David Rankin, RYT-500

I was initially drawn to the physical benefits of yoga in 2013 as another discipline to add to other physical fitness activities and soon turned yoga into a way of life. The concepts of self-compassion, remaining present, and finding balance between effort and relaxation have changed my life. The physical practice has become a spiritual journey as well. I have been practicing yoga for 8+ years at various fitness facilities (Gold’s and The Fitness Equation) and various yoga studios ( Inner Power Yoga, Beloved Yoga, Simply Yoga, Dream Yoga, Flow Yoga, Barre Buddhi, Yoga Time, and Lotus Town). Styles practiced included Power Vinyasa, Hatha, Slow Flow, Yin, Ashtanga, Restorative and Yoga Nidra. I completed my 200-hour RYT training in February 2016 in Baptiste Power Vinyasa style. Shortly thereafter, I completed YinYoga teacher certification at Beloved Yoga in April 2016, Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra teacher certification at Dream Yoga in May 2016 and Restorative Yoga teacher certification at Asheville Yoga Center in March 2016. I completed my 300-hour RYT teacher certification in March 2019.

I strive to make my classes challenging and energizing as well as soothing, structuring them around the key elements of classical vinyasa and incorporating creative sequencing to allow students to experiment and try new postures. Knowing that students will increase their strength and flexibility, I also hope they will feel more grounded, self-aware and ready to explore a deeper connection to their own bodies.

Jennifer Jackson, Dance & Yoga Teacher

Jen has been teaching and assisting dance teachers in a variety of styles - including jazz, ballet, tap, and lyrical - since the age of 12. She studied dance with a numerous well-known choreographers. and had the opportunity to dance at a number of theme parks while earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of Tennessee. She has taught dance at the Dance Academy of Loudoun for 15 years.

Movement has always been a major part of her life. In addition to her dance studies, she earned certifications for teaching yoga, step, and aerobics, and taught yoga and other movement classes at local fitness centers. She also leads preschool classes in dance and creative movement. She loves working with students of all ages. She is known for using props for teaching technique and skills to keep things interesting for students. Her Stretch & Strengthen classes for Simply Yoga draw from both her dance and fitness backgrounds.

Jen lives in Leesburg with her husband and three kids. As a family they enjoy the pool and cook outs. To relax after work, she also enjoys shopping!