what clients have to say…
Rima | Toronto
At 39 I still struggle with a negative body image and limiting ideas around what I can and can’t do. I built up the idea that Yoga wasn’t for me because I thought I I was too fat, too inexperienced, and too inflexible. Needless to say, I was fortunate to begin my first yoga journey with Janeen.
Working with her privately over Zoom has been transformative. Yoga has become something I look forward to and rely on to help me manage my stress and to start building a new relationship with my body.
Her emphasis on the individual nature of our practice, that the “right way” to do yoga is the way that feels good and right for me has allowed me to feel and be successful.
I’ve learned that so many of the limitations I’ve felt about my body were within my reach to address and overcome. I can already see how this learning has extended to other areas of my life and empowered me to seek and feel worthy of wellness. My only regret is not having found Janeen years ago.
Sarah | Harlem
My yoga practice with Janeen has taken me through so many life phases and changes. Being in great shape, recovering from a back and hip injury, grieving a loss, and now, pregnancy. Janeen has adjusted the practice to meet my needs at every turn. Having a practice I could rely on like that has given me so much confidence and a sense of trust in my body that I’ve never had before.
Showing up for yoga with Janeen is always rewarding, even on days when getting out of bed is difficult, either physically or emotionally. Maybe especially on those days.
Our one on one yoga sessions are helpful at every level. I have always struggled in yoga classes, and often felt like basic poses were beyond my abilities. I thought I just wasn’t built for yoga. But Janeen has made seemingly minor adjustments that have made all the difference. It wasn’t that I wasn’t built for yoga, I just needed to find the right way for my body to do it, and Janeen made that happen.
Sophia | Brooklyn
Working with Janeen has enabled me to tune in with my body and experience breath and asana more cohesively, as one movement. Her presence and way of teaching create the safe space for me to open up and experience yoga on a deeper level. I always felt very understood and connected to everything I could be connected to in her classes. Thanks to my practice with Janeen my butt looks better (true!) and on a more serious level, i feel an inner responsibility to myself to continue to practice yoga regularly.
Sarah | Ottawa
While I can't say many good things about the lockdown, I am grateful for the opportunity it provided to finally develop a yoga routine. After just a few classes with Janeen, it was amazing to see how quickly I regained some of my previous flexibility and skills, thanks to her gentle guidance and feedback.
She created a community of like-minded people from all over the world, who would stay online after classes to talk, laugh and commiserate. My classes with Janeen provided an anchor for the week and helped me recognize the importance of staying connected while being physically distant.
Lucy | Brooklyn
I’ve been fortunate to practice yoga with Janeen for the past three years and have found a peace and ease within her classes that has encouraged me to let go of the external pressures I can bring to the mat on any given day. Janeen has a calm, balanced, and thorough approach to her teaching—each class feels well rounded and complete. Her suggested adjustments are game changing and have helped me adapt my practice for the long term good of my body.
She has a beautiful aura that radiates in her teaching—I leave her classes feeling energized, stretched, and engaged with my yogi spirt. Janeen is constantly learning and exploring within her own practice, bringing this knowledge to her teaching and her students. I’m grateful for the time I’ve had with Janeen and encourage anyone to study with her!
Jess | Toronto
As a first-time mom in a new town in the midst of a pandemic, I was emotionally and physically rundown. A high-risk pregnancy, followed by a c-section and months of breastfeeding left me deconditioned, tight, and with chronic back pain. Home with the baby all the time, I struggled to take time for myself, and the pandemic made the thought of finding new activities even more daunting.
Janeen’s virtual classes give me a safe space to soothe my mind and body. I’ve always enjoyed yoga and find Janeen’s reflective, adaptive instruction to be incredibly engaging, including gentle cues for posture and alignment.
With Janeen’s “come as you are, wherever you are” approach, I feel both connected through her caring presence and free to let my own body guide my practice.
Without leaving my house, I am able to re-centre my thoughts and energy for some much needed self care.
Gwen | Brooklyn
Yoga with Janeen was vital to my sanity during the early days of pandemic lockdown. Her restorative practice helped me catch my breath, feel more connected to my body and release the tension it held so tightly.
She's an amazing teacher and friend, I highly recommend her virtual sessions!
Kelly | St. Louis
Yoga with Janeen changed my life. It taught me how to be gentle.
Lindsay | Rapid City
Janeen is in her element. She taught me customized routines that pinpointed exactly what I needed. I didn’t realize that posture and tightness in my upper back and neck (tech neck!) was affecting my lower back pain. Her very specific, beautifully and clearly described and demonstrated poses helped me to feel better; her yoga lessons led me to be more aware of and make slight adjustments to my posture throughout the day.
Kladis | Montreal
Working with Janeen has been transformative. Her keen attention to my needs makes our session so personal and beautifully aligned with what I need in that moment. And of course she kicks my ass.
Sarah | Pittsburgh
Working with Janeen was an incredible experience that has made a lasting impact on my daily life. Janeen was able to create a Yoga Rx plan catered to my very specific needs. In just a few sessions, she helped me to address issues with my physical health that I hadn't been able to resolve in a very long time. I still use many of the stretches and exercises she taught me on a daily basis. I would encourage anyone looking for a very personalized approach to wellness to work with Janeen!
Clara | Burlington
I really appreciate how Janeen checks in with me at the beginning of each session and then spontaneously crafts a practice based on what I need that day. I look forward to this hour of peace and gentle movement as a highlight of my week. The practice is helping me accept myself as I am each day in the moment.
Lisa | Boston
When the world creates so much constant noise, one-to-one tine with Janeen is a breath of fresh air allowing you to reset and concentrate on the now. To make positive adjustments, even small ones, that add up.
I had not done yoga in a couple of years. After starting to practice again with Janeen, I shifted toward more regular practice that has made a noticeable difference in my overall wellbeing. Yoga helps me be mindful of where I am in the moment and go from there.
Daria | Tel Aviv
Working with Janeen makes me feel supported, cared for, challenged, and rewarded. In one of my first sessions with her, Janeen gave me an adjustment in a fundamental pose that helped me break through to new understanding of how sun salutation regards the spine.
Guided by Janeen’s gentle and attentive energy, I have learned to dive deeper into focus and patience in my yoga practice and to be more tender with myself. I am so fortunate to have practiced with her privately, in a group setting, and virtually.