Yogini Jen Private Yoga Instructor

I’ve been diagnosed with spondylosis and have had lower back issues for the past couple of years. I decided to try Jen’s class primarily for the spiritual aspect of yoga, not knowing that the physical healing aspect would be just as important.
Jen always makes sure to ask each student in class of any lingering injuries and if there are areas of focus within your body that might need to be addressed. The class is then modified to your request, with varying poses that Jen puts together and adds to the routine to address your specific needs. Jen has a natural gift of a positive, calm, welcoming, and happy energy that you will feel from your first conversation with her. She has the most soothing voice that always comes with the warmest smile, and she has the ability to teach very effectively from a place of genuine love for yoga and service to the betterment of each student’s being. Jen is always striving to improve her classes and has always been there for me before/​after classes to discuss what could be done better to help with my back condition. She’s been aware of my spondylosis from the very beginning, and has always shown extra care to make sure that my injury is not aggravated.
I’ve been taking her class 3 times/​wk for about 3 months now and I could honestly say that my lower back condition has drastically improved. It feels much more mobile, loose, and much more pain-​free. In fact, it is those days when I miss my classes when my back starts tightening up again.
Jen Su has helped reinvigorate my life because of a healthier back. I’m starting to do more physical activities again because the overall pain and physical limitations have now subsided to a minimum.
With or without an injury, I highly recommend taking at least one of her classes to understand everything I’ve described about her here. Her energy is truly authentic and special, as a yoga instructor and as an individual. Allow her to provide an enriching experience to your life as she has provided to me. I have nothing but gratitude and appreciation for her dedication and passion to her craft. Thanks Jen!!!

I first met Jen at my 2^nd-​ever yoga class when she was teaching at a gym near my home. She is truly wonderful! Her classes are simultaneously challenging and relaxing (I’ve only been to her Power Vinyasa Flow classes.) She is very welcoming to those who are new to their practice yet able to work with advanced students, as well. I highly recommend her!

Jen’s great! I take a weekly class with her in Oakland, and our class has practitioners of all different levels. Jen is considerate and offers different adjustments and challenges to the poses, so that everyone is comfortable (or challenged) according to their practice level. Her classes are a great workout, but I never feel stressed or pressured to go beyond what feels right for my body that day. She’s doesn’t push or nag those in her class, which isn’t always the case with yoga instructors. She’s always mindful to ask her class about injuries and preferences. Her classes are fun and energizing, and Jen’s voice is very calming. Thank you Jen!

Jen is an amazing yoga instructor! I have been taking her classes weekly for several months now. Her classes are always varied so there’s no chance of getting bored with the same flow as I’ve found with some instructors. She is also great at hands on assistance when needed and often her verbal cues allow me to make my own adjustments in the poses. Jen is clear and easy to follow in class whether you are just starting your practice or an experienced yogi. She packs in a full body flow in every class that will make you feel great! Jen is also very aware of any injuries or limitations you may have and always suggests modifications as needed for those students.
Jen’s attention to detail, super sweet demeanor and awesome teaching skills make me look forward to going to yoga class! Thanks Jen!

Jen is a wonderful yoga instructor! She came to teach a group class for us at our retreat.
We managed to find a statum style area within the park close by and got settled in for the class.
She put us through our paces with gentle but firm guidance. She gives clear guidance and demonstrates the initial movements for us and always made sure to offer modifications for any injuries or physical limitations people had. She watched each person and would help correct our poses and movements as we went.
She is patient and humorous, making us relaxed and eager to learn. Would love to take her classes again!

I’m extremely inflexible and have always had neck and back problems due to my computer job. I have tried many different yoga classes and came across Jen’s and my search is finally over. Jen is patient with my less-​than-​perfect poses, and is very encouraging and helpful. Jen also does a great job holding her laugh in as she corrects my poses while I grunt to maintain stretches. Definitely going to try to make her classes at least every other week.

