Jen Smith Yoga and Meditation

Jen Smith is a certified Sivananda Yoga Acharya (500 hours ERYT)
and meditation Instructor. Contact The postures are just one part of the practice of Yoga.

Hi, I'm Jennifer Smith and I'm here to let you know that yes, YOU can practice Yoga too and find all of the amazing benefits that you're hearing about in all the magazines and talk shows. Yoga is not a weird cult, it's not about turning yourself into a pretzel, and it's not about having a cute butt. Yoga is a practice- a practice of going inward, taking some deep breaths and giving yourself some p

eace. I have been practicing yoga for over 42 years and have been teaching for over 12. I am a 500 hour certified Yoga Acharya, or Master Yoga Instructor along with a certified YIn/restorative Yoga instructor and certified in Trauma informed Yoga. I've worked with cancer patients, chiropractic patients, people dealing with anxiety and stress, In all of my classes I make sure that you are safe and comfortable. I now teach in Frederick, Maryland at The Center: https://www.thecenterfrederick.com/yoga-pilates and also offer private classes online and in person. In all of my classes I make sure that you are always safe and comfortable. I teach Hatha Yoga, which places emphasis on breathing practices, asana (postures), controlled movement (with modification so everyone can do it), and meditation. I also have developed my own unique way of teaching Yin/restorative Yoga which include guided meditations, wisdom teachings targeted to heal trauma, and I've incorporated my music background by chanting, singing and playing my silver flute in my classes. Like everyone, I have gone through difficult times in my life, and yoga is the one practice that has helped me to keep it together and stay really healthy in my mind, body and spirit. I've managed to completely stop anti-depressants, cholestoral medication, or any other drugs that many people come to accept as normal as they get older. I am in my late 50's and I feel better than ever! I believe that the practice of Yoga, which means union, is for everyone, no matter what physical condition you're in. Through gentle, clear instruction, I make Yoga accessible to all people. Yoga should be a lifestyle, not a once in a while thing. If you begin a steady and dedicated practice, you will find my classes transformational, not to mention, fun!!!

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Pranayama: The #1 Biohack on the Planet.

Forget expensive gadgets, cryo chambers, and red light therapy.

The most powerful biohack is free, has zero side effects, and has been around for over 5,000 years.

It’s your breath.

Why Pranayama is the ultimate biohack:

🧠 Hacks your nervous system
Slow, extended exhales activate the vagus nerve, flipping you from fight-or-flight (sympathetic) to rest-and-digest (parasympathetic). Less stress. Less cortisol. More calm.

❤️ Hacks your heart
Breathing at 4–6 breaths per minute increases Heart Rate Variability (HRV), the #1 biomarker of longevity and recovery. High HRV = younger biological age.

⚡ Hacks your brain
Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) balances the left and right hemispheres. Improves focus, reduces anxiety, and enhances cognitive performance.

🔋 Hacks your energy
Bellows breath (Bhastrika) rapidly oxygenates the blood, increases alertness, and wakes up the nervous system better than coffee.

😴 Hacks your sleep
Box breathing (4 in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold) before bed lowers heart rate, drops cortisol, and prepares the body for deep restorative sleep.

The science backs the ancient wisdom:

📍 A 2017 study found that slow breathing techniques reduced stress, anxiety, and depression while improving autonomic function .

📍 Research on Sudarshan Kriya (a rhythmic breathing technique) showed significant reduction in cortisol and improvement in immune markers .

📍 Vagal nerve stimulation through breathing is now being studied for PTSD, depression, and inflammatory conditions .

You can spend thousands on biohacking gear.

Or you can sit on a pillow, close your eyes, and breathe.

Try it tonight:
🌬️ Inhale 4 seconds
🌬️ Hold 4 seconds
🌬️ Exhale 6 seconds
🌬️ Hold 2 seconds
Repeat for 5 minutes.

Your body knows how to heal. Your breath is the key.

Have you tried pranayama? 👇

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⚠️ Informational purposes only. Not medical advice.

