A Conversation With Jennifer Hobbs- Her Loving & Peaceful Heart Creates Ripples In This World

Jennifer Hobbs grew up in Chattanooga. Shortly after graduating from UTC with a degree in secondary education, she traveled out west to work as a whitewater guide on the Arkansas River in Colorado. One season turned into a decade where she spent time riding the rivers, hiking the mountains, biking the trails, climbing the rocks, and living the dream. After having her son in 2000, she knew it was time to move back home and reconnect with family. Life soon got busy with kids and work and going back to school and all the things. Yoga came into her life when Jessica Jollie and Sara Mingus opened North Shore Yoga in 2008. Over the next 17 years or so, her practice evolved from passive observer to passionate instructor and practioner.

The yogic teachings have transformed her modus operandi in all areas of her life and serve as a constant sounding board. The asanas have taught me appreciation, confidence, patience, and humility. The prana and breath work may have possibly saved a life or two as it taught me composure, self restrain, discipline, and the importance of going inward to find her true self.

She passionate about sharing this beautiful teachings with others, and even more passionate about learning from instrumental yoga teachers. When not practicing or leading yoga, I can be found in my 8th grade ELA classroom at Chattanooga Valley Middle School, exploring the great outdoors, collecting cool rocks, playing in my garden, hanging with my family, and forever crafting.

Jennifer teaches yoga at Yoga Landing in Chattanooga, TN and offers pop-up classes at Rising Fawn Gardens.