I was so happy to find Jenna a year ago when I was seeking help getting more flexible and strong after a diagnosis of Lyme disease four years ago. Over the last four years, my illness had hijacked my body, and my once flexible frame had turned rigid with disuse. Lyme caused muscle stiffness, pain, and gripping, and had made it so that muscles easily strained. So, I backed off of most physical activity for a long time. I wasn't ready to return to the full class format, worrying that in a class, I wouldn't get the special care I needed in my unique situation. Through Covid I was also worried about Long Covid either triggering a Lyme flare, or adding to my issues, so overall a class was a no-go for me. I finally found exactly what I needed in Jenna's private sessions. She helped me gently move and stretch at first, just to get my body from concrete to hard rubber! Then, using her particular understanding of chronic illness, she added in deeper stretching and strength-building when she felt I was ready, helping my body loosen up and even just get used to the movements again. Over the last year, I have grown to feel so much more capable of activity, and she has given me a lifelong guide to stretching that is made just for me! This is something I will treasure forever... Thank you, Jenna, for everything you do!! read more

Jenna is a fabulous teacher. I am a rank beginner and her patience, thoroughness and attention to detail in all the poses is wonderful. I do in person and her studio is immaculate. She is an "on-time" person so lessons are punctual. Add to that Jenna is a fun person so lessons are enjoyable on that level as well. read more

My journey with Yoginest first started by following Jenna's guided breathing & meditation sessions on Inside Timer. I must say her guided sessions are best - she has very soothing & calm voice just what you need as a beginner. Most of my favorite sessions on inside timer are Jenna's - easy to follow & perfectly paced. After following her on Inside Timer for few weeks I approached her for 1:1 sessions. I have taken yoga/ meditation training in past from a different teacher but Jenna is the best - very thorough , highly knowledgeable & super patient. Before i joined her yoga practice, she requested an introductory phone session that lasted an hour - for her it was a discovery session to know me - my current health & mental state & my goals. That session made me feel so good that I had no second thoughts about starting my journey with Yoginest. What i appreciate the most about Jenna is that she focusses on mind & body together not just body. Jenna recommended a program based on my situation. In addition, Jenna provided some impactful techniques for mindful awareness. Jenna's attention to detail is outstanding - I do remote sessions but she promptly corrects my bad posture or a technique. if you are looking for a wellness coach, a guru for your overall (mind & body) wellbeing, thats Jenna Taylor owner of Yoginest. I have had 6 sessions with Jenna to date and I cant recommend her enough. read more

Jenna is the real f***ing deal. Straight up. I am currently training to be a competitive kick-boxer and was in need of a teacher that was going to help me achieve my goals for flexibility and mobility (trying to deceptively head kick my future opponents!) . I'm naturally stiff as hell when it comes to flexibility. I was super tight all around in different areas of my body before I started practicing with Jenna. In fact, I have a bit of over-pronation in my feet. Overpronation is when the arches of the foot roll inward or downward when walking, and is often referred to as flat feet. I didn't even notice this until Jenna pointed it out during one of our sessions. Overpronation can actually lead to some long-term damages. Her knowledge of human anatomy and attention to detail in what you're doing correctly or incorrectly is unbelievably on point. I would have never received this level of focus and attention from a public Yoga class. I needed that undivided individualized attention from a seasoned expert, and Jenna is so great at knowing what level you're currently at. There's been many times during a session where I have the tendency to psych myself out of doing a stretch or pose because my subconscious mind tells me I'm not ready for it yet. Or like I'm not understanding how a certain part of my body is supposed to operate during a stretch or pose. Jenna is very good at noticing this, being realistic at assessing where I'm actually at, and pointing it out to me, saying "I know you can actually do this. You can go further, you're just in your head. Let go and just go for it." She won't just say that like some drill sergeant that's trying to mentally toughen you up, she knows exactly when you're capable of going a little further. This is something that I personally scouted for in a coach/instructor. Someone who was going to push me and guide me to become better, but not in a way where it could potentially injure me physically or mentally. I've had some former coaches that didn't understand the balance between pushing their students and knowing when they weren't ready yet. Her mindfulness is seriously really comforting to know, cause I get in my own head a lot about many obstacles or things I'm dealing with personally. And thanks to that, I've been able to snap outta my head more and trust in my ability to accomplish my goals with Yoga. The results have been fantastic. There's milestones I've accomplished within the last 2-3 months I've been with her. And especially as of recent weeks, I'm noticing a big improvement all around. I'm progressively getting higher and more in control with my kicks. I'm so damn attentive and mindful of my own body now. It's actually kinda funny cause I hear Jenna's voice in my head when I recognize I'm slouching in posture, standing incorrectly, doing a stretch incorrectly on my own, or if my feet are pronating inwards like crazy. The mindfulness is key in becoming better in Yoga and just in life, period. Jenna's also the homey, low-key hahah. Cool, down-to-earth, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable of her craft, committed to her students' success and health, and actually pretty damn funny once you get to know her after a while. She's definitely a super positive influence in my life along with my boxing coach, PJ. It's only been a few months since I started training with her, but I can't wait to see my results in the oncoming months and by the end of the year especially. I'll post some soon. Thanks Jenna! read more

