Instructors
Pam Schulte, Founder Just Practice Yoga
Pam has been teaching yoga in St Louis for 20 years and has experience with students of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. She is a 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and is also certified as a yoga therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Pam encourages students to focus on connecting breath with movement to create a meditation in motion. She views students as snowflakes…meaning no two students bodies are exactly alike and has a compassionate style which encourages students to alter the practice based on their unique make up. Pam aims to make yoga enjoyable and accessible to everyone; as well as to inspire, challenge and empower students to take responsibility for their practice…on and off the yoga mat. pam@justpracticeyoga.com
Jennifer Hojnacki
Jennifer has been practicing yoga since 2009 and earned her 200-hour certification with YogaWorks in 2016. In 2010, while still a student, she opened Valley Yoga in Chesterfield in order to bring a traditional yoga studio to the West County area. she owned the studio for over 8 years and under her leadership it became known as “the most beginner friendly studio in town.” Jennifer offers traditional, alignment-based hatha and flow classes, typically with energetic music, humor, and a theme aimed at informing and inspiring your practice. She encourages modifications and generous use of props in all her classes. Be prepared to move and have some fun doing it! jdhojnacki@yahoo.com
Sara Taylor
Sara began practicing yoga and incorporating its philosophy into her life in 2015 as a step on the path to self love and discovery. Since then, she has been trained and certified under the guidance of Pam Schulte at Just Practice Yoga. She completed an additional 25 hours of training in Trauma-Informed Yoga through SheRecovers® with Taryn Strong in Salt Springs Island, Canada in 2019.
Sara is dedicated to creating a safe space for her students to dive beneath the surface of their daily lives to find deeper meaning and inspiration. She leads a gentle practice with focus on breath, exploring movement and stillness and discovering relationships between mind, body, and spirit. Being a lifelong learner, Sara continues to study and practice with leaders in the industry both at retreats and with top instructors in her local area. sarabtaylor42@gmail.com