“Yoga teaches us to cure what we need not endure and to endure what we can not cure.”

Yogacharya B.K.S Iyengar

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 Welcome to James Jafari Yoga.  

I specialize in Yoga Therapeutics with a focus on fall prevention for senior students. Yoga Therapeutics is especially effective for older adults because of the intentional use of props and supportive techniques. Each posture is adapted to fully support the body, creating a safe environment where students can challenge balance while lowering the risk of injury. The structure of the yoga poses gently activates the muscles responsible for stability, training the body’s reflexes to respond more effectively to changes in position. This method has consistently produced strong outcomes, helping my senior students build steadiness, resilience, and trust in their bodies.

Yoga Therapeutics is also excellent for beginers, intermediate, and advanced yoga practitioners of any age.

MISSION

To help you achieve lifelong autonomy.

 MY TEACHERS

Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Gabriel Halpern (Founder, Yoga Circle Chicago)

My Teachers I am deeply grateful to have studied with extraordinary teachers whose knowledge continues to shape my work and my dedication to my students. Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Gabriel Halpern
Founder, Yoga Circle Chicago . Gabriel Halpern was a direct student of the venerable Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar and brings over 50 years of yoga experience.

Since 2011, he has generously shared his knowledge, insight, and thoughtful guidance with me, offering suggestions and critiques that continually strengthen my teaching. I am honored to consider Gabriel not only my teacher, but also a trusted mentor, confidant, and brother in the practice.

Master teacher of Thai Yoga/Thai massage: P Jak Mukda

P Jak Mukda P Jak Mukda served for 13 years as an instructor at the renowned Wat Po Temple in Thailand and has over 54 years of experience in Thai Yoga. I have traveled to Thailand multiple times to study with her, and with each visit my respect and amazement for her depth of knowledge only grows. Her teachings continue to profoundly influence my understanding of healing movement and therapeutic touch.