You can stop your search for a yoga teacher now because you have just found the BEST one! I've tried yoga classes a few times but always felt like I needed pointers on making sure my form was right since I am NOT a flexible person by any means and I really had no idea what I was doing. A friend suggested that I take private lessons and referred Jenna to me. I was a bit hesitant to try it at first thinking it would be awkward or weird, but Jenna was SO warm and friendly right from the first phone call that I figured why not! During our first meeting, we went over my concerns and goals (increased flexibility, alleviation of back pain, tight hips, stress relief, insomnia) and Jenna created a personalized sequence to address all those items. I've been having sessions for 2 months now and I am completely pain free and sleeping like a baby! The thing I like best about Jenna is that I feel she is truly committed to my progress with yoga. Not only is she is patient and knowledgeable, she really listens to me about the things I want to work on and encourages me when I need it most. She also has flexible scheduling and packages as well so don't hesitate to try her! AND YOU CAN BRING YOUR DOG!!!! How awesome is that! I can't recommend her enough! read more

In the words of Shia LaBeouf, "Don't let your dreams be dreams! Yesterday you said tomorrow!! ...Make your dreams come true! Just do it!!!" This is Jenna Taylor of YogiNest. She is a miracle worker, a true healer, an inspiring teacher, and an overall extraordinary lady. In the past, I'd dabbled with yoga (or so I thought) - went to a few classes at one of the big commercial type places (don't waste your time or money) and also videos/YouTube. I liked it enough, but I never really felt like I was getting the same experience that everyone raves about...but I wanted to like it more. so, I decided the best way to go about learning something new would be to try some one on one sessions in order to get the attention I needed (yes, I am an only child) and really learn the correct way to do this. ***BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE AND BEST MONEY EVER SPENT!!!*** 100% Now I'll tell ya why: First of all, I'd spent the last year with a personal trainer at the gym (that's whole other review) - the gym is nice for working out, but what about what's going on on the inside? My boyfriend suggested I take up yoga as a way to relieve some anxiety and stress and to be blunt, to chill the F out. I went straight to Yelp to search for ... something. Anything. There were lots of places to go, but ... I really didn't want to get lost in a crowded class. YogiNest popped up and there are great reviews, but I am always a bit cynical at first... so I checked out her website and read Jenna's story. Ok.. that's sounding good, cynicism is weakening. Next, I emailed her to set up a consultation and she called me back later that day. After discussing what I wanted out of this and what she had to offer, I was sold. Besides, why not try it out and see if it's a good fit, right? After a few sessions, I am hooked! I originally signed up for 5 sessions, going once a week. When those were up, I purchased 20 & now I go twice a week. Jenna is incredible!! Yoga is now my answer to everything - I tell everyone they need to do yoga. "I'm not feeling well." You should try yoga. "I'm really down in the dumps." Go do yoga. "I am out of shape" Yoga. "I'm bored." Yoga. It's not just yoga... if you're doing it incorrectly, like I was, you're not getting the true benefits it has to offer. Because of Jenna and the way she teaches, I feel good, my body feels good, my mind feels good, my spirit feels free and happy. I feel good about myself. I feel accomplished. I look forward to my 2 days a week with her and on the days in between, I want to practice so that I can continue to learn more and keep feeling better and better. She's funny, she's sweet, she's a phenomenal teacher. She takes the time to make sure you know what you're doing and sets you up for success, whether you're practicing with her, or at home, or even taking one of those classes in between sessions. I've also had anxiety/depression issues and have seen many therapists/psychologists. Jenna blows them all out of the water. She's just AMAZING. Call her up... I promise it will change your life for the better. TL;DR: TREAT YO'SELF. Call Jenna & give yourself this gift. JUST DO IT!!!! read more

