Jenne Sluder MA C-IAYT is a certified yoga therapist, mind-body specialist, and meditation instructor. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Jenne holds a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University with extensive training in mind-body and nature-based approaches to improving physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Jenne is certified through the International Association of Yoga Therapists as a trauma-informed and body-positive therapeutic yoga instructor. Yoga therapists undergo specialized training in structural anatomy, neuropsychology, and evidence-based mind-body therapies. With this expertise, a yoga therapist can prescribe specific practices that address specific health conditions, life challenges, practice aspirations, and wellness goals.

As a long-time meditation practitioner, Jenne has trained under several skilled meditation teachers including WonGong So, Larry Ward, Shinzen Young, Lama Rod Owens, and Repa Dorje Odzer, in addition to her meditation studies with direct students of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche during her time at Naropa University.

Jenne spent her undergrad years working and studying as an environmental educator under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at the Center for Education, Imagination, and the Natural World, continuing her studies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borders and the Earth-Based Institute.

Jenne works one-on-one with individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based, nature-based, and compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and collective well-being.

Jenne’s clients progress towards a greater sense of health and wholeness through safe, relevant, accessible practices adapted to each individual’s needs and goals. 

Jenne Sluder Yoga Therapy is based in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Weaverville North Carolina in addition to online programming accessible from anywhere in the world.

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Examples of Conditions Addressed by Jenne Sluder Yoga Therapy

Chronic Pain

Injury Recovery

Long Covid (PASC)

Memory Loss / Brain Fog / Concentration Issues

Generalized Anxiety

PTSD / Complex PTSD

Shallow Breathing / Improving Respiratory Capacity

Asthma & other reactive airway conditions

PVFM & Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Back Pain / Neck Pain

Surgery Recovery

Social Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Major Life Transition

Stress Reduction

Codependency

Substance Abuse / Addiction / Recovery

Disordered Eating / ED

Domestic Abuse Recovery

Harsh Self-Judgment

Building New Habits

Self-Discovery

Grief Work

Anger Management

Arthritis

Osteopenia / Osteoporosis

Difficulty with Balance

Improve Flexibility / Range of Motion

Improve Coordination / Ease of Movement

Piriformis Syndrome

Joint Pain

Parkinson’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease

Attention Deficit Disorder & ADHD

Fibromyalgia

Nervous System Health

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Acute Illness Recovery

Chronic Illness Management

RSD & Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Mindful Fitness / Strength-Building / Core Strength

Posture / Structural Alignment

Improve Circulation / Heart Health

Blood Pressure Management

Kyphosis

Sciatica pain

Sacroiliac Joint pain

Spinal Fusion

Scoliosis

Hip / Knee / Shoulder Replacement Recovery

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The body benefits from movement and the mind benefits from stillness.

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