Inside everyone is a divine light, a spark that longs to burst into flame.
We all start out with that spark burning brightly. But over the years, emotional scars, demands of family and career, and various distractions separate us from our true essence. We lose our passion, energy, and hope.
I know what that feels like. More than 20 years ago, I was a young woman in the grip of an eating disorder. Self-blame and shame had nearly extinguished my spark. Through the illuminating practices of yoga and mindfulness, I was able to burn away my pain and rekindle a sense of purpose for my life.
Now, my greatest joy is helping others find their way along the path to more healthy, luminous living. If you too have felt the pressure of darkness encroaching on your joy, I am here to help you live authentically from the inside out, guided by the wisdom and strength within you.
Once you’ve plugged into that power source, you’ll never be the same. Recently, I experienced a devastating loss that could easily have crushed me—the loss of my sister in the largest massacre in Canadian history. I’ll be honest: at times, I’ve feared I was drowning in the immense darkness of this tragedy. But the physical, mental, and spiritual practices that I study and teach have continued to buoy me up. I’m now emerging from this crisis with an even stronger connection to the power and peace that reside within all of us.
I'm so glad you're here. Let’s nurture, cherish and spread the light together.
About Jenny Kierstead
Jenny Kierstead is the founder of the National Award Winning Breathing Space Yoga Studio and Yoga in Schools, Jenny is a visionary in the yoga movement and an advocate for mind-body wellbeing.
Over the last 25 years, Jenny has received various accolades for her trailblazing career, like the prestigious Women of Excellence and RBC Women of Influence awards. Her most cherished achievement, however, is seeing her clients lives blossom with health and happiness.
A columnist, public speaker and published author, Jenny has written ten school yoga and mindfulness programs, one being the revolutionary Yoga Grade 11, which is being taught in schools across North America.
LEARN MOREDiscover Transformational Healing
Our busy lives dislocate us. With so much going on, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our body, our breath and our true nature. It takes an integrative approach to re-unite the fragmented parts of our lives, in order to enjoy optimal wellbeing. That’s why I teach a unique blend of yoga, qi gong, mindfulness, Ayurveda and trauma-informed therapies.
Some of the reported benefits you'll receive from delving into this work are:
Awareness
Bringing awareness to our thoughts,
words and actions.
Love
Fostering a love relationship with the
miraculous body we’ve been given
Healing
Healing unhelpful emotional patterns
(peace is indeed possible)
Potential
Unleashing our highest potential as the
amazing human genius that we are
Positivity
Raising our vibe to be a force of positivity
and goodness in the world.
Learn with Jenny
Workshops
These workshops with Jenny are designed to support your overall wellbeing, inspire growth and help you align with your highest potential. Each workshop can be a stand alone experience or be applied to your 500hr yoga certification.
LEARN MOREYoga In Schools
Awaken your students to the joy that comes from a healthy body and a clear mind. Choose from a range of curriculum packages for Grades 6-12, including materials for children with special needs.
LEARN MOREYoga Teacher Training
Comprehensive 200- and 500-hour courses that will enable you to take your practice to a deeper level and increase your impact with clients. Join us for a personal growth journey you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Now available online.
LEARN MOREGirl On Fire
A personal empowerment program for teenage girls. Over 12 weeks, girls develop 10 “inner treasures” to help them grow into confident, resilient women ready to share their light with the world.
LEARN MORE