Jen is a great yoga instructor! I’ve tried different yoga classes before at Equinox & Yoga to the People and never really got into it, but I will definitely take class with Jen again!
Jen taught a group class for our retreat, and she was very encouraging and helpful for the yoga newbies in our group. She talked through all of the poses & movements and helped demonstrate for us. We had a few injuries/​physical limitations and Jen was great at providing alternatives, too. Jen could tell once we had gotten the hang of things and was very understanding and encouraging throughout the class.

I took my first Yogini Jen vinyasa yoga class today, and it was amazing! She went at a steady pace, and gave enough verbal guidance to follow along. Her demonstrations really helped to see the precise movements and positions, so I felt sure that I wouldn’t injure myself. I noticed she also provided alternate movements for the older people in the class and adjusted people individually, which I thought showed her attentiveness to each person’s needs.
Jen constantly smiled and spoke with a calm voice, which put me at ease. Even at times when I was struggling, she gave verbal support to let me push through and focus on breathing.
I’ve taken other yoga classes before at Yoga to the People, but I feel like they move through the positions too quickly and it feels more like a cardio workout. I liked how I was sweating and felt sore after Jen’s class, but it felt like I had stretched the right muscles and built up my strength.
I am looking forward to taking more classes from her!

Jennifer is a fantastic yoga instructor. She took the time to truly understand my needs and desires, before I began the postures, which I really appreciate. She is extremely attentive, and focused on helping me achieve my goals. Also, she is more knowledgeable about human anatomy and kinesiology than any other instructor with whom I’ve worked. She uses this knowledge to explain which muscle groups I’m working on, as I transition between various positions. She gives me a great workout, while allowing me to focus on the poses I enjoy most. This makes for a surprisingly enjoyable and satisfying experience, overall. This, in turn, has increased my motivation to get more deeply into yoga. The sessions are both calming and energizing. For all these reasons, Jennifer is the best yoga instructor I’ve ever had. I recommend her highly, regardless of your skill set and interest level.

I’m not a fan of Yoga. Yes I buy Yoga tops and pants but I just wear them and not for yoga. I tried Yoga through out college years (7AM class, what was I thinking back then?) and fitness center group class (imagine 50 people in the class… couldn’t even breathe or move). I gave up on Yoga and I continue buying Yoga clothing so I feel like I’m part of the Yogies.
Until Jen’s private beach yoga class showed up on my feed, and my best friend was so eager to go and she threw a puppy eyes… and I guess I had to go with her.
It was a nice Sunday in October, the weather was a bit chill but not cold. I was walking on the sand and struggling walking our way to the spot. My mind was flighting and seriously debating if I should turn around.
«Yes, let’s leave! Let’s go home and sleep some more.»
«NOoooo! You signed up for this! DO IT.»
«Ugh it’s yoga…»
«Overcome your fear and stop being lazy!»
… things like that going in my mind during the short 5 minutes walk. #dramaqueen
With continuously struggle and the class finally started. Surprisingly, all the voices were gone once Jen started talking. All I heard was the instruction and the sound of wave, all I saw was the posture and the clear sky, all I did was following whatever she asked us to do and it felt great. What’s nice about the private class was that Jen and the staff came over to correct my postures and make sure I feel alright. It was a very nice experience and totally different than my previous classes. Jen has this special power to make her students calm and worry-​free, as a previous anti-​Yogie, I’d definitely recommend Jen to anymore who’d like to give Yoga a second try.

Jen is a wonderful yoga instructor. She is definitely one of the reasons why I go to the yoga studio currently I am member. She is knowledgeable, gentle, conscious about people’s injuries and sweet as a person. I usually like taking slow yoga and what I really like about Jen’s slow class is slow yet powerful and effective to my body. I really recommend her yoga teaching to anybody.

Update: I went to Yogini Jen’s beach yoga class and it was the best! Bringing the yoga class outside made me feel a stronger connection between my mind and body. It was so nice to do yoga while hearing the waves and looking into the ocean. Jen’s class was on point: she led what to me was her most powerful and challenging class yet. And it was just plain fun!

