Jillian Friedman, RYT Yoga Supervisor
Jillian Friedman, RYT, Registered Yoga Therapist, supervises the Integrative Yoga Therapy program for hospital-based inpatients and outpatients at Beth Israel. Her focus is on helping patients relieve symptoms of pain and anxiety and develop an awareness of their breathing and own internal healing mechanisms. The belief is that movement and mind-body integration can be an important adjunct to the healing process.
Jillian received her Jivamukti 800 hour Yoga Teaching Certification in 2003 and has been teaching Yoga ever since. In 2005 she received additional Prenatal Yoga certifications with Gurmukh and has completed the Anusara Immersions. In 2009, she completed the Urban Zen Integrative Yoga Therapy program and has been practicing Yoga therapy, Aromatherapy, Reiki, and Breath Awareness techniques with a focus on movement, breath and intention.
Jillian was born in New York City. After having lived and studied in Paris, she received her B.A. in French and Business from the University of Vermont. Jillian has worked for the past eighteen years in the Fragrance Industry as a Developer of perfume and personal care/bath products. She is grateful for the opportunity to bring yoga and an awareness of the senses together for herself and for others.
Content last modified on Nov 22, 2010
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