to remembering that.
Online and In-Home Privates
Your unique practice, personalized for your unique body and mind. This is the ideal way to learn how to modify the practice for an injury or to learn how to work with your challenges. Private classes are a great opportunity to break down difficult asanas and learn new techniques, or to create a customized approach based on your needs and wellness goals.
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Intro to Ashtanga Course
Foam Rolling for Strength and Recovery
An hour of instructional videos on how to use a foam roller for both stability core exercises as well as muscle recovery.
Pilates for Better Posture
30 minutes of Pilates exercises sequenced to strengthen your posture and counter the effects of sitting at a desk all day.
Advanced Core for Yogis
Build your confidence in moving with control, strength, and grace, as you learn to hug your midline and find your central axis. A greatest hits of Pilates exercises, if you will.
Pilates for Arm Balances and Inversions
20 minutes of Pilates exercises chosen to strengthen your core and shoulder girdle for arm balances and inversions. Find full body integration in Pilates exercises so you can find it more easily in your asana practice.
Pilates for Twists and Backbends
25 minutes of Pilates exercises selected and sequenced to tone your obliques and strengthen your back. Learn how to rotate your trunk using your obliques, and strengthen the back side of your body so you can find length in your backbends!
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Let's Meet Up!
It would be great to meet you in person. Check out my live events. I hope to see you soon.
"I benefitted from Jen's example, her encouragement, and her no-drama approach to the practice. Jen teaches her students to show up, over and over, she provides support and also leaves a lot of space for each student to learn what the practice is for them."
Maryl Baldridge
Owner Georgetown Yoga and DuPont Circle Yoga
"Jen René is one of the hardest working and passionate teachers I know. Through the true and deep connections she has with her own teachers, her dedicated students students and her own practice inspired one of the most thriving Mysore programs in the country."
Testimonial
Owner and Creator of Flow Yoga Center
"Jen's instruction is accurate and effective. Through her teaching she empowers students and allows them to flourish and grow."
Sandy Fennel
Yoga Student and Teacher
"This course is great. The reason why I bought it is to help me to remember and re-focus on these foundation postures after having practiced Ashtanga a number of years. The foundation poses are really important. The way Jen broke down the poses helped me to slow it down and think about each part of it. I have to say it was hard!"