In May of 2015, my grandmother passed away, and I was her caretaker. Prior to my grandmother passing I was doing yoga, but didn’t really have that «connection» to my practice the way I could of had it. In May I started to take my practice deeper. It feels like Jen has been there for me spiritually, mentally and physically. With her very caring, and patient heart she by far is my favorite teacher that I have ever had. Her teaching can feel so personal with her style, and her ability to adjust the body if need be and her soothing voice & her healing hands! Like with anything, dedication is needed to practice meditation, Jen makes you want to show up to her class! I am grateful for her teaching and it has been life changing in more ways than one. If you are looking to grow in your strength and your humility she is your best teacher! I walk out of her classes feeling so refreshed.

Jen is a great instructor and I definitely recommend her. I took her Vinyasa yoga class at square one. She made it very easy for me to follow the different positions. Before the class started she asked if I had any problems with pain. I let her know I have back pain. Throughout the class she modified some of the positions and asked me how I was feeling. She also made sure I was in each position correctly and made me feel good with her positive reinforcement.
I’ve taken a few yoga classes in the past at my gym, but I have never had a yoga instructor that made me want to continue.
I look forward to taking more classes with Jen.

Let me just start and say that Jen is awesome. I’ve been doing yoga off and on for the past 5 years, never really got very far. Until I started practicing under Jen a couple months ago, and she helped me fall back in love with yoga (and stay dedicated). Not only is she knowledgable with the yoga poses and human anatomy (i.e. she knows the best techniques to avoid bodily damage) but also is wonderful at adapting her classes based on the needs/​skills/​goals of her students. Every class with her has been different and challenging which is what I’m looking for. Too often have I been to classes that seem to be on a loop or an instructor who only meets the needs of a small group of their students (e.g. the practice too easy or too advanced). I’ve never experienced that with Jen. I’ve seen not only seen improvements in my practice but also my love of yoga reinvigorated.

My experience with Yogini Jen is wonderful! — I have enjoyed Jen’s enthusiasm, patience, love of yoga, and demeanor. She makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable in her lesson. With Jen’s clear instruction and guidance, I had great practice for balance stretching, breathing and concentration.
Jen is skilled and sensitive to individual needs as we each have unique physical abilities and responses. She is always encouraging and considerate of her students. I love how Jen brought positive energy mentally, physically and spiritually through her yoga lesson into my life!

Hey, listen! I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started yoga, but under Jen’s master yogini guidance, she ultimately had me flipping the dog by my second session, albeit maybe I had a little prior experience so temper expectations haha… Jen provided lucid instruction and helped demo and correct my poses. Her sessions were fun and enjoyable, and I highly recommend! However, for now, I can only dream about participating in more sessions since I don’t live in the area; but whenever I do come into town, I will make it a point to make it happen! YOGINI JEN IS BEST YOGINI!

I had my first yoga class EVER with Jen as my teacher. Despite not knowing any of the positions, I was able to follow along due to Jen’s instructions being clear and intuitive… so much so that other members of the class thought I was a regular!
I highly recommend Jen as your yoga instructor, whether you’re a beginner or advanced alike. Can’t wait until the next class!

I completed a session with Jen not too long ago. Jen is an amazing teacher. She is determined to improve your yoga skills and health. While being focused on your yoga poses, Jen also relates to the student about how yoga can be difficult for beginners, making me not feel overwhelmed. This makes me want to learn more. Not only did I feel relaxed after the session, I also felt better as a whole — mind, spirit, body. I couldn’t recommend anyone more.

I recently completed my first private yoga session with Jen. Jen is an excellent teacher. I liked that she asked me what my goals were before we started, then customized the session to match my goals. She walked the fine line between too-​easy and too-​challenging perfectly: when poses were either too easy or too challenging, she modified them so that they worked perfectly for me. She was patient, non-​judgmental, and a pleasure to work with. I recommend her yoga instruction without hesitation.