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About Us

Jennifer is the founder of Pathways Academy of Life and Pathways Country Yoga Retreat based in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa where she hosts 200 Hour Yoga Teachers Training Certification, 100 Hour Yoga Nidra Teachers Training Certification, 200 Hour Children's Yoga Teachers Training - The Enlightened Super Soul, 100 Hour Children's Yoga Nidra - Enlightened Super Soul Teacher's Training, Inner Peace yoga retreats and classes. Her journey began 27 years ago when she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and had a burning desire to heal. After embarking on a Yoga Teachers Training she healed herself and dedicated her life to sharing the techniques with people from all over the world.Many people that attended her training told her this needed to be taught in schools to children. Jennifer realized that her experience had made her an example to all children. Due to her family leaving Zimbabwe and all the assets and money owned there were frozen, her father could not afford to send her to University. Jennifer did not let this hardship hold her back; she took her passion and turned it into her work. She now has a burning desire to share how this is possible with the underprivileged children.

She is the author of her published books Pathway To Wellness, Yoga Nidra and The Ancient Secret of Life and her Childrens Yoga Nidra The Enlightened Super Soul and Children of Unity and their Super Powers.. She has completed a compilation of Yoga Nidra audios to balance mind, body and emotions. As a qualified Life Coach she specializes teaching life transforming techniques in wellness and fulfillment. Jennifer is a qualified and registered Yoga Teacher through Ishta School of Yoga and Health. She is also a qualified Kundalini Yoga Teacher Jennifer is a CYT with World Yoga Alliance and Pathways Academy of Life a CYS with World Yoga Alliance. Jennifer is also a full member of The Yoga Teacher Fellowship of Southern Africa, thus the International Yoga Federation.



Anila Talib of Anila Talib Foundation recently asked Jennifer to record a Children's Yoga and Yoga Nidra class for children with depression that the teachers of her foundation could use for their children. She awarded Jennifer with a Golden Certificate for this this work.

Story time in class.

Jennifer Fitzsimmons

Jennifer has been practicing Yoga for 27 years and teaching for 25 years. She has also trained teachers for over 20 years.

It is Jennifers intention to break the barriers between faith and establish unity in race, religion, creed and culture and she has dedicated her life to educate people life changing techniques to heal their minds and transform their lives to enjoy inner peace.

Jennifers belief is that the most essential element of any qualification is self experience and a deep passion.


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What Our Clients Are Saying

Grateful to Professor Jennifer Fitzsimmons who from South Africa offered this valuable training, which is already beginning to bear fruit, for the joy of movement and attentive listening to beautiful stories of her author, narrated by herself. All for the greater well-being of African children and children. We are beyond very grateful, happy to see you so cheerful and willing to do these healthy activities Love by offering what you love save the world Thank you dear Jennifer and all the Teachers who joined during this training!.

Marta Lescano
Founder FEPAIS Executive Director in Education. GPLTI, Secretaria General Primero Educacion Argentina

Every single human being has a healer within. When we find ourselves in the right circumstance, our inner healer can begin to restore us to health and well-being. thank you Jennifer Fitzsimmonsour outpouring of love to the children during your classes. We greatly appreciate your support to Global Peace Lets Talk children and teachers . Thank you, Namaste. Classes are every Wednesday for GPLT members . Email Infoglobalpeaceletstalk@gmail.com to join.

Dr Nikki De Pina
Founder Global Peace Lets Talk UK

This year we are doing the Yoga NIDRA Training with Jennifer Fitzsimmons , especially aimed at teachers in Africa. We did it in the framework of the Education Chapter I run at Global Peace Let's Talk. Thanks to Nikki De Pina founder of GPLT Jennifer Fitzsimmons and the teachers and children who participated Jennifer Fitzsimmons is the founder of Pathways Academy of Life and Pathways Country Yoga Retreat based in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Marta Lescano
Founder FEPAIS Executive Director in Education. GPLTI, Secretaria General Primero Educacion Argentina

Well done Jennifer Fitzsimmons we love your work Kindly note: The GPLT yoga classes with Jennifer Fitzsimmonds is commencing the 3rd group training sessions on Wednesday 6th September 2h30 South Africa time . These classes are for those working with children, school teachers and children. Classes are live via whstsapp. Share you name if you wish to join You are greatly loved and cared about, you will always have our support.

Dr Nikki De Pina
Founder Global Peace Lets Talk UK

ime flies quickly when it is beautiful. Our week at the yoga retreat was the same. We were able to learn so much and find inner peace that we left with an incredible amount of energy and new thoughts. Jenn is an incredible teacher and brings much love, peace, and positivity with her natural spirit. Lee her husband is the perfect partner with his supportive, funny and relaxed nature. Both are great hosts from A to Z and spoil you with great food every day. The trips we take together and the evenings outside having dinner, almost felt like family. They are extremely well organized and committed to everyone around them. It just felt really good and we can definitely recommend a 7 day retreat to everyone. Take care of yourselves and look well after each other! With kind and loving thoughts.

Benno, Reto and Lorena
PS Switzerland is waiting for you.

The instructor was professional and provided an incredible experience. My life has been changed for the better and I couldn't be more grateful to Jen. It was everything I needed and more! I am so blessed to have been able to enjoy the experience with Jen an I learnt so much about myself. Thank you for the delicious food, the kindness and the to- class education. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone!

