Most people know me as Jenny Penny (just a nickname), a positive, active person who is full of life and inspiration! I really got to know the truth of life after facing adversity that left me feeling as if the rug was pulled out from underneath of me, bringing me to my knees.

In March 2016, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), one month after being in a car accident. At this time, I was anxious, depressed, scared, confused, and in physical back pain from the accident. I became a person who wanted to hide in the dark and not come out. I became the person who wore a mask, you know, smiling and trying to hide the pain I internalized. I did not believe I had MS. I was a very active person, who exercised regularly. I did not believe in the medical treatment plan suggested for me to “prevent” MS flare ups. I have always been RESILIENT and my intuition told me there was something else made for me!

I decided to seek holistic healing for “preventative care.” I will always remember the day I spoke with...well, cried my eyes out to, my first yoga teacher/mentor/friend. After hearing my story she said, “I see you as a yoga instructor.” Though I initially laughed in disbelief, I am forever grateful for her compassion and inspiration. I went from being the person who said I could not touch my toes and I’m not flexible enough, to taking ownership of my life! She was the first person who helped me see that yoga is not just about poses, it is your way of living! In August 2016, I flew to California and became a yoga instructor and in October 2016, I began my Reiki practitioner journey. In 2017, I learned about Epstein-Barr Virus from Medical Medium, worked one-on-one with Reclaimers of Health, and began to transform my life!

Through yoga, I discovered my perception was locked into fearing uncertainty, living in the past, and feeling stuck in life! I changed my perception to view my perceived problems as gifts in disguise! I changed my position when my plan in life took a different turn and I learned to trust the reroute. I let go of trying to control my life to allow it to happen for me. I gave up resisting the path I was being guided on. This is where I discovered how my actions led me to the FREEDOM and PEACE I was seeking!

Yoga not only helped me to reclaim my life, it helped me to TRANSFORM my life. With a consistent yoga practice, I was able to face my fears, work through my anxiety, depression, and relieve physical pain. I learned to forgive myself for mistakes, have courage and GRACE. I learned how to have compassion for myself and others. I became my most AUTHENTIC self where I no longer needed to hide in the dark and no longer needed a fake smile. I was able to feel at hOMe with myself and be my positive, bubbly, playful self again! I learned to turn my wounds into wisdom. Yoga saved my life and allowed me to be “REVIVED” and “RISE” from my knees!

I took a leap of FAITH on myself and discovered my PURPOSE in life! Yoga has given me the tools to be empowered, and to see the bigger picture! My story was just the beginning to a higher call to service! My purpose is to help INSPIRE and EMPOWER YOU- to share the tools and medicine of yoga so that you can reclaim and transform your life too! You can BE EMPOWERED BY YOUR CHOICES. I invite you to join me and our Revive & Rise Yoga community, where you can feel valued and CONNECTED! Together we create a safe space to heal from the inside out and transform your life, by seeing OPPORTUNITY IN ADVERSITY! We are a heart-centered yoga studio that focuses on spirituality and coming into alignment with your truest self, and ultimately coming hOMe to yourself!

Credentials/Certifications:

• 500+ Hour E-RYT, Level IV Reiki Master Teacher, & Shamanic Pratitioner:

• 200 Hour Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga With Shawna in California, August 2016

• Level I Reiki in Usui System of Natural Healing - Dina DeSalvo, October 2016

• Level II Reiki in Usui System of Natural Healing, and began Level III Reiki Master - Yoga With Shawna in Hawaii, May 2017

• Level III Reiki Reiki Master - Dina DeSalvo, November 2019

• Level IV Reiki Master Teacher - Dina DeSalvo, February 2020

• Teach on Purpose - Shift2Lead, at Heart & Grit Power Yoga, February 2020

• 200 Hour Level Up Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training and Leadership Program - Shift2Lead, at Heart & Grit Power Yoga, April 2020

• Elevate Your Engagement - Shift2Lead, at Heart & Grit Power Yoga, June 2020

• 100 Hour Made to Lead Immersion, Yoga Teacher Training - Shift2Lead, at Heart & Grit Power Yoga, August 2020

• 25 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Level 1 - Carleena Lara-Bregatta held at Revive & Rise Yoga, October 2022

• Shamanic Practitioner - The Light of Healing Energy Healing School, with Mariia, March 2023

• 25 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Level 2 - Carleena Lara-Bregatta held at Revive & Rise Yoga, April 2023

  
  

• Supporting Local Businesses: I love supporting local businesses and offer yoga at different venues such as Vinyl Brewing, Chimney Rustic Ales, DiMatteo’s Winery, Valenzano Winery, Blue Rascall Distillery, Adrenaline Studio, and Old Forks Farm. In the Summer season, we also offer yoga at Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck.

  
  

• Private Yoga: I love working with private clients 1:1, group private clients, yoga/meditation for wellness days at various schools, yoga for employee mental health at various schools and businesses, and yoga for nurse/teacher appreciation week. I also enjoy offering yoga and/or Reiki for bachelorette parties, and have offered goat yoga during a private event.

  
  

• RN BSN CSN: I have been a Registered Nurse since 2010 with a BSN, CSN. I have experience in Critical Care/Cardiac Critical Care, same day surgical center, Hospice and Bereavement, Behavioral Health Coaching and K-12 school nursing. I have some experience in holistic health and healing learned while navigating through my personal healing journey.

  
  

• Volunteer: I have volunteered giving Reiki and have led Reiki workshops through Gilda’s Club at a local cancer center. I have participated in wellness days at local schools offering yoga and meditation to students and staff.

  
  

• Most importantly, my journey continues to evolve! I thank you for inspiring me to continue to grow to best serve you and our loving community!