Come home to yourself.

I have been a student of Now and Zen Yoga and Meditation from the beginning. I have taken all three class offerings and enjoy each of them for their individual uniqueness. The Kripalu yoga classes are an excellent way to connect mind and body. The classes provide an opportunity to challenge your body and test your strength while keeping focus on the breath. Josie, owner and instructor offers modification for all the postures so that you can adjust to your abilities or how you are feeling at the time of class. You are encouraged to pay attention to what your body is telling you and move in a manner that is best for you. Meditation and Mindful Movement classes are a great way to really settle the mind. Starting off with some gentle movement to help get the fidgets out before settling to a lengthier mediation. It's the right combination for those who want to work on a longer/deeper meditation but have trouble settling the mind and body enough to focus on going inward. Yoga Nidra, the newest offering, allows for complete relaxation and inner peace. For the most part, you are lying or sitting comfortably as Josie guides you through a journey of peace and tranquility. You finish the class feeling relaxed and refreshed.

While recovering from several health issues and surgeries, Now & Zen Yoga and Meditation's Meditation and Mindful Movement class was recommended to me as a way to start adding some movement back into my life. Having been a weight lifter for over 50 years, lack of movement was soul crushing. I could do the classes comfortablely from my desk while healing. As a novice, I took Josie's advice and listened to my body. I rested when I was tired and moved when it felt right. I have slowly made it back to lifting weights again.

Love the sessions with Josie. I honestly didn’t think I would enjoy yoga and/or meditation via a Zoom class. In addition to that, I didn’t think I would enjoy a non-live version either. Well, we never stop learning. If you’re lucky enough to fit in a live class. Do it! You’ll be happy you did. And if your schedule doesn’t fit just right, the recorded version is tremendous. Sunday night doesn’t work, maybe it’s Monday at 845am that fits. Maybe it’s 815pm. Maybe you’ll want to do both. The recorded version gives you that unbelievable flexibility. Josie’s program works with your schedule. You’re going to love the yoga sessions. It’s beginner and advanced in the same class. You and your body decide what level you want to practice. So get out your mat and maybe a block or two and treat yourself.

I can’t say enough about what an incredible yoga instructor Josie is. I’ve taken classes with Josie for the past 3 years. With her knowledge of Kripalu yoga and her mindful meditation classes she is able to bring something to everyone and I am constantly evolving and improving my yoga practice.

Now & Zen offers energizing meditation from a skilled yoga practitioner. Personally, there’s a mental and physical boost in every session. Looking forward to the next yoga time with Josie.

I had never had any kind of Yoga or Meditation instruction, and was not sure it was for me. Josie listened to my concerns about my physical abilities and stressed the need to listen to my body and what it is telling me. Then encouraged me to try everything and adjust as needed. Physical improvement and awareness was the goal. Josie makes that journey fun and relaxing.