Jana Kilgore

Jana Kilgore is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, clinical nutritionist, herbalist, chef, E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, licensed massage therapist, Reiki master, and writer. Each of these disciplines has deeply changed her life for the better, and she has dedicated her life to sharing them with others.  She specializes in therapeutic diets, digestive issues, auto-immune disorders, hormonal health, mental health, trauma and recovery, and prenatal and postpartum health.

Flow & Fundamentals

Meditation & Breath Practices

ARTICLES

Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) | Jana Kilgore

Alternate-nostril breathing, or Nadi Shodhana, is a practice that balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous response, and helps us to center and calm the mind. Use this practice to focus the mind and balance effort with surrender.

Upcoming Live Classes

Jana is part of the teaching team for Balanced Rock Foundation 200 and 300 YTT in Yosemite, California and teaches Ayurveda for yoga teachers in various trainings.  After a decade in Northern California, she now lives on Kauai, Hawaii with her partner. On the island is where she sees clients, teaches, gardens, plays outside, and is also writing a book on yoga for outdoor athletes. You can find out more about her seasonal cleanses, courses, retreats, and offerings at www.janakilgore.com.

How did you find your practice?

I came to the practices of yoga slowly and in a roundabout way. As a kid, I was fascinated by mythology from around the world, which led me to Eastern philosophy and meditation. These were my first loves that I dove into in grade school. It wasn’t until my mid-20s that I went to a yoga asana class with a friend. For the first time in years, I found ease in my body and had far less pain in my knees and back. I was hooked after that and have practiced nearly every day since.    

Were there teachers who inspired you to teach?

Yes, definitely. My first teachers at the small community studio in Olympia, Washington; Theresa Elliot, who I did my first teacher training with; Desiree Rumbaugh, who I have done a few trainings with; and Noah Maze, who I studied with for many years. In addition, some of my close colleagues are incredible inspirations: Jennifer Prugh, Noell Clark, Tulasi Perrin, Heather Sullivan, and Dr. Breezy Jackson.     

What books are on your nightstand?

Evolutionary Herbalism by Sajah Popham

The Bhagavad-Gita translation by Barbara Stoler Miller 

The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone

The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook by Diana Rodgers

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