“Be still and know that I am God.” --Psalm 46:10

For Jeni, the oldest daughter of a minister, spirituality and faith has always been integral to all aspects of her life. An athlete from childhood, Jeni began her yoga journey at the gym in the mid 90s and initially approached yoga as she had with dancing, running, and soccer thinking of yoga as a purely physical practice. Yet, when Jeni began to practice Bikram Yoga in 2006, she suddenly felt the power of yoga: the physical, mental, and spiritual paths in her life blissfully merged.

Left wanting to know more, Jeni studied Ashtanga and Anusara-inspired Vinyasa yoga discipline and has found a beautiful medium in her practice and teaching. Her classes are vigorous, creative, safe and uplifting while empowering students to seek inner paths of discovery and improvement. Jeni completed her yoga teacher training at Prana Yoga Center and is a 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. As the practice of yoga is an on-going self-discovery, Jeni continues to be inspired by her two primary mentors and takes classes with master teachers wherever she goes. She is currently in the process of receiving her 500-hr certification through YogaWorks under the mentorship of Stacy McCarthy. It is her passion to continue to grow and share in the journey.

Jeni, who is fluent in Korean, has traveled widely and enjoyed success in a variety of careers: from singing to teaching overseas. She currently teaches ESL and children’s literature at schools in La Jolla and Sorrento/Carmel Valley.

It is an utter joy to know that the triumphs and struggles on the mat can also translate to life off the mat: be still, surrender, let peace reign, always learn, build, accept, and love.