MEET PATTIEJEAN MCTERNAN
Be in the Moment
Why does a 55+ mother of four and a teacher for 20+ years decide she has to go to Vermont for her Yoga Teacher Training ON SUMMER VACATION?
Did you ever feel like something (whatever it is) is really pulling at your heart? As adults, we usually just listen to our mind. Our mind might say, “You can’t do that, you have to do this ”, or it might say “You shouldn’t…”, or “You’re too old or too young”, or “You’re not good enough.” Yoga teaches us to quiet the mind through breath, asana, meditation, studying, and so much more.
I hope to inspire others the way my excellent teachers have done so for me. I learned how to push myself while also finding the softness and the pleasure in every practice. It isn’t at all about reaching that perfect pose or what someone else is doing in class. It’s about being open, present, connecting, and learning. You will feel comfortable in class, you will be able to take what you do on the mat with you when you leave, and you will learn and explore.
I have my Bachelor Degree in Psychology, a K-8 Teacher Certification, and a Masters Degree in Education. I've studied with amazing teachers including Chanel Luck, Allison Chamberlain, Purvi Patel, and Julian Yun from Boston. I continue to be inspired by two dedicated talented teachers here in New Jersey, Janet Gallo and April Puciata. I have a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification and Meditation Teacher Certification. I followed my passion and hope to help you open the doors that will bring health, balance, and contentment.
Sometimes it’s okay not to know the reason why you need something; you just need it in your life. I didn’t know why, but I needed Yoga, and I love to share it. I look forward to meeting you on your mat exactly where you are in your journey.
MY CLASSES
Exploring The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Explore
Our physical practice is one wonderful part of yoga, but there’s a whole lot more.
Restore balance, peace, and wholeness. This class will introduce the eight limbs of yoga. It will blend pranayama and asana.
Focus will be on breathing techniques that can increase awareness and sensitivity. This awareness can help guide your physical practice as you explore poses. Half the class will be dedicated to connecting to breath, time for self-reflection, and relaxation. The other half will be physical practice. In that 30 minutes, emphasize will be on making poses available to all by introducing variations and using props.
There are also some interesting surprises planned to support practicing holistically as you delve into the limbs of yoga.
This is a 75-minute class. You are invited to stay for the last 15 minutes to further explore the limbs of yoga. Reexamine, Reset, and Reprogram.
1st Class September 8th
Classes are held on Sundays at 11:00
At Pearl Yoga Fitness in Keyport, NJ
Go to their website to sign up.
Basic Yoga
Substituting Some Saturdays and Sundays in September
Check Pearl's schedule
Yoga On The Porch
Coming in the Fall
A beautiful
practice
on the porch.
Private and group sessions available
Relax and Renew
Book a private or group session for meditation, asana, or a combination.
Stop to take a much-needed break from the stress and speed of day to day life.
This experience can be tailored to your needs.