Yoga is not something that comes easy to me and I have may done a handful of different classes. It wasn't until I took a class with Jenna, where I fell comfortable seeking help and making my practice better. Jenna was a very knowledgable teacher, but more importantly she was patient and encouraging. I felt like she really paid attention to my specific needs and goals in doing yoga and geared the class towards reaching those goals. If you are new to yoga, or looking to perfect your practice- I highly recommend Jenna!! read more

Prior to Jenna, almost all the yoga classes I had ever taken were offered at gyms (Bally Total Fitness, Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, Planet Granite in SF) and maybe two at a yoga studio. There had always been at least 10 students in each class and sometimes even upward of 30. Some of the classes were too easy, some were too difficult. I was always looking around to make sure what I was doing looked even remotely similar. I had no idea what the fuss was about. I was looking to give yoga another shot, and a friend from LA recommended me to YogiNest. I'm from SoCal and visit LA about once a month, so I'm in the area often. I figured, why not? If it didn't work out, I wouldn't have to give yoga another chance because I knew I'd tried. To date, I've had three sessions with Jenna and I can't recommend her enough! She knew exactly how to tailor her teaching style to me, a person who has only had very casual experiences with yoga. Flexibility wasn't my issue (I did gymnastics/tumbling for a handful of years in my youth), I just had bad form and balance. It's clear she knows what she's doing. To echo the other reviews, the sessions also had a therapeutic feel to them. She definitely let me talk her ear off about the problems I was distracted with that day and was so kind and empathetic in response. I honestly can't recommend her enough! If one of your new year's resolutions was to try something new to you or to get healthy, you can knock both of those out with YogiNest. I guarantee even the phone consultation alone will make you feel better immediately. read more

I had surgery on my neck 2 years ago and Jenna has been immensely helpful in getting back my full range of motion. She is kind, thoughtful and extremely knowledgable. I always feel comfortable working with her. She is challenging, but also realistic to be abilities and pushes me just enough. read more

Between meditation and Jenna's yoga classes I'm probably the most balanced I've ever been! No stress express! Thanks Jenna!

Yoga after a night out of bachelorette debauchery was just what we needed to get us recharged, and Jenna's class delivered. I booked Jenna for a private group class for a bachelorette weekend in the Hollywood Hills. From the first email exchange I knew she was the perfect fit. She was very warm, genuine and very helpful in working with us to design the right combination for a variety of levels, including one mother-to-be. She genuinely wanted us to have a fun, memorable experience and everything she did made that possible. She planned special surprises for the girls and her set-up of the space was stunning! She transformed the den of our Airbnb into our own magical yoga studio. The little thoughtful touches really made the bride feel special. We laughed, cried (good cries!) and sweated just enough. Thank you Jenna for bringing us together that morning and providing an experience we'll always remember! read more

Over the years I've tried to develop my yoga practice, with little success. I've worked with a number of teachers, all of whom were unable to work with my body and lack of flexibility. I thought all hope was lost, actually I became frustrated with myself and almost gave up. Then the world brought Jenna into my life. Jenna is an extremely skilled yogi. She has been able to take my practice to the next level in just a few months. In this time, I've seen the benefits of my practice spill over to so many aspects of my life. I feel more focused, I sleep better, and most importantly I feel better. Jenna was able to develop a teaching plan tailored to me and my body. I am so grateful that I was able to find Jenna, and I can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for an amazing teacher that cares about their student's well-being and practice. read more

