Experience healing and transformation at Ascend with Jaclyn, where trauma-sensitive yoga meets personalized care, both in person and online. My tailored sessions create a safe and nurturing environment, empowering clients to reconnect with their bodies, reset their minds, and find inner peace on their unique journey to wellness.
Meet the Teacher
Hi, I’m Jaclyn — a Yoga Alliance registered trauma-sensitive 200 hour yoga teacher, domestic violence survivor, and founder of Ascend with Jaclyn. Over the past six years, it has been my mission to create safe, empowering spaces where people can gently reconnect with their bodies, release stored trauma, and rebuild their confidence through mindful movement and breath. As I've walked out my own healing journey, I’ve dedicated my work to supporting individuals and collaborating with therapists, healthcare providers, and various organizations that seek to offer compassionate, evidence-informed trauma-sensitive yoga programs. Whether you’re a medical professional looking to enhance your clients’ healing, a business seeking to support employee well-being, or a community organization serving individuals navigating stressful life circumstances, I’m here to bring accessible, choice-based yoga and mindfulness to your groups, staff, or clients. Together, we can expand what wellness looks like — with respect, safety, and hope at the heart of every practice.
Compassionate Healing
I believe in the power of empathy and understanding as essential components of healing. My approach to teaching yoga is centered around creating a supportive and nurturing environment where each client's journey is respected and honored.
Empowerment Through Practice
I am committed to empowering my clients by providing tools and techniques that enhance their self-awareness and personal growth. I strive to help individuals reclaim their strength and find their inner resilience through mindful practices.
Inclusivity and Respect
I embrace diversity and am dedicated to fostering an inclusive space where every body feels welcome and valued. My practices are designed to be accessible and adaptable to meet the unique needs of each client, honoring their individual background, body type, and range of mobility.
Why Trauma-Sensitive Yoga?
Ascend with Jaclyn specializes in trauma-sensitive yoga instruction designed to nurture healing and resilience. Unlike traditional yoga, it’s built on choice, mindfulness, and compassion — offering tools to release tension, build resilience, and reclaim a sense of calm. My yoga teaching philosophy is grounded in empathy and understanding, providing a safe space for individuals to explore movement and mindfulness at their own pace. This practice honors each person’s pace and experience, making it a powerful complement to traditional medicine and talk therapy on the journey toward healing and wholeness. Join Ascend with Jaclyn on a transformative journey towards recovery and empowerment through compassionate yoga and guided meditation practices.
Upcoming Events at Ascend with Jaclyn
Join Ascend with Jaclyn for transformative events that inspire growth and connection in the community.
Chair Yoga at Florida Blue Sarasota Center
Join me every Friday morning from 10-11 am for transformative chair yoga classes designed to uplift and rejuvenate your entire being. This gentle and welcoming space features slow, mindful movements, calming breathwork, and guided relaxation to enhance emotional wellness, ease physical aches and pains, and promote a positive outlook.
No prior yoga experience is necessary - just come as you are, and move in a way that feels authentic to you. This class is perfect for seniors and individuals with varying ranges of mobility, as every body is honored and respected. These classes are sponsored by Florida Blue and are FREE to the community. Click the link below for more details and to register.
Recent Past Events at Ascend with Jaclyn
Gentle Strength & Resilience Yoga-Caregivers Empowering Caregivers Program
Calling all Tampa Bay area military active duty, veterans and adult family members: Join me at the Tampa Florida Blue center on Wednesday, August 27 at 5 pm for a FREE relaxing gentle yoga session hosted by Blue Star Families. Allow us to honor you for your service with a sacred space to relax and unwind.
No yoga experience is necessary, and our practice will be accessible to all ranges of mobility.
This event is FULLY BOOKED. Please stay tuned for the next event.
Partner with Ascend with Jaclyn Today
Allow me to customize a virtual or at your location trauma-sensitive yoga or guided meditation session for you or your group. Programming is specifically tailored to address client needs and goals. *Travel fees may apply outside the South Hillsborough county area.