Welcome,
I’m Jaye…

I’m a somatic educator, martial artist and bodyworker, founder of YINDOJO and YinWarriorship. I currently offer movement classes and intensives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, throughout the U.S. and internationally. I also work privately with groups, organizations and individuals offering applied somatic programs in person and online.

I weave applied Daoism and conscious eros through vitality based teachings within a framework of experiential collaborative leadership and somatic activism. My approach is shaped by years of living and studying abroad in Ghana, China, Thailand, West Africa, Central Asia, and England. In China and Thailand, I immersed myself in the study of martial arts and healing practices, and how the intertwining of the two branches originates from the same root. I became fascinated with lineage based practices and knowledge that travels tacitly through transmission and embodied nuance. 

Growing up with parents who were educators, I developed an early fascination with the human body. As a collegiate athlete, I spent hours practicing basketball in a state of moving meditation. My later studies in Yoga, Martial Arts, and Qigong deepened my connection to breath and body. Receiving my Master’s degree in Complementary Medicine from London formalized this exploration.

My passion is in teaching—not so much a way of doing, but a way of being. Movement is an embodied art, and we are all artists. The craft of understanding the connections between how we move and how movement informs consciousness is an endless canvas to play on. Vitality seeks expression, and my work helps others open to this truth and explore the many facets of their nature.

In addition to studying Jujutsu, Aikido, Iaido, Taiji, Qigong, and Kung Fu, Yoga and Contact Dance Improvisation have enriched my somatic approach. My bodywork journey began in Thailand, where I apprenticed with Pichest Boonthume, learning directly from the culture that birthed the practice.

Here in Santa Fe, I spent three years studying with my former teacher Zhenevere Sophia Dao within her practices of Post-Daoism & Mythopoetic Qigong. This, along with countless other studies, informs my current teachings and the evolution of the YINDOJO and YinWarriorship. I’ve had the honor of learning from many phenomenal teachers, peers, and guides, whose wisdom shapes how I hold space and empower others to connect with their own innate resources.

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  • “Her words and transmissions are powerful living expressions of the forms she teaches. Depth, connection, wisdom and accountability are natural in her containers.”

    -SP

  • “Highly recommend both Qigong and YinDojo classes! I have been coming to class for over a year and both practices have transformed how I relate to my body and movement. It's a diverse community and all bodies are welcome! Jaye is a devotional body therapist and martial arts practitioner. I wholeheartedly encourage your visit!”

    — S.C.

  • “Jaye is the real deal. Her teachings are living, breathing transmissions that clearly come from a lifetime of study, experiential knowledge, and devotion to her craft. Free of bullshit, full of integrity. Every class works me in the best of ways, and leaves me feeling connected, strong, and uplifted.”

    — S.R.

  • "Incredible facilitator of body arts. Jaye is the real deal. She walks her talk, is both humble and profound and is cultivating real and deep community. I highly recommend her classes and her bodywork as well."

    -NG

  • I cannot recommend Jaye enough. Whether you’re looking for deep healing, increased body awareness, or a compassionate guide on your wellness journey, this is the place to go. Her movement classes are a unique blend of mindful mobility, breath work, and somatic exploration. They’re accessible yet profound, helping you tune into subtle patterns in your body while promoting strength and resilience. It’s not just exercise—it’s embodied education. As a somatic consultant, they bring a gentle, trauma-informed approach to helping you reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re navigating stress, injury, or emotional blocks, they create a safe and empowering space to explore your inner world through the lens of the body. The Body Innate is a true gem for anyone seeking holistic, body-centered healing. If you’re ready to listen to your body more deeply and move toward greater integration, this is an excellent place to start.

    -DV

  • "These Qigong forms are rewiring my brain to understand that I don't have to stay in a state of trauma. Yes there is pain, literal pain and suffering, for me, for the world and we can be in a fluid state. It is astounding for me how quickly I can come back to that place of love and the place that is not wounded."

    -AS