About Janelle...

 My love of practicing yoga started back in 2001. I practiced for a long time before a major life event pushed me to dive deeper and I thought a teacher training would be perfect for the personal growth I was craving. It was definitely challenging for me and it changed my life.

I started teaching in 2009 and throughout the years I have seen that yoga has a way of elevating emotional well-being while also building overall strength, stability & mobility. And most importantly, it connects us to our breath, our constant support, and to live through the eyes of our soul and with an open heart. 
I have experienced burn out and yoga has been my saving grace in giving me tools to calm my nervous system down and bring my body back from chronic fatigue.

I teach in the hopes that I can help others experience the many health benefits that come from intentional movement. And that they feel lifted, loved, supported and cared for each time they step on to their mat. xo

Background & Education:

  • Bachelor of Physical Education from U of A specializing in Active Living, Health & Well-being

  • Personal Trainer in private & public fitness clubs

  • Strength Training & Conditioning Coach for Junior & Senior Mens Lacrosse Teams 

  • 500HR Yoga Teacher Training with Moksha Yoga International in Toronto

  • 50HR Yin Yoga Training Level 1&2 with Joe Barnett

  • 18HR Restorative Yoga Training with Judith Lasater

  • 40HR Aroma Yoga Training with Tracy Griffiths

  • 25HR Yoga Nidra Training with Empowered Yoga

  • 25HR Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training with Empowered Yoga

  • 25HR Movement Template Training with Denise Currie

  • 108HR Advanced Meditation Teacher Training with Lifestyle Meditation Academy

 
Jackie Yurko

Jackie Yurko

Jackie Yurko B.Sc., N.D.

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
10730 71 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 0X6
phone: 780.430.4553
email: jyurko@telusplanet.net
website: www.nurture-your-self.com
blog:  http://nurture-your-health.blogspot.com/
instagram - @nurtureyourhealth
twitter - @nurtureyrhealth

Jackie Yurko is a licensed Naturopath Doctor practicing in Edmonton, Alberta.

Jackie graduated from the four year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, located in Toronto (the only accredited Naturopathic teaching institution in Canada at the time), in May 2000.Upon graduation, Jackie successfully completed the North American Board of Naturopathic Education licensing exams in August 2000 and then received her license from the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners in September 2000. She is currently a member of both the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Prior to studying Naturopathic Medicine, Jackie completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alberta in 1996. Her primary passion lies in the area of women's health. Her interest in the area of women's health has been shaped and nourished by completing a minor in Women's Studies as part of her Bachelor of Science degree and through numerous volunteer activities and groups with which she has been involved. She is also interested in supporting people in making choices that are easier on their body, their health and the earth.

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