Jana Olenio Grgurovic
Jana began practicing yoga in 2004 with the hope to reduce stress and anxiety. She began teaching yoga in 2009 after yoga positively transformed and healed her life far beyond her expectations. Her goal since then has been to help others heal themselves by bringing the gift of yoga into the lives of each student.
In 2012, Jana took her yoga practice to the water and became a certified Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Teacher. She started SUP YO in May 2012 in the Boston area where she teaches students how to practice yoga on a paddleboard. The combination of yoga in nature along with the added fitness challenge makes paddleboard the perfect place to practice as it increases focus and concentration, increases balance and core strength and connects one with nature.
Off the water, Jana continues to inspire others to get outside by leading day hikes in the white mountains, weekend retreats throughout New England and destination retreats worldwide, all of which combine yoga with outdoor activities. She also teaches a Heated All Levels Flow, Restorative and Hot CORE class at EXPAND.
Jana believes that no one can pour from an empty cup and that self care is a requirement, not a luxury. She believes that combining yoga with the outdoors is an important tool that can help people gain clarity, refocus their energy and become grounded & inspired so they can return to their daily lives with a full cup and pour from it.
Instructor Credentials:
Registered Yoga Teacher - 500 hours
Certified (SUP) Yoga Teacher - 30 hours
Vinyasa Teacher Training - 30 hours
PaddleFit CORE
Owner of EXPAND Yoga & Wellness
Owner of SUP YO Adventures
Owner of The Bartlett Village House (retreat venue)