Jodi Harrington

My journey into self-care and yoga didn’t begin from a place of peace—it began from deep personal loss, and the realization that something in my life needed to shift. I recognized I wasn't okay—mentally, emotionally, or physically—and I knew I couldn’t stay in that space.

I needed to heal—gently, and in a way that allowed me to reconnect with myself and find safety in my own body again, without judgment or punishment. After weeks of contemplation, I signed up for a yoga teacher training—not to teach, but simply to survive, and maybe one day, to feel whole again. That decision marked the beginning of my healing journey.

I began my training with Michelle Fleming, studying Transformational Vinyasa and Orthopedic Yoga Therapy—learning to approach yoga from a place of alignment, care, and awareness. I later studied Yoga Therapy for Brain Disorders, where I explored the relationship between trauma, mental health, and the nervous system—a truly holistic training that gave me a deeper understanding of how yoga and neuroscience connect.

I continued my training through Breathe For Change, focusing on Social Emotional Learning and mindfulness practices—tools that not only support our own regulation but can be shared in small, meaningful ways with those around us. Most recently, I became certified in the Roll Model® Method, learning evidence-based self-myofascial release practices that help relieve stress, manage pain, and increase body awareness. Next month, I’ll be continuing my studies on the powerful connection between the diaphragm and the vagus nerve—diving even deeper into how our bodies process stress and restore calm.

What began as a personal healing journey has become a passion for sharing these tools with others—especially those who are caregiving, nurturing, and holding space for others every single day.