Farren Els
South Africa

Thank you so much Jen for such an amazing retreat and teacher training program. I've come away feeling so healed and having learned so much and just want to share it with anyone who is keen to learn! Not really knowing what to expect, this YTT experience was more than anything I could have ever imagined. Ultimately, this YTT and retreat with Jen was really really life changing. 3 months later and I'm am still so grateful to have ISHTA/HATHA yoga and yoga NIDRA as part of my daily life. Thank you again Jen for imparting your knowledge with so much love and for making this retreat such a safe healing space for so many. Whether you want to become a yoga teacher or go on YTT for self development - "This is the time to heal your mind, your body and your soul"

Ashley Brook
South Africa

The location is surrounded by green vegetation which makes it peacefully and therapeutical, exactly what i came for. Jen and Lee very warm welcoming and the place felt so homely. I loved everything about the place and i wished i could have stayed longer. Yoga practice was fantastic. Fantastic variety of meals as per my choice. Wow !! Jen surprised me with a cake for my coming birthday. It was really beautiful.

Judith Matenje
Botswana

Jennifer went out of her way to accommodate our needs , special attention was given to help with postures , it was never rushed. Learned the value of Yoga Nidra . Felt rested as well as revitalized after the retreat.

Melinda Lombard
South Africa

From the moment you step into Jens home you feel truly at home. The teachings are in depth, and not only cover the traditional teachers training material, but also include teaching about meta-physics which I truly enjoyed. Having an intimate retreat meant feeling completely comfortable to transform in any way we needed to. The food was outstanding! I thought yoga courses would mean very bland food, but I was so surprised to see that we had totally delicious and nutritious meals every single day. There were tons of snacks when ever we wanted too. The accommodation was top notch with a stunning bedroom, pool area and the most gorgeous views, and of course a yoga studio filled with love and light. I highly recommend this Yoga Teachers Training Course.

Jacqui Sive
Hoedspruit, South Africa

I arrived in Eston and just felt at home. Jen and Lee are the most generous hosts and really care for your well-being. The yoga classes were life enhancing and Jen makes it so individual. I think this yoga teachers training course is much more than a normal yoga teachers training course. Jen helped me take decisions, without telling me what to do. The food was unbelievably lekka. We also got to know some people from the area and we loved them. The house is really nicely located and you have dogs helping you to discover the surrounding cane fields. Conclusion: I loved it! Jen and Lee and my new friend Jacqui are amazing people and I am happy that I met them. Whatever you are searching for, a visit to this place, its worth it!

Tanya Tschour
Switzerland

It is with a big smile I write this review, just a few days after my yoga retreat. This was my first yoga retreat and I had no expectations other than doing some yoga every day and having loads of free time just to relax. I was pleasantly surprised with every aspect of it. This is a yoga camp for real people living and working among the rest of society who want to do so living the best life possible. Jen equips you with the techniques thoroughly researched and practiced over many years through difficult times that cover stress management techniques and balancing the physical body, energy body and emotions. I was walking on air when I left and will maintain this as I continue the daily practice with her phenomenal CDs

Trisha
Johannesburg, South Africa

The entire experience was so much more than I had expected or more than I could ever have hoped for. Firstly I was expecting a week of yoga and in my mind this meant a lot of physical yoga classes, strict eating, drinking policy, and definitely a place where I could unwind and spend the balance of my day doing pretty nothing to de-stress after a tough and challenging year. I was warmly welcomed at Pathways Country Yoga Retreat by Jennifer and her husband Lee. Loved it! It was a little different to what I was accustomed to as Jens classes included so much more time and focus on breathing chanting and best of all meditation time. Thanks and best regards Namaste

Theresa Szejwallo
Johannesburg South Africa

Life changing experience. My decision to do my yoga teachers training was very sudden. I was immediately drawn to the website of Pathways Country Yoga Retreat. I contacted Book Yoga Retreats and within an hour I got a reply back from Jennifer. After about an hour drive we arrived at the beautiful farm house, hidden in the middle of sugar cane fields. If you imagined a perfect place for a yoga retreat, this is it! Jennifer gives you the time to experience your feelings as they come and go. My life has changed in so many good ways. I would very much recommend Pathways Country Yoga Retreat to everyone. Take the chance and live your life

Fleur from Breda
The Netherlands

I would rate Pathways Yoga as a 10/10 and it was certainly a highlight of our holiday. My Wife and I had a wonderful week and would happily return again. Jen and Lee were incredible hosts, very welcoming and the location was simply stunning. The classes were really well run and we both found the yoga nidra beneficial. In addition to this the food was delicious and there was plenty of it. By the end of week we didnt want to leave but we have kept up our yoga classes so Jen would be proud It absolutely wasnt, Jen was very patient throughout and everything felt very relaxed from the moment we arrived.

Eric Woodward
United Kingdom

I attended Jens Yoga Teachers Training Course. I arrived at the training not feeling great with all the stresses from home but after my first few days I started feeling an amazing sense of peace and joy. The course changed me completely and I left a new person with a new lease on life. Jen’s teaching is compassionate yet all the work gets done thoroughly. The food and hospitality from Jen and Lee was like no other, warm and welcoming and nothing was too much to ask. I am eternally grateful for the amazing transformation and experience I went through by doing Yoga Teachers Training with Jen!

Georgy Geldenhuys
South Africa

I am 29 years old & have been suffering with a form of chronic pain since my early teens. I have been on chronic pain medication, been to regular physiotherapy appointments, exercised regularly, My mom was parked somewhere one day when she noticed Jens car advertising Pathways to Wellness & stress management. That same week she forced me along & we attended Jens workshop. To say that Jen had inspired me is an understatement. Sitting in her workshop & listening to Jens teachings, I had had an epiphany. I wil teach the art of yoga to others in search of their happiness & inner peace. I pray you find yours. Hari Om

Ashmita Udith
South Africa
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