Jody has lived in Buffalo all of her life and has always loved the Elmwood village. So much so that she recently convinced her family to move back to the stomping grounds of her childhood. Her husband might say he was coerced, nonetheless, they are here to stay. She is a big proponent of living, working, and playing within a one-mile radius of her home. Her most cherished accomplishments are raising her 4 children and marrying the boy she met at 17.

When she’s not teaching a good vibes-only reform class you can find her teaching at Power Yoga Buffalo, or her other side hustle, advocating for teen parents in Buffalo Public Schools.

Her reform teaching style is challenging and traditional, inviting students to practice kindness and patience with themselves. Her playlists vary from beats to alternative and everything in between.