Jenny, You have always modeled seeking your own truth. I have always admired your courage and creativity. Dang I wish you lived closer so I could study with you more often!!
Body Balance Yoga Therapy blends the wisdom of ancient healing modalities with an in-depth exploration of anatomy and modern day therapeutics.
Founded in 1990, Body Balance Yoga Therapy is a cutting-edge therapeutic system based on deep awareness of body-mind integration and fostering a global whole body view. In a Body Balance Yoga Therapy class or workshop, you'll explore timeless yogic teachings along with present day wellness and medical research including modern biomechanics and the nervous system as well as sound, mudra, pranayama, visualization and meditation. Experience it for yourself — where yoga therapy blends with structural integration.
A movement specialist since 1980, founder Jenny Otto (Yoga Therapist and Structural Integrator) maintains both yoga therapy and structural integration practices in the Annapolis, Maryland area, as well as teaching yoga therapy continuing education programs.
"My teaching is practical, authentic and fun. I have been told many times I am a teachers’ teacher. I still hear from people that have taken trainings and workshops with me that say they still use techniques I have taught them in their classes."
"Helping others to embody who they are and learning how to live without pain. I love figuring out the right combinations of how to get people into poses. I love dissecting what is actually happening biomechanically."
Jenny teaches weekly group yoga classes in the greater Annapolis, MD area. Highly-trained, skilled and knowlegeable, she provides a welcoming, open atmosphere for people of all levels and abilities. Poses are creatively adapted to serve every student’s potential and journey into their own embodiment.
Jenny offers private yoga therapy lessons by appointment at her location in the greater Annapolis, MD area. Private lessons give you the opportunity to work one-on-one with Jenny to address specific concerns regarding your yoga practice, physical goals, special conditions and other individualized topics.
Jenny travels the U.S. teaching condensed, specialized workshops that are designed to further enrich a yogic journey. You'll enjoy an infusion of movement, anatomy, ayurveda, sound healing, physiotherapy, breathing, pyschotherapy, special conditions training, chair yoga, yoga nidra and more.
Held in Annapolis, MD, this series of 6 workshops is designed to elevate your practice and self-development. Yoga and pilates teachers, fitness professionals, bodyworkers, massage therapists, etc. have used the skills learned in our workshops and have benefitted professionally and personally.
These holistic experiences combine movement, yoga, meditation, ayurveda and other wellness practices. Jenny has previously held yoga therapy retreats at various destination spots, including Italy, Belize, Colorado and Key West. Retreats also often include time for hiking, excursions, local attractions and more.
As a Certified Structural Integrator, Jenny offers private sessions for Structural Integration at her location in the greater Annapolis, MD area. Structural Integration is a transformative bodywork approach that integrates and aligns the whole system to bring the body into better balance.
A variety of props are used in Body Balance Yoga Therapy
Instructing a Body Balance Yoga Therapy technique
Guest teachers are often invited to teach special workshop modules
Demonstrating a Body Balance Yoga Therapy technique for the legs and knees
Performing a Body Balance Yoga Therapy technique
Instructing a Body Balance Yoga Therapy technique for the sacrum
Workshops are held in Annapolis, MD and across the U.S.
Kalesvara Mudra (a hand gesture used to calm the mind)
Scales Pose (Tolasana)
Half Eagle Pose (Ardha Garudasana)
Teaching students how to perform a yoga therapy technique
Assisting a student in Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)
Demonstrating a Body Balance Yoga Therapy technique for the sacrum
Half Cow Forward Fold (Ardha Gomukhasana Paschimottanasana)
Boat Pose (Navasana) with a pole
Teaching a Body Balance Yoga Therapy 6-Workshop Series
Jenny Otto leads a chant of the healing sounds Ah-Hu-Om in a Body Balance Yoga Therapy Workshop
Certified Structural Integrator
Certified Yoga Therapist
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider