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While living in New York City, Janna Hockenjos rediscovered yoga. Although she first encountered it as a teenager, this time around she developed a deep connection and mature love for the practice. City life was exciting and full of challenges. A busy social calendar, attending graduate school at New York University, and starting a career as a budding magazine journalist all added to the mounting pressures that she faced. It was at this point that she began to look for an outlet to release stress. One day, Janna walked into a yoga class and everything changed. Eventually, she set out to pursue a new career as a yoga instructor.Janna moved back to Pittsburgh, and she fully immersed herself in yoga instruction. When her home studio faced either sale or permanent closure, she took a leap and bought it, and Inhale Pittsburgh was born. Although Janna changed careers, she never left journalism. She has written two books – He Never Liked Cake and Move Feel Think. The first is a memoir that recounts the story of her father’s traumatic brain injury, which happened when she was a teenager. And the latter is a how-to yoga guide for those who suffer from PTSD or traumatic brain injuries. She also works as a freelance writing coach and developmental editor for book authors. Like all entrepreneurs, Janna has adapted her business to the realities of the pandemic. Shortly after recording this podcast, she decided to keep her physical space closed and expand her online yoga offerings. Her business has been rebranded as Inhale Yoga Together.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Podcast: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comWebsite: https://www.thestartupshoppe.net/podcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH JANNA HOCKENJOS AT:Website: https://inhaleyogatogether.comWebsite: https://www.jannahockenjos.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inhaleyogatogetherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannacabanaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/inhaleyogatogether