OMG! I'm so blessed I found Jenna. I'm an ex-marathon runner and came to her to work out some pains I had in my knees. Not only did I lose all my pains after a few weeks but I also lost my pot of gold (my belly) and I've been "sipping the kool-aid" ever since. Thank you for changing my life. read more

So after getting in a motorcycle accident I was looking for some sort of private yoga instructor and found Jenna. She created a program that was specifically geared towards my personal situation. I waited to write this review until after seeing her for a few sessions and I can already feel the improvements made on my injuries. It was refreshing to be in a one on one setting because I feel like not only was I getting the amount of attention I needed but I was also learning a ton about my body. I def recommend her for anyone looking to dive deeper into self healing through yoga! I can finally touch my toes!!! read more

Jenna is an absolutely gifted human being. She is kind, patient, understanding and also not afraid to push you to your full potential. I have never had the patience for yoga as my mind always runs like crazy. Jenna has taught me to focus and to do things I never thought my body was capable of and now I'm a yoga addict! I encourage you to be brave and bold and check out how killer this chick is...I'm so happy I did! read more

Jenna is a kind, caring spirit who is in tune with the individual needs of each of her students. She really goes out of her way to provide the most comfortable and rewarding experience possible. Very patient and nurturing teacher. Highly recommended! read more

Do yourself a favor, and GET IN TOUCH with Jenna!!!! I was referred to Jenna after I mentioned to a friend that I was having trouble getting my brain to shut off at night. I was told that yoga could be the answer. After i met with Jenna, she outlined a routine that far exceed my expectations. A simple routine before bed and in the morning helped to give me more focus during the day, more restful sleep at night and exercise. Since I am super new to yoga, Jenna explained everything to me very patiently and thoroughly. She answered all of my questions and has been there whenever I need refreshers, or have questions. This is hands down one of the best changes I have made in my life, and I can't imagine it being with anyone other than Jenna. read more

Jenna is such an incredible teacher, I am SO lucky to have found her. Her journey in health and in yoga is so motivating! I am new to yoga, and she has been very patient with me she makes me feel so comfortable! I am so grateful to have found her! read more

Jenna is one of the most amazing, patient human beings I know. She's the best teacher you could have!!

Jenna is a wonderful yoga teacher. Very knowledgable, patient, pleasant and helpful. I am neither flexible nor limber, but Jenna was able to coax maximum effort from my stiff frame without being overly tough or demanding. Just a fabulous experience overall. read more

Throughout my life I have been training to be a professional dancer and make it a full time career. A few years ago I suffered from one of many lower back injuries and my chiropractor told me I could no longer dance professional due to a lower sciatica back issue. After that happened I went through physical therapy to help re-strengthen my back, and would stretch here and there. Time has gone by, I have lacked on strengthening my back and putting effort into any types of yoga. Its not till recently Jenna came into my life and has introduced the art of Yoga and to help me get rid of my re-occuring pains. Not only is Jenna a humble and good hearted human being, she is very knowledge, intuitive, patient and helpful. Her beautiful energy makes me feel comfortable, relaxed and ready for life. I am excited for the yoga journey ahead with this lovely lady and i know that my back problems will no longer be an issue, All thanks to Jenna! read more

Last year I was diagnosed with bulging discs in my back - my doctor recommended me to practice yoga. If you know me, i do NOT like to workout at all but i gave yoga a try. Because I am so terribly out of shape, i gave yoga one try and felt like an idiot when i couldn't bend the way I felt like I was supposed to. Then I met Jenna and my thoughts on yoga changed instantly. She was so patient with me as I fumbled through most poses, but I never felt more comfortable with a teacher. She's got a way to put your mind at ease and pushes you through poses you didn't think you could force your body to do. And I was pleasantly surprised that she took my diagnosis and made a plan on how to reduce my pain all while keeping me safe. read more