JJ P.

John James Pepper is a central Texas native and was born in Austin and graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas. He also played college rugby and was heavily involved in athletics growing up however one could never call him a jock. Just a hyperactive kid that desperately needed movement. He has dedicated his life to the mastery and teachings of many movement modalities and never stops adding to his education and toolbox. He is a personal trainer, a yoga instructor, a mobility specialist, and martial artist and believes that being capable and understanding in many practices allows him to better serve the community and help as many people as possible. He has been an instructor in Austin for over 10 years and has received numerous accolades in that time including Best Yoga Instructor(class pass, studio hop) and Best Personal Trainer (Austin Chronicle) of Austin.


His trainings include:
  • University of Texas Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2014
  • E-RYT-200 Yoga Teacher, 2015
  • Functional Range Conditioning Specialist 2018
  • Functional Range Assessment Specialist 2021
  • KINSTRETCH Certified 2018
  • Shamangelic Healing and Breathwork Facilitator Certified 2015
  • Animal Flow Level 1 Certified 2015
  • Pilates Mat 1 Certified 2014
  • Stages Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification 2014
  • Steel Mace Flow Certified 2018
  • ONNIT Certified: Durability, Kettlebell, Steel Mace, Steel Club 2015-2019
  • Thai Massage Certified 2017

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