Jillian Keller has been teaching a seated yoga class called “Relax, Renew & Rejuvenate” for the past three years at the Warren Twp Library. Her calm and peaceful demeanor has gained her many fans at the library. Jillian has developed quite a following, and her classes are always full, and a waiting list is drawn for most of her programs. After a short break for the holidays, Jillian will be back on January 13 at the Warren Library for her twice monthly classes.Jillian took some time off her busy schedule to talk with us about her experience as a yoga teacher. Jillian got her yoga certification at The American Yoga Academy, and she is constantly trying to further her knowledge by attending seminars on topics such as “Mindfulness Yoga”, “Detox Flow” and Kripalu Yoga Dance. Besides teaching at the Warren Library, Jillian Keller also teaches at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility. Jillian told us how rewarding it is for her to teach at the library, as she enjoys observing the change in her students from the moment they enter the class and how rejuvenated and de-stressed they feel and look at the end of the session. She thinks that seniors are somewhat hesitant to try yoga, as they might not be as flexible. However the chair yoga that Jillian teaches is the answer for them. While doing adaptive poses, supported by a chair, the participants can still receive yoga’s healing and restorative benefits. Jillian thinks that no one can escape anxiety and stress in today’s world. So she is happy to provide an hour of peace for her students at the Warren Library.
Jillian Keller thoroughly enjoys teaching at the library. She said: “I always receive a warm welcome when I come in and it is a pleasure to teach in such a nice setting. The library offers so many excellent programs, and a lot of the presentations deal with health, fitness and wellness in general. I think it is wonderful place to visit, as the staff is just outstanding.”
All programs for adults presented at the Warren Library require pre-registration, including the chair yoga classes taught by Jillian Keller. To register online go to www.somerset.lib.nj.us/warren.htm - Click on Adult Programs, find the program(s) of your choice and double-click to register. Or call 908-754-5554 for more information or assistance with registration.
