Meet Jennifer, creator of StreamLineYoga
The Journey to Streamline Yoga
For 15 years, I worked out as an aerobics instructor, convinced yoga was just some stretching for old ladies. That changed when I attended a free beginner class—expecting it to be easy, I was surprised to find it so challenging. My body was so tight from years of high-impact “no pain, no gain” classes and I really struggled with basic poses like Baddha Konāsana . I had found what I was looking for—something physical, but profoundly different.
Life is a learning journey
When my yoga teacher left for the summer, she asked me to take over her classes. I had no formal yoga training, but she believed in my aerobics teaching experience and gave me her books for guidance. Looking back, it’s a blessing no one got hurt—but that was the beginning of a deeper calling.
Knowing so very little about Anatomy inspired me to create Streamline’s Anatomy Video which details some key concepts for teaching and understanding basic yoga.
When the student is ready, the teacher appears
In 1997, I met master teacher Aadil Palkhivala and opened my own studio. Aadil’s teachings touched my soul and inspired a dedicated commitment to alignment-based yoga. I studied with him intensively, eventually completing his 2,000-hour teacher training in 2006. I continued to teach both public and private classes and formally trained other teachers. Later I shared a space with a dear colleague, then eventually created a home studio just steps from my front door.
The whole world can benefit from Yoga
Over the years, I’ve organized and led yoga retreats in Hawaii, Italy, and India—each a beautiful blend of culture and yoga philosophy. Since 2019, I’ve also had the honor of teaching at a local addiction center, where I witness transformation in its most powerful form. This work humbles and inspires me deeply.
Experience turns into wisdom
For years, I envisioned creating a comprehensive yoga video—something that clearly explains alignment and action, rather than simply demonstrating poses to mimic.
With Jesse Tunison, an extraordinary videographer, we brought this dream to life. I scripted 48 poses, enlisted three wonderful yoga models, and we filmed with my husband, Eric, behind one of the two cameras.
We selected breathtaking locations—from Pāhala Plantation to Punaluʻu Beach and Volcano Village—to showcase Hawaii’s beauty.
Behind the scenes
Additional videos were created to make it easier for yoga enthusiasts. We produced an Introductory Video with the goal of explaining the content and how to have the best experience with Streamline Yoga. And as I recalled how confusing and sometimes disappointing it was to locate reliable props, we feature a Props Video to make your prop search effortless.
Perfection takes patience
The editing process took more than three years, with countless hours reviewing the instructional videos and refining them with custom graphics. Brad Waites graciously contributed anatomical illustrations that are used to highlight demonstrative points. These graphics are explained in Streamline’s Anatomy Video. Original music was composed by Michael Surprenant, inspired by slack key melodies. With the editing completed and original music selected, the creative expression of my heart’s dream was manifest.
When you’re 90% done there’s only 90% more to do
To share it with the world, my son, Drake, and I built a beautiful website, bringing together every piece of this long-held vision.
My gift to you
And so, Streamline Yoga is born—a labor of love, merging years of practice, teaching, and devotion. May it serve as a guide, a legacy, and an invitation to deepen your own journey. From my heart to yours—Mahalo and Namaste’.
