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Jennifer Hellwarth

Jennifer (E-RYT 500, YACEP) has been practicing yoga for over a decade and is an Experienced Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider, certified meditation teacher, workshop leader, and former Co-Owner of Meadville Yoga.

She has trained with Mark Stephens, Erika Abrahamian, David Garrigues, and Susan Mondi Bowen, with emphasis on functional anatomy-based yoga and yoga adjustments. Jennifer has completed advanced training in yoga sequencing, yoga anatomy, restorative practice, and pranayama. She has undertaken an in-depth study of the theory and practice of hands-on adjustments, which is particularly important in helping yoga students find sustainable and healthy ways to match their practice to the specific needs of their bodies. She also teaches meditation courses at Allegheny College.

She teaches Vinyasa Flow-style classes, Yoga for All, Ashtanga, and a variety of themed workshops at the studio. Jennifer is a retired English literature and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies professor at Allegheny College. When not teaching yoga, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, travel, cook, and play outside.