Teacher Training

Dear Jo, I wanted to thank you again for the series of exercises you gave me for my sciatica. I’ve been doing them religiously and the pain has been gone for weeks. I can’t thank you enough, as you said “do the exercises daily and you’ll see results” and you were right!

"Jo is a wonderful mentor and teacher. Her authenticity comes out in her unique ability to truly connect. As a client I have felt so understood, met where I was and held in such a deeply loving way. Jo is light hearted and deeply empathetic. She creates a space where I have been able to grow, expand and heal in a way I never thought was possible. Working with Jo is truly a special experience."

After years of acute back and hip pain, reduced range of motion and mobility issues I came to yoga practice almost as a last resort. Working 1-1 with Jo has been a revelation in mind and body healing. Her knowledge, experience, and supportive guidance has made a significant impact on my well being. Jo’s ability to develop personalized programs to meet my needs and limitations has greatly increased my strength, mobility, and flexibility. She has given me the confidence to both practice at home and attend class. Thanks to Jo, and The Heart of the Village Yoga, I am firmly on my yoga journey.

My back felt really stiff this morning after two days of golf. So I practiced your back pain video and it feels much better. Thank you Jo!

Six months ago I broke my shoulder. A month later I began physical therapy twice a week. I could not straighten my arm. It was not easy to move from floor to standing. I concentrated on strengthening and resuming daily tasks. When I returned to Vermont, Jo began working with me focusing on breathing, movement, and yoga poses that re-opened my body and mind to the benefits of yoga. After just 3 sessions my range of motion increased dramatically. Under Jo’s careful and skilled facilitating I continue to stretch and strengthen, finding greater capacity and ease in movement and poses both in our sessions and in my daily activities.

Jo has been my teacher for many years. My practice and understanding of yoga philosophy have flourished under her guidance. Recently, we have engaged in private sessions, and Jo’s contribution to my personal growth has had an immeasurable impact. While genuinely listening and being a keen observer, she has begun to transform not only my physical practice but my emotional & spiritual well-being. Jo has helped me identify goals that are attainable and practical in my everyday life. She has offered tools (exercises, breathing, meditation, chanting, and more) to obtain those goals. Most importantly, Jo’s easy and loving nature has shone through and it lifts me up (with a few good laughs thrown in).