After 15 years in the video sales business, which included 12 years as the Eastern Regional Manager for Orion Pictures Corporation, Jennifer Matthaei Cottrell started her own business, You’ve Got It Made, specializing in promotional products, advertising specialties, and imprinted apparel. In its 20th year of operation, You’ve Got It Made has provided branded products for such diverse companies as Central Atlantic Toyota Distributors, Catholic Charities, and DARCARS Automotive Group.

In addition to being a successful business woman, she is a registered yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance) who has over 35 years of involvement in the Yoga community. She holds a 200 hour Certificate from Yama Studio in Baltimore, MD, and is certified in Radiant Child Yoga levels one and two, Meditation Facilitation, and Ayurvedic Wellness Counseling with an additional certification in Ayurvedic Pulse Technique. In June 2107 she achieved her 500 hour RYT certification and became a Certified a Yoga Therapist.

She currently teaches Yoga in Harrisonburg, VA at James Madison University, The Center Yoga, Harrisonburg City Parks and Recreation, as well as in private classes at her home studio, where she also conducts meditation classes and Ayurvedic wellness consultations. Previously, she taught in Virginia at Blue Ridge Community College, and in Maryland at The Westminster Family Wellness Center, Yama Studio, and Carroll Community College – Kids@Carroll summer camp program. She has also presented Ayurvedic workshops at Yama Studios in Baltimore, MD, and at Skin and Zen, in Harrisonburg, VA.

An arts and crafts lover from early childhood, Jennifer recently discovered Zentangle, and, in October of 2013, became a Certified Zentangle Teacher. She offers this wonderfully meditative instruction through James Madison University’s Life Long Learning Institute, as well as, private parties and lessons. Jennifer is always seeking opportunities to enhance her teaching of holistic wellness.

After two life-changing trips to India and Nepal with Retreat Tours, Jennifer has decided to share her passion for adventure, Yoga, and spiritual growth with willing fellow travelers and will lead a tour to India in fall 2020.