04/07/2026

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Follow @corehealthway for daily health insights from leading experts Pranayama: The #1 Biohack on the Planet. Forget expensive gadgets, cryo chambers, and red light therapy. The most powerful biohack is free, has zero side effects, and has been around for over 5,000 years. It’s your breath. Why Pranayama is the ultimate biohack: 🧠 Hacks your nervous system Slow, extended exhales activate the vagus nerve, flipping you from fight-or-flight (sympathetic) to rest-and-digest (parasympathetic). Less stress. Less cortisol. More calm. ❤️ Hacks your heart Breathing at 4–6 breaths per minute increases Heart Rate Variability (HRV), the #1 biomarker of longevity and recovery. High HRV = younger biological age. ⚡ Hacks your brain Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) balances the left and right hemispheres. Improves focus, reduces anxiety, and enhances cognitive performance. 🔋 Hacks your energy Bellows breath (Bhastrika) rapidly oxygenates the blood, increases alertness, and wakes up the nervous system better than coffee. 😴 Hacks your sleep Box breathing (4 in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold) before bed lowers heart rate, drops cortisol, and prepares the body for deep restorative sleep. The science backs the ancient wisdom: 📍 A 2017 study found that slow breathing techniques reduced stress, anxiety, and depression while improving autonomic function . 📍 Research on Sudarshan Kriya (a rhythmic breathing technique) showed significant reduction in cortisol and improvement in immune markers . 📍 Vagal nerve stimulation through breathing is now being studied for PTSD, depression, and inflammatory conditions . You can spend thousands on biohacking gear. Or you can sit on a pillow, close your eyes, and breathe. Try it tonight: 🌬️ Inhale 4 seconds 🌬️ Hold 4 seconds 🌬️ Exhale 6 seconds 🌬️ Hold 2 seconds Repeat for 5 minutes. Your body knows how to heal. Your breath is the key. Have you tried pranayama? 👇 Follow @corehealthway for more ⚠️ Informational purposes only. Not medical advice.

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03/17/2026

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01/07/2026

SACRED RESONANCE: A Journey of Breath, Sound and Stillness🕉️🙏🏻💜
January 12 at 7pm at The Center: Sound, Mind, Body in Frederick, MD.

January is the time to focus on MANIFESTING your 2026 with intention and purpose👁️🪞⚗️🌅

In this beautiful sound healing, restorative Yoga experience I will guide you into a state of deep relaxation to calm the nervous system before getting very clear about what you want to attract into your life. I will then guide you through a powerful Ziva meditation where you will hear, see, touch, smell and feel what it is like to be living this reality….the joy, the excitement, the relief, the elation of what you want to bring into fruition.
All the while, cozy on heated floors, you will be bathed in ethereal music and mantras and my silver flute, and at the end, a sound bath of Maren’s 18 gorgeous cosmic gongs to top off this unique, transformative experience. No Yoga experience needed, no props required-just bring your desire to relax, let go, and manifest the reality you desire for 2026! 🙏🏻🌅

Please join me January 12th at 7pm.
Sign up now- spaces are limited at The Center-Sound, Mind, Body at this link:

https://www.thecenterfrederick.com/calendar

11/11/2025

On November 17th at 7pm I invite you into a sanctuary of stillness, where we will remember what is truly important:❤️ 90 minutes of pure PEACE.

✨ The breath
✨ The body
✨ The beauty of being alive
✨ The quiet miracle of love—within and around us

Sign up: https://www.thecenterfrederick.com/calendar

This 90-minute experience includes:
🌙 Restorative postures with full prop support (no yoga experience needed)
🎶 Guided meditations woven with soft chanting and silver flute
🌌 A transcendent 18-gong cosmic sound bath led by Maren
🌀 And something very special: I’ll guide you through a healing vortex of gratitude using light hypnosis.
👁️You’ll learn the life-changing tool of self-hypnosis to rewire your inner world—anchoring in calm, self-worth, presence, and perspective—throughout the holiday season and beyond.

Come ready to release what no longer serves you. Come curious. Come just as you are.
Let’s create space to let go of the past, drop the future, and land deeply in the now.🌅

💫You belong here.💫

The Center-Sound, Mind, Body

Sign up here: https://www.thecenterfrederick.com/calendar

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Hi, I'm Jennifer Smith-McLaughlin and I'm here to let you know that yes, YOU can practice yoga too and find all of the amazing benefits that you're hearing about in all the magazines and talk shows. Yoga is not a weird cult, it's not about turning yourself into a pretzel, and it's not about having a cute butt. Yoga is a practice- a practice of going inward, taking some deep breaths and giving yourself some peace. The postures are just one part of the practice of yoga. I teach Hatha yoga, which places emphasis on breathing practices, asana (postures), controlled movement (with modification so everyone can do it), and meditation. I have been practicing yoga for over 40 years and have been teaching for over 10. I am a 500 hour certified Yoga Acharya, or Master Yoga Instructor, and I am also certified in Yin/Restorative Yoga and Trauma Informed Yoga. and I make sure that you are safe and comfortable in my classes. I've worked with cancer patients, chiropractic patients, people dealing with anxiety and stress, in big gyms, small studios, and in my home studio. I am now teaching private classes and at a beautiful studio in Frederick, Maryland called Yogamour Yoga and Healing Arts Center.
Like everyone, I have gone through difficult times in my life, and yoga is the one practice that has helped me to keep it together and stay really healthy in my mind, body and spirit. I've managed to completely stop anti-depressants, cholestoral medication, or any other drugs that many people come to accept as normal as they get older. I am in my 50's and I feel better than ever!
I believe that the practice of yoga, which means union, is for everyone, no matter what physical condition you're in. Through gentle, clear instruction, I make yoga accessible to all people. Yoga should be a lifestyle, not a once in a while thing. If you begin a steady and dedicated practice, you will find my classes transformational, not to mention, fun!!!

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