Jennifer Parmelee is a nationally recognized senior, ISHTA-Yoga Teacher who has spent the last 25 years teaching and practicing the Art of Yoga. From the very basics of yoga and meditation, to becoming one of New York City's most influential teacher's teacher, Jennifer has educated thousands of people in learning how to integrate a yogic lifestyle into our modern time. She is a former co-owner of Dil Yoga Studio in Middlebury, VT. and she has taught as a Senior Teacher and Teacher Trainer for Yoga Zone, Be Yoga, ISHTA, New York Yoga, Haelth, and Moonheart Healing Arts Center in New York City. Her classes and workshops are masterful; filled with grand inspiration and deep exploration, governed by a calm presence, mellifluous voice, and humor. She shares yoga ritual, philosophy, meditations, and clear attention to alignment to help one cultivate radiant health and a sound soul.
She produced the meditation CD Sit Within Yourself and is the author of the forthcoming book Petal by Petal: The Flowering Self. Jennifer is also certified in many other healing arts modalities including chakra balancing, gemstone healing, Polarity Healing Arts, and Aromatherapy. In addition to teaching yoga, Jennifer is also a dedicated birth professional who is certified as a DONA Doula, Lamaze Childbirth Educator, NY State Lactation Consultant, and Farm Midwifery Assistant. She holds a BA in English from Hunter College and a Masters Degree in Education from Goddard College. Throughout the years and in her free time, Jennifer has also managed to become an accomplished artist and performer.
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