Jen Vail has been practicing yoga and movement for more than 25 years and teaching for over two decades. Jen is known for empowering her students with a creative approach and intelligent sequencing. Her classes are accessible for all levels to explore yoga, barre and reformer and mat pilates in a safe, fun, and non-judgmental environment.
Jen teaches public, corporate, and private classes, wellness retreats, and coaches individuals and business owners. Most recently, Jen was the director and founder of YogaFresh in Woodbury, MN from 2007-2023. YogaFresh was named the “Best Yoga Studio” & “Best Yoga Class” by Woodbury Magazine multiple years over.
Jen has thousands of hours of yoga, barre and pilates teacher training and education under her belt including her E-200 & RYT 500 hour yoga designations from a variety of yoga schools and traditions such as advanced certifications in Therapeutic Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater in San Francisco, Prenatal Yoga with Blooma in Minneapolis. Additionally, Jen has Barre teaching certificates with both Align Pilates in Minneapolis and Booty Barre in Chicago. Most recently, Jen earned a comprehensive 500 hour Pilates certification and is continuously influenced by local and national teachers alike.
Off the mat, Jen has double Bachelors’ degrees from the University of Minnesota in both Human Resources and Business Management and minors in both Dance and Coaching. Jen believes that movement builds momentum and loves to bake gluten-free cookies and treats. She lives in Bayport, Minnesota with her husband Andrew, two sons and morkie pup, Oliver.
“I hope my classes spark healing, growth and empowerment for all of my students, both on and off the mat. As a teacher, I believe that yoga has the ability to be exactly what we need on any given day to create and sustain balance.” - Jen
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Last Login: Jan 1st, 2026