Jenna Hewitt King (she/her)

Jenna is a high school teacher, wellness advocate, social justice warrior, and yoga teacher. Jenna has an English teaching credential and a Master’s in Education, focusing her research mostly on social justice pedagogies and practices in the classroom.

She received her 200-hour yoga certification in 2018 through Breathe for Change, an organization that trains educators and other leaders to bring yoga, mindfulness, and other wellness and restorative practices into classrooms, schools, and communities. She has a passion for bringing yoga and wellness to kids, teens, parents, and educators.

She currently hosts professional development for educators within her district. Jenna believes that yoga and mindfulness practices are key to unlocking the full potential of school communities and to creating positive change within communities.

Flow

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES AT PRANA?

I would describe my classes as accessible to practitioners of all levels and needs. Specifically, my morning flow classes follow a consistent rhythm week-to-week so students know what to expect when they return. While students will feel challenged at certain points of the practice, the flow is often slow and manageable, with lots of room for variation and modification. I do not offer hands on assists during class, so students can expect to enjoy a private practice amongst community.

  • I often play instrumental music during class, usually from a yoga or meditation playlist or artist.

  • Yoga has allowed me to connect with my body in ways I was never able to with other activities. It has allowed me to better understand what my body needs and respond to those needs with intention. That awareness partnered with meditation and breath practice has given me a sense of true agency over my body that I have been able to tap into in other areas of my life beyond the mat.

  • Skill in Action by Michelle Cassandra Johnson truly transformed the way I viewed yoga. As a classroom teacher and community organizer in my every day life, this text gave me the tools and language I needed to bridge my yoga practice with my passion for social justice. It has allowed me to see yoga as something more than a personal practice but one that has the power to transcend communities.

  • I love teaching yoga because there is a great balance between repetition and creativity. While no one class will be exactly the same as another, there is still a sense of consistency between classes that allows students to find a shared rhythm in their practice.

  • Childs Pose is the greatest posture, hands down!