Cheralee Jones
Cher is a woman of the Earth, deeply connected to all of the elements. In addition to her devotion to the teachings and wisdom of her yogic lineage, Cher regards witnessing the rhythms of nature as a vital part of her practice. Cher is an artist and musician and weaves her artistry into all aspects of life.
Cher found her way to the healing power of yoga after having undergone several severe physical injuries during her adolescence, her permanent spinal injury being the worst. She found that precise alignment in asana combined with genuine inner inquiry greatly supported her healing process and restoration of her body structure. With time and devotion to her practice, she discovered a deeper wholeness, presence, and aliveness in life overall.
"Presence connects us with our breath; the breath anchors us into presence. I believe all of life is a sacred ceremony, every moment and every breath. The lineage teachings I carry come from Tirumalai Krishnamacarya. My teachers studied extensively with T.K.V. Desikachar, B.K.S. Iyengar, and Sri Pathabi Jois, 3 of Krishnamacarya's students who created 3 very different yogic systems that spread throughout the world. The transmission I bring forth is a fusion of these 3 systems (Yini, Iyengar, and Ashtanga Yoga), infused with the feminine wisdom of my womb and our Earth Mother. I share yoga as a sustainable self-healing practice. If we allow it to, this practice and way of life will help us dissolve blockages and re-align with our true nature; Bliss. From this space, the clarity of why we came here to Earth at this time in these particular bodies can naturally arise.” – Cher Joy