We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jennifer Margell-England a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Jennifer , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

The moment in my life that changed not only my career path but my whole perspective was when I was seriously injured in a car accident. I happened to be on my commute to my job at the time when I was rear ended, and sustained a head injury. I was unable to return to my job working at a busy dealership, it was crushing at first but, I decided to use my time off to further my education and earn my Yoga Teacher Certification. I had been practicing myself for many years and always thought about getting certified but, I struggled to find the time while I was working a 9 to 5. In my training I was able to put my full focus on learning about yoga, I had a true privilege in that sense. I was able to not only connect to the practice itself but to myself in an honest and vulnerable way. Through the process I realized this what I want my career to be, I found something that felt authentic to who I am and it’s something truly meaningful that I can share with others. Yoga helped me heal and I know through teaching the practice of Yoga I will help others heal too.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Jennifer Margell-England, I am a certified yoga instructor with specialized training in restorative practices. I have loved practicing yoga since I was a teenager but in 2022 I made the decision to become a certified yoga instructor after a life changing accident. I am currently in preparation of launching my own private yoga business that will be a fully virtual experience. My business is being designed to bring the practice of yoga directly to the individual, by offering free yoga content on my youtube channel, and by leading private virtual classes for a more personalized option. I am creating my business for those who may find discomfort in visiting traditional yoga studios or for those who have specific considerations like chronic pain. I take a gentle teaching approach to help individuals truly connect to their bodies. My hope is that I can help others find a yoga practice that feels accessible to them, especially those with beginner experience levels or for individuals with chronic health struggles. As someone who has dealt with chronic health conditions myself I can recognize a real need for that in the yogic space. I am in the beginning stages in my business venture but, I am looking forward sharing the benefits of yoga with others.

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

It’s important to maintain your own personal pratice. As a teacher, it helps you to stay grounded in yourself, that’s very important when you are working closely with others. Always be a student of yoga yourself by being open to suggestions and by continuing your education. Yoga is a very broad practice, there will always be more to learn and explore, never lose your curiosity.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

My journey has definitely not been an easy one. My life has been permanly affected by the injuries that I have experienced. It has taken real dedication, and hard work to come this far. At the same time, I had to work on finding compassion for myself especially on the hard days. I had to learn to let my body rest when necessary but, also to pick right back up where I left off when I’m rested enough. We often don’t allow ourselves enough grace, we push and push only to end up burning ourselves out. You have to care for yourself because no one can do that for you. The world of business is not necessarily set up for people who have struggles like mine but, I feel that I have found a career path that offers flexibility, something that has become essential in my life. I am aiming to beat the odds and share my passion of yoga with others inspite of the challenges that I have faced.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.brightsunyoga.net
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/bright_sun_yoga
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@brightsunyoga