Jennifer Smith, RYT, YACEP, has taught yoga in the Brainerd Lakes area since 2012. Before that, she lived in Bethesda, Maryland. Jennifer's first teacher training was with Neva Ingalls in Chevy Chase, MD. She is a certified Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga Teacher through internationally acclaimed teacher Judith Hanson Lasater and has studied extensively with yoga luminaries Alex Crow and John Schumacher. Jennifer has completed more than 1200 hours of yoga training and taught over 2700 classes.

 

In addition to her studio teaching, Jennifer presents at conferences and corporate events. She led movement and mindfulness breaks at TEDxGullLake and has contributed to workplace wellness programs for organizations across the region. As a retreat presenter, she creates immersive experiences that allow participants to deeply explore their practice in inspiring settings.

 

As a teacher, Jennifer aims to make yoga and meditation approachable to anyone at any level. She guides you through mindful and sustainable practices, empowering you to make the best decisions for you. Her teaching style is grounded in yogic philosophy and focuses heavily on learning to pay attention. By helping you acknowledge, accept, and appreciate your individuality, Jennifer helps you connect to yourself and the world around you with more compassion. Finding that grace can be life-changing.

 

Nisswa Yoga was founded in 2013 by Jennifer and a business partner as a brick-and-mortar yoga studio. Jennifer took sole ownership in 2016, serving as lead teacher and teacher trainer. In 2022, Nisswa Yoga transitioned to a mobile and online studio for Jennifer’s classes. She also leads a collaborative of talented yoga teachers who teach private classes at resorts, event centers, and homes across the Brainerd Lakes Area of North Central Minnesota.