At the Kentucky Yoga Festival, we celebrate movement, mindfulness, and community in all its forms. One of the most electrifying experiences you can find at the festival is a class led by Jannette Parent, a passionate instructor bringing POUND, Qigong, and Trauma-Informed Yoga to the festival this year. With a background in art, movement, and healing, Jannette’s approach is all about empowerment, self-expression, and finding freedom through rhythm.
Let’s dive into her story, her passion, and what makes her classes an unforgettable experience at KY Yoga Fest!
🎵 Finding Freedom Through Rhythm
Jannette’s journey into the world of movement and wellness started with a simple need—she was looking for a fun, engaging way to bring fitness to her community. She discovered POUND during an instructor training, and it was love at first strike—the moment she picked up the weighted drumsticks (Ripstix) and started drumming to the beat, she knew she had found something special.
“I’d never experienced anything like it before, and my mind was blown. How could working out be so FUN? It combines all of my favorite things—yoga and pilates moves, music, drumming—and it makes me feel strong, feisty, and badass.”
Through POUND, Jannette found a playful, high-energy way to help people step into their power, move their bodies, and connect to one another.
🔥 More Than a Workout: A Path to Healing & Empowerment
What sets Jannette’s classes apart is that they’re not just about movement—they’re about self-discovery, connection, and transformation.
💥 POUND is more than just a workout—it’s a release. It allows participants to let go of stress, break barriers, and connect with their own strength.
💥 Rhythm is everything. The way we move, breathe, and feel is all tied to rhythm, and drumming is a powerful way to tap into deeper emotions, motivation, and performance.
💥 It’s for EVERY body. Jannette emphasizes that her classes are adaptable for all ages, all abilities, and all backgrounds—you don’t need to be a musician or an athlete to feel the magic.
“We walk into class as individuals with all sorts of beautiful baggage, and we give ourselves