JenZen Living Ayurveda & Yoga

JenZen Living Ayurveda & Yoga Jennifer, E-RYT500, Ayurveda Practitioner, and Reiki Master, blends ancient wisdom with modern needs. Empowering you to thrive naturally and holistically.

Offering personalized yoga, Ayurveda, and Reiki sessions to restore balance, health, and vitality.

“And now… we begin.”That’s the very first line of the Yoga Sutras — and it feels especially alive as we step into a new ...
01/01/2026

“And now… we begin.”

That’s the very first line of the Yoga Sutras — and it feels especially alive as we step into a new year.

I shared a New Year’s reflection today on beginnings, breath, constant change, and a magical doorway into 2026 — with help from my backyard views and a visiting owl 🦉

If you’re craving a slower, more embodied way to begin the year, you can read it here:
https://www.jenzenliving.com/post/and-now-we-begin

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 |  𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 & 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞There’s something about this week that feels like a threshold.The hol...
12/29/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 | 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 & 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞

There’s something about this week that feels like a threshold.

The holidays are behind us.
January hasn’t fully begun.
And many people are quietly wondering how they want to enter what’s next.

Not what they want to fix.
Not what they want to force.
But how they want to feel.

Over the years, I’ve learned that the way we begin matters. When we move into a new season without support or rhythm, we often fall back into familiar patterns—even with the best intentions.

This is why I created 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝.

Not as a reset.
Not as a challenge.
But as a steady, guided container to support listening, regulation, and sustainable rhythm—especially during winter.

We begin one week from today.
The group will be small and intentional, and once we begin, the container closes.

If you’re craving support without pressure as you step into January, I invite you to join us.

If you’re feeling the pull but aren’t sure whether this is the right fit, you’re always welcome to reach out. I’m happy to explore it with you.

Learn more + register here: https://www.jenzenliving.com/challenge-page/0e347c84-feee-401f-8a1d-06991b1acda6?programId=0e347c84-feee-401f-8a1d-06991b1acda6

You don’t have to do this alone.

I lost my feet for a moment…and then I found them again.Barefoot in fresh, light snow, they disappeared beneath the surf...
12/27/2025

I lost my feet for a moment…
and then I found them again.

Barefoot in fresh, light snow, they disappeared beneath the surface. Cold, soft, quiet. And then—almost instantly—the snow began to melt, warmth rushing in, sensation returning.

No thinking. No fixing.
Just being fully in the body.

This is what I mean when I talk about living aligned.
Not doing more. Not getting it “right.”

But listening—to the body, to the senses, to the moment that’s already here.

Listening is the practice.

Lately, I’ve been paying closer attention to protein.As I move through this wild perimenopausal chapter, it’s become cle...
12/27/2025

Lately, I’ve been paying closer attention to protein.

As I move through this wild perimenopausal chapter, it’s become clear that my body needs more than I’ve been giving it. And honestly… that hasn’t been the easiest shift for me.

I’ve always loved vegetables. Still do. And I’ve never been someone who dumps protein powder into a smoothie and drinks it down. I like to eat my food, not drink it. That matters to me.

What I’m realizing is that nourishment changes as we change.
And listening to the body doesn’t mean forcing ourselves into trends or “shoulds.” It means getting curious and finding what actually works for you.

So I’ve been experimenting—slowly.
Adding protein in ways that feel grounding and satisfying, not rigid or forced.

This has been a recurring theme in my own healing over the years:
Knowing what supports you doesn’t mean it lands all at once. Sometimes it takes time, patience, and a lot of self-compassion.

That’s not failure.
That’s relationship with the body.

Listening is a practice.

This feels like a funny one to share… but it’s real.I’ve never been a big fan of leftovers. I love fresh food, and when ...
12/26/2025

This feels like a funny one to share… but it’s real.

I’ve never been a big fan of leftovers. I love fresh food, and when I first studied Ayurveda and learned that leftovers aren’t ideal, I became pretty restrictive about it—almost rigid.

Over the years, and especially more recently, I’ve come to understand something important: context matters.

Today was one of those days.
So much food left over from Christmas.
No desire to be in the kitchen.
And a body that wanted nourishment, not another decision.

So I ate leftovers.
Warm, grounding, intentional leftovers.

What I’ve learned is that alignment isn’t about following rules perfectly.
It’s about listening to what actually supports you in the moment.

Sometimes the most nervous-system-friendly choice isn’t the “ideal” one—it’s the one that brings ease.

Perfection isn’t grounding. Presence is.

After Christmas, I always feel it in my body.The rush. The extra cooking. The holding everything together.And then sudde...
12/26/2025

After Christmas, I always feel it in my body.

The rush. The extra cooking. The holding everything together.
And then suddenly it’s quiet… and January is right there with its expectations.

Instead of excitement, what I notice most is a kind of tiredness.
Not the “I need a nap” kind—but the deeper kind that’s asking for steadiness, rhythm, and care.

Over the years, through Ayurveda and yoga—and through a lot of lived experience—I’ve learned that real change doesn’t come from pushing harder in January.
It comes from slowing down enough to listen to what the body actually needs.

That’s where Living Aligned was born.
Not from perfection, but from practice.

I’m curious—
as you move into January, what is your body asking for more of right now?

Merry Christmas 🤍May your day be filled with good food — the kind that nourishes the body and the soul.With people you l...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🤍

May your day be filled with good food — the kind that nourishes the body and the soul.

With people you love — chosen family, lifelong friends, and unexpected guests.

With laughter that bubbles up easily… and tears that come from joy, memory, or love that never leaves us.

Whether those tears come from an unexpected gift, a beautiful moment, or in honor of loved ones who are no longer here — all of it belongs today.

Take a moment to send a prayer.
Hold space for someone who may be grieving.

Reach out, soften, and remember that love doesn’t end — it transforms.

I wish you moments of happiness, deep love, and peace — especially in the hardest moments.

Open your hearts and let love fill the spaces in between.
🤍✨

Christmas Eve kitchen magic ✨The oven has been busy today — and my heart is full.A crustless pumpkin ricotta cheesecake ...
12/24/2025

Christmas Eve kitchen magic ✨
The oven has been busy today — and my heart is full.

A crustless pumpkin ricotta cheesecake just came out, setting up beautifully and waiting for its moment tomorrow… topped with sautéed apples in ghee, maple syrup, and homemade whipped cream (because of course).

Alongside it, the house smells like comfort and nostalgia with sourdough apple walnut bread and cranberry walnut bread cooling on the counter — the kind of baking that slows time and gathers people without trying.

These are the moments I love most — hands in the kitchen, simple ingredients, food made with care, and the quiet joy of preparing something nourishing to share.

✨ Recipes coming soon.

What are you cooking up today for Christmas? 🎄🍎🥖

Sometimes the sweetest gifts come in the simplest packages 🤍This little one reminds me that what we really crave—at any ...
12/23/2025

Sometimes the sweetest gifts come in the simplest packages 🤍

This little one reminds me that what we really crave—at any age—is feeling held, cared for, and at ease.

If you’re still looking for a meaningful gift, digital gift cards are available and can be sent instantly. They offer rest, nourishment, and support—something so many of us need, especially this time of year.

A gentle gift.
A pause.
A way to care without adding more stuff.

🎁🤍

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𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 ✨ 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 Three days before Christmas.The world feels loud right now.For many, this season ...
12/22/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 ✨ 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞

Three days before Christmas.
The world feels loud right now.

For many, this season is full of hustle, sparkle, and to-do lists.
For others, it carries grief, memory, loneliness, or quiet longing.

Joy and sorrow often walk hand in hand this time of year.

I’ve been sitting with that truth lately—
how much division, judgment, and fear seem to be swirling around us.
How easy it is to forget our shared humanity.

So today’s medicine is simple, though not always easy:
Pause.
Soften.
Lead with kindness.

We don’t have to agree to treat one another with care.
We don’t have to understand everything to choose compassion.
Sometimes the most healing thing we can offer is presence—
to ourselves and to each other.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tender, or worn thin,
let this be your permission to slow down.
To rest your nervous system.
To receive care, not just give it.

And if you’re still looking for a meaningful gift,
my digital gift cards are available—
a gentle offering of rest, nourishment, and support
during a season that asks so much of us.

May we set aside our differences, even briefly.
May we remember love is medicine.
May we choose it—again and again.

🤍

Winter Solstice 🌑The longest night.A pause in the turning.The quiet beginning of the return of light.This past week I’ve...
12/21/2025

Winter Solstice 🌑
The longest night.
A pause in the turning.
The quiet beginning of the return of light.

This past week I’ve been moving more slowly, listening more than speaking. Winter always invites me inward—into rest, reflection, and remembrance.

As the light fades and the days begin their gradual return, I’m honoring this season by stepping back, tending gently to my nervous system, and allowing myself to be held by stillness.

If you’re feeling quieter, more tender, or less inclined to do and produce right now, know that nothing is wrong. This is the wisdom of winter.

May you soften into the dark and trust the slow return of light—
in nature, and within yourself.
🤍

Why does a warm pot of tea do more than just "warm you up"? ☕🔬When the seasons shift, our bodies reallocate energy to ma...
12/17/2025

Why does a warm pot of tea do more than just "warm you up"? ☕🔬

When the seasons shift, our bodies reallocate energy to maintain homeostasis. If we aren't careful, our "immune surveillance" can spread thin. That’s where Ayurvedic Medicine meets Modern Science.

I just posted a new blog sharing my go-to "Cold & Flu" tea blend. It’s built on four powerhouse ingredients that bridge the gap:

Ginger: A circulatory stimulant that helps immune cells travel faster.
Tulsi: A premier adaptogen that modulates our stress response.
Cardamom: Rich in cineole for clear respiratory health.
Licorice: A demulcent that coats and protects irritated tissues.

Healing doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with a moment of presence and a humble pot of herbs.

👇 Read the full breakdown on the blog and find out which variation of this tea is best for your specific body type! https://wix.to/l3XrD99

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