Jacqui Rowley

How would you describe your teaching style?

A thoughtfully sequenced flow grounded in alignment and anatomy, inviting a sense of playful curiosity in every asana. Expect mindful transitions, creative exploration, and a deeper connection to your movement practice.

Was there a moment when you knew that teaching yoga was for you?

In 2010, while studying with her mentor at Yoga Tree (now Haum Haight), Jacqui’s relationship with yoga deepened. The experience sparked a lasting curiosity about movement, alignment, and the transformative power of practice.

What is your favorite class to teach at HAUM, and why?

I love teaching vinyasa because of its unique ability to transform movement into meditation. When breath and motion come together, the practice becomes an invitation to connect more deeply with ourselves.

Equally, I cherish teaching slow flow. I believe there is profound wisdom in slowing down and giving ourselves permission to linger. Rather than devouring the poses, I encourage students to savor them—to cultivate curiosity, awareness, and a richer experience of each asana.

What is your favorite class to take at HAUM?

Vinyasa and Slow Medicine Flow

Is there a moment from teaching at HAUM Studios that has stayed with you?

Countless moments come to mind, but it’s the connections that stand out most—the conversations before class, the energy shared in the room, and the community that continues long after practice ends. The laughter, celebrations, tears, hugs, and high fives are what make teaching so meaningful.

What can students expect when they walk into one of your classes?

Everyone is welcome. My classes offer options for every body and invite students to meet themselves exactly where they are. We’ll move, breathe, flow, sweat, giggle, stretch, explore some delightfully weird things, and finish with a sweet, well-deserved rest.

Jacqui teaches alignment-focused classes that explore the purpose and mechanics of each pose, thoughtfully weaving them together to build toward a cohesive theme. Born and raised in South Africa, she brings a rich movement background in ballet and modern dance, and her teaching is deeply informed by a lifelong curiosity about the body and its potential. Her yoga journey began in 1996 when she joined her mother for a community class near their home in Johannesburg. While it wasn't love at first practice, yoga became a meaningful way to spend time together. In 2008, Jacqui discovered vinyasa yoga and everything changed. The seamless connection between breath and movement felt like a homecoming, an experience of embodiment, presence, and joy. Since then, her passion for the practice has continued to evolve, and she remains endlessly fascinated by yoga's capacity to challenge, teach, and transform, both on and off the mat.

Certifications

RYT 500

Yoga Remedy