Meet Jael

Jael came across Dr. Fishman’s bone health research in 2018 when she learned of her own bone density loss. After purchasing his book, she began religiously practicing his methods. Her next DEXA scan showed a six percent improvement in her bone density at which point she decided it was time to become certified to teach his method. Her third DEXA scan showed an even greater improvement. She has never taken bisphosphonate drugs and has been teaching Yoga for Bone Health since completing her training with Dr. Fishman in 2021.

Jael received her original yoga teaching certification from Yoga Mandali in Saratoga Springs, NY, in 2016. Since then she has continued to educate herself in the healing and therapeutic aspects of yoga by completing certifications in Yin Yoga with Sarah Powers; Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga with Josh Summers; Yoga for Bone Health with Dr. Loren Fishman; Restorative Yoga (Levels 1 and 2) with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti; Yoga Sutra Study with Dr. Edwin Bryant; and Yoga for Posture Improvement with Julie Gudmestad, PT. In addition, she has studied Mindfulness Meditation, Ayurveda, and Yoga Philosophy. 

One of Jael’s strengths as a teacher is her ability to explain complicated concepts in a thorough and understandable way. She approaches each class with awareness and sensitivity to the physical, energetic, and mental shifts that a thoughtfully crafted yoga sequence can bring to her students, and she uses her steady, centering energy to support them through any challenges in the practice. Jael has worked with beginners, athletes, experienced yogis, and individuals with significant health challenges and is open and responsive to the needs of her students.

She lives with her husband, with whom she shares three adult children and a house full of pets, and when she’s not practicing yoga or teaching in person or online, she spends her time working on her historic home, gardening, reading, kayaking, taking long walks, and traveling.