Yoga on the Square - Yoga Teachers & Subs

Jennifer Chaparro

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA (now)

Sun Sign: Taurus

Nickname: Jen

Favorite Word: Isabel

I wish for....more respect for animals of all kinds

I am thankful for.....my health, my family, and my friends

What gives you peace? a hot cup of tea

Why Yoga? Yoga makes people slow down, brings balances, and focuses
your attention on your breath.

3 words to describe you: friendly, kind, loyal

What / who inspires you? Nature

What you can’t live without? my family

Favorite yoga pose and why ? Half Moon pose - I like the moon poses. I like the focus on balance and opening. And there are some really nice variations on it as well.

Favorite food? Mexican, Indian, salads, beans, macaroni and cheese, pizza, and/or whatever my husband makes!

Words to live by (or your favorite quote): Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Best advice you’ve ever received (from who?): Be yourself and be honest. (probably from my Mom)

Words to describe your teaching style? thoughtful, flowing, freeing, fun, challenging, calming

What do you love to do for FUN? dine out, travel, read magazines, walk, ATTEND a yoga class, spend time with my husband, daughter, and dog.

When/where/with who was your first yoga class? 1998 at the University of Pittsburgh in a P.E. class with some friends.

Local escape: camping somewhere in PA or WV.
Jennifer Chaparro, Yoga Instructor
Other Teachers & Subs:
Joanne Spence, Renee Aukeman, Aleta Howard, Amy Burleson, Katrina Woodworth, Leslie Wright, Jennifer Chaparro, Mariangela Mancuso, Jennifer Sylves, Anne Brownlee, Cathie Sunderman, Maga Sanchez-Dahl, Heidi Zellie, Michaelene Stanko, Greg Karas, Jayna, Leanne

Jennifer began practicing yoga in 1998. Over the years her practice and study of yoga philosophy has grown into a way of life, including adopting a vegetarian lifestyle in 2003. She began teaching in 2006 after completing two levels of certification through YogaFit. Jennifer considers herself fortunate to have studied with Dharma Mittra, John Friend (Anusara), Desiree Rumbaugh (Anusara), David Swenson (Ashtanga), and Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti), who have all influenced her teaching. Her vinyasa (flow) style classes focus on the linking of breath and movement while paying close attention to alignment principles. She also includes music as a way to help clear the mind, tune into the body, and flow with the breath. Her full time job is being a Mom to daughter, Isabel, who was born in 2008. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, walking, ethnic restaurants, wine, and having coffee or tea with friends.