Jayne began her professional fitness career 26 years ago in Melbourne, Australia coaching young gymnasts as she attended university majoring in Physical Education. By the age of 20, she was Head Coach of that gymnastics club and gained national notice within the gymnastics community. She went on to study with renowned international coaches gaining various accreditations along the way.
After a long and successful stint in the world of gymnastics, Jayne decided to see the world and expand her experiences. This resulted in a 20 month journey around the globe highlighted by 6 months in Africa where hitchhiking was often the mode of transport. Returning to Australia, she undertook Graduate Studies in Exercise and Sports Science, as she worked fulltime managing the aerobics and wellness program at the University of Melbourne. It was during this time Jayne began studying Iyengar yoga. During her 4 years at the university she taught a total of 848 group exercise classes, averaging 45 people per class. An astounding total of over 38,000 people moved to the inspirational and always different classes, which became Jaynes trademark.
Moving to Palm Springs in 1999 from the Bay Area, Jayne has grown her yoga therapy and personal training business, Fitness & Beyond. In 2006 she completed a certification in Yoga Therapy and now uses these skills from a 5,000 year old tradition, in working oneonone with clients with specific needs and challenges. Yoga Therapy is the wave of the future, integrating and complementing well with western medicine. She works with Dr. Brossfield, M.D. & Dr. Lindley, M.D. at Rancho Mirage Womens Health Center as their resident yoga therapist. She continues to teach group classes in Palm Springs at Tadasana Yoga Studio and semiprivate small group classes at Rancho Mirage Women´s Health Center.
Along with her academic degrees, Jayne is an IDEA Elite Personal Trainer, 500hour Yoga Alliance certified instructor, Certified Aromatherapist and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapy. She has worked extensively in postrehabilitative programs, with athletes and special needs clientele.
A truly international person, Jayne is a much loved teacher. She is able to bring nonjudgment into her sessions allowing the space for each individual to find what is needed for him/her at each particular moment. What is experienced in all of Jaynes classes stays with you long after you have walked out the door. Enjoy!
