Jennifer Ekman
Jennifer Ekman (she/her) earned her 200hr certification in 2020 from Brett Larkin Yoga. She then earned her second 200hr certification from Haum Yoga in San Francisco in 2022 studying under Jeremy Falk, Rachel Wilkins and Nat Kendall. Certified in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Accessible Yoga and Yoga For All, Jenn strives to create an inclusive, non-competitive environment for all students. She is currently studying under Jason Crandell working towards her 300hr certification.
First finding yoga over twenty years ago as a great form of physical exercise, Jenn quickly realized that the body isn't the only thing yoga exercises. Now with a strong practice and a desire to serve her community, she has embarked on a journey to delve deeper into yoga philosophy and the tools yoga offers for use on and off the mat. She is a huge fan of using props and encourages students to meet themselves on the mat in the present moment. Jenn teaches a vinyasa flow with an emphasis on finding the balance between sthira and sukha (effort and ease) and allowing for a full mind, body and soul workout. She believes the practice of yoga provides great support off the mat in our technology infused and fast paced world, enabling us to slow down and be fully present in our own mind, body and space.
Jenn has also infused her love of music and yoga to offer fully immersive sound baths using different sounds and frequencies that invite deep relaxation and rest. With the use of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, sea and wave drums, monochord, harmonium and voice Jenn invites you to go within and find a deeper sense of calm. Benefits include stress management, enhanced focus, better sleep, mental clarity, a deeper state of consciousness and much more.
When Jenn is not on the mat she can be found spending time with her family, attending sporting events, on a Bay Area stage singing her face off, biking, hiking, traveling the world or reading a good book. Once a year Jenn dedicates her time to deepening her practice and knowledge of yoga, traveling to places like Bali, Costa Rica and India. She is also a CASA to kids in the foster care system and volunteers in her community when she can find the free time!