Zeni Pepper, owner of Pure Bliss Yoga in Fort Lee, has enjoyed practicing yoga and meditation sinceshe was 15 years old. But she came to appreciate its benefits even more during her corporate law career, when yoga "helped me stay centered, sharp and calm," she says. She became a yoga teacher to find balance in her work and family life.

"Every aspect of teaching yoga, from the philosophical teachingsto the practical science and physical practice of yoga[to]... the fact that Iwas truly reaching and helping peopleresonated with me," she says. "It was my life calling."Pepper says that most of her instruction is to private clients.

Zeni Pepper(Photo: courtesy of Monty Knowles)

The home advantage:A lot of people are too busy to drive to a different town and find parking. Going to their homes makes consistent yoga practicing easier, and it's a more personal relationship. I can tailor my lesson to your needs.

Before a session:I ask about how youpractice, if you've done yoga before, what youwant to get from it andhow often youwant to practice.

Tools of the trade: For the first session, I bring props so I can demonstrate poses to the client, including a yoga mat, blocks, straps, my own music and speaker, and essential oils.

Typical session:We do warm-up movements and basic yoga poses to assess where clients are and what they need to work on; typically, this is for an hour.

Memorable experience:[It's rewarding] toseepeople age gracefully without losing much of their mobility, finding more balance and flexibility. I had an 80-year-old who did a tree pose standing on two blocks.

Bottom line:Yoga is not just a physical practice it affects the body, the mind, and the spirit.It is a wonderful tool for self-improvement.

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