Jen Goetchius is a Cleveland-based yoga teacher who began practicing yoga at age 13 for exercise and physical transformation while spending most summers in Canada exploring jiu-jitsu, meditation, and philosophy. As a Registered Yoga Teacher, CrossFit Level 1 Coach, and Thai Massage Therapist, she formally began helping others cultivate their practice in 2016.

She is trained in Haṭha, Aṣṭāṅga Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, and Advanced Prāṇāyāma. She has completed many intensive trainings in India, Portugal, Spain, and Mexico; gathering insight into the subtle energy of mantras and meditation to the energetic and anatomical alignments of yoga. She specializes in continuing education for established teachers in the areas of anatomy, teaching techniques (āsana and prāṇāyāma), and yoga philosophy. She is truly drawn to the values of yoga that are practiced on the mat, which are equally as important off the mat.

As a mother and teacher, her goal is to bring awareness, acceptance, and action to the philosophy of yoga which asks that we become better humans for ourselves and our community. She continues her yoga journey as a dedicated Aṣṭāṅga practitioner, chanting mantras daily, and is deeply dedicated to guiding students towards understanding how movement is medicine and philosophy is foundational. When not on the yoga mat, you can find her at CrossFit, playing the piano, swimming (although she prefers surfing), and taking trips to Mother India.