Jai Lynn McPheron, LMT, E-RYT
Jai Lynn McPheron performs in the world as a Mindful Yoga Coach. Well versed and practiced in yoga and mindfulness philosophies as well as shamanic practices, reiki and astrology. Her personalized blend of mindful living coaching gives her diverse clientele the tools they need to relieve physical, emotional and spiritual stress and live a more fulfilling life. Jai Lynn is also a musician and host of Mindflow Radio, a podcast airing for over 6 years.
Jai Lynn is co-founder of Integrated Mindfulness Institute (IMI), which was established in Viroqua, Wisconsin in 2017. She became an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) in 2008 and a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in 2016. Before the establishment of IMI, Jai Lynn presented on mindfulness at corporate workshops, trainings, mental health lectures, and various wellness retreats.
In addition to her work at IMI, Jai Lynn is a continuing education instructor at the University of Wisconsin.
She has completed over 1500 hours of training, including certifications from Mindful Yoga Therapy, Warriors at Ease, and Global Family Yoga®. Her training optimizes breath and energy connections, and is linked to her vast knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Jai Lynn also incorporates music, chanting, meditation, and tai chi into her mindfulness instruction.
Summary of Certifications and Education
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) since 2008
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) since 2016
Certified Warriors at Ease Teacher (Level 1 WAE Certification) – 2019
15-hour Mindful Yoga for Trauma Training for Yoga Teachers – 2019
50-hour Zero Balancing I and II – 2016
900-hourTherapeutic Massage Technical Diploma (LMT) – 2016
240-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training – 2012
200-hour (RYT) Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (teaching children and adults) – 2008
Highlights of Yoga Certifications
200-hour (RYT) Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (for teaching children and adults), with Global Family Yoga®, Evanston, IL – 2008
240-hour (RYT) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, with Kundalini Yoga on the Loop, Chicago, IL – 2012
Certified Level 1 WAE teacher (Warriors At Ease Level 1 Teacher Training, Yoga for Military) – 2019
15-hour Mindful Yoga for Trauma Training for Yoga Teachers, at Sedona Yoga Festival – 2019
Highlights of Additional Certifications
50-hour Core Zero Balancing foundation program (Zero Balancing Professional Training, levels 1 and 2), at Zero Balancing Wellness Center, Wilmette, IL – 2016
Therapeutic Massage Technical Diploma (900 hours of training including ethics, anatomy, and physiology), at Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI – 2016
Shamanic Practicum I and II, with Bill Humphrey of Shamanic Breath – 2004
Rebirthing Breathwork certification, with Bill Humphrey of Shamanic Breath – 2004
Usui Reiki Master certification – 2011
Continuing Education Instructor
“Mindful Yoga for Trauma,” Independent Living Resources (ILR) and University of Wisconsin's Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference, Stevens Point, WI – 2018, 2019
“Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals,” University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Continuing Studies – 2020
“Mindfulness and Yoga as Treatment for PTSD” (interactive online), University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Continuing Studies, Madison, WI – 2020
Speaker/Presenter – “Mindfulness Applications”
Gundersen Hospital, Hospice Department – 2018
Organic Valley, Marketing Department – 2018
Kickapoo Area Schools, Teacher In-Service – 2017
Speaker/Presenter – “Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals”
Lecture and Participatory Presentation, at Mental Health Professionals’ In-Service, La Crosse County, WI – 2019
Therapeutic Yoga Consulting
Community Comprehensive Services (CCS), Department of Human Services, La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford and Monroe Counties, WI – 6/2019-present
In-Person Private Sessions, Viroqua, WI – 2016-present
Mindfulness Skills Instructor – Weekly Corporate Classes
Borah Teamwear – 2015-present
Organic Valley – 2015-present
Kickapoo Coffee – 2019-present
Additional Teaching – Online and Live Courses
IMI’s Mindfulness Skills Teacher Training – 2017
IMI’s Mindfulness Leadership Training (120 hour/6-month course) – 2018
IMI’s Mindfulness Leadership Training (36 hour/2-month course) – 2019
“Mindfulness Immersion: Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Relaxation and Sound Meditation” – Workshop Facilitator
Women & Spirituality Conference, Rochester, MN – 2018
Private Residence Gathering, Madison, WI – 2017
Tapestry Yoga Studio (monthly), Viroqua, WI — 2016
“Yoga and Sound Meditation” – Workshop Facilitator
Main Street Yoga, Madison, WI – 2012
Private Group, Platteville WI – 2010, 2011, 2012
Tapestry Yoga Studio, Viroqua, WI – 2011
Organic Farming Conference, La Crosse, WI – 2011, 2012
Teamwork Skills
Managed employees, delegated tasks, facilitated peaceful conflict resolution
Co-owner, Avalanche Organics and Kings Hill Farm – 2007-2012
Farm worker – 2002-2007
Yoga Instructor
Jai Lynn McPheron is the creator of “IMI Yoga Chill,” which incorporates: meditation, qi gong, gentle yoga, yoga nidra (deep guided relaxation) and live transcendental instrumental music.
Om Yoga Studio, Onalaska, WI – 2019
Pura Vida Wellness Studio, Viroqua, WI – 2018-2019
Yogatan, Roatan, Honduras – 2018
Vernon Memorial Hospital Wellness Center, Viroqua, WI – 2014-2018
Vernon Memorial Hospital Wellness Center, Viroqua, WI – 2014-2017
Kickapoo Area Schools, WI – 2007, 2015
King’s Hill Farm, Mineral Point, WI – 2009-2012
Dodgeville Chiropractic, Dodgeville, WI – 2009-2011
Community Room, Mineral Point, WI – 2009-2011
College for Kids Summer Camp, University of Wisconsin, Richland, WI – 2007, 2008
MindFlow Radio — Co-Host
www.imi.earth/mindflow-radio
2015-present
Curricula Creator
100-hour curriculum, for Integrated Mindfulness Institute’s Teacher Training – 2017
Weekly activities for mindfulness training, for University of Wyoming's Upward Bound students – 2020
Continuing education courses at University of Wisconsin – 2018-2020
Co-founder, Integrated Mindfulness Institute – 2017-present
IMI’s mindfulness education gives clients practical tools for living with discernment and focus. Clients are empowered — and equipped — to create a quality of life that is vital, radiant and connected.
Specializing in the mind-body-breath connection