Jenna Galloway
Founder & Owner Wymbin Yoga
Founder, BEAM Foundation
Jenna was born in Perth, Western Australia, where she loved to run barefoot, climb the magnolia tree in her backyard, and spent most of her time in the salty water. When she was 12, she moved to Canada and found yoga later on when she tagged along with a friend to a class.
After studying Health Sciences at The University of Calgary and working with Dr. Gregor Wolbring at the Center for Research and Disabilities Studies on a research project on Autism and yoga, Jenna was inspired to start a social venture that would make yoga accessible to children with Special Needs.
Jenna recognized a need for holistic and affordable programming in Calgary and so created Wymbin- a children’s & youth yoga studio that focuses on providing families with wellness education, movement-based classes, and an inclusive community environment. The Wymbin team believes that by focusing on the health of our youth and implementing strong values, healthy coping mechanisms, and community-focused relationships, they can start to change the world! The studio (located in Inglewood underneath Junction 9 Yoga and Pilates) will be opening in March of 2017 and will offer a wide range of yoga-based classes and programs including; Kids & Teen Yoga, Parent & Child/ Family Yoga, Workshops, Camps, Birthday Parties, Teacher Training etc. For more information, please visit www.wymbinyoga.com.
In order to give back to the community and follow through with her vision to make yoga accessible to all kids & youth, Jenna created the BEAM Foundation- which stands for Balance, Empower, Action, and Movement. BEAM is a not-for-profit organization that provides free yoga programs to kids + youth who are ill, recovering, have Special Needs, or come from low-income families. They also offer support and empower youth to make a difference in their community. BEAM is able to do this by partnering with local organizations such as the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Inn from the Cold, and the Women in Need Society.
Jenna believes that every kid can discover their unique abilities and their full potential with the right support and guidance. Through her work, Jenna has had the opportunity to teach with Wanderlust Festival across North America, develop yoga programming for The Alberta Children’s Hospital- amongst many incredible organizations.
In addition to working with children, Jenna also loves teaching yoga to adults. She obtained her 200hr Certification from Yandara Yoga Institute and is inspired by the practice to slow down, reconnect, and breathe.