Jennifer Chaparro
Yoga Instructor

Jennifer was first introduced to yoga in 1998 during college at the University of Pittsburgh in a physical education class.  She quickly found it enjoyable and refreshingly different.  Jennifer found the classes  the instruction, and the mind and body connection to be just what she was looking for.  She continued to take classes and after college took several sessions at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.  As her interest grew, Jennifer wanted to find a studio where she could really further her knowledge and practice.  She found Fitness Yoga shortly after it opened and felt at home right away.  Over the last years as a member, her practice and knowledge of yoga has grown into a way of life, including further study and the vegetarian lifestyle.  

Inspired by the wonderful instructors at Fitness Yoga, Jennifer decided to take her yoga to the next level and begin teaching early in 2006.  She has completed the Yoga Fit Level 1 and Level 2 certifications and has attended the Omega Institute's conference in New York City.  There she studied with Sri Dharma Mittra, Sean Corne, Mary Dunn (Iyengar), John Friend (Anusara), David Swenson (Ashtanga), Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti), and Cyndi Lee.  She looks forward to more trainings, workshops, and conferences to expand her knowledge of yoga and sharpen her teaching skills.

Jennifer has a BA in Communications and Art History from the University of Pittsburgh and works as a Producer for an interactive marketing agency called Ripple Effects Interactive.  Jennifer manages website development and online marketing projects for various clients.  She lives in Edgewood with her wonderful husband Will and their dog Rhea.  Jennifer enjoy wine, ethnic food, spending time with friends and family, camping, walking, and enjoying all that Pittsburgh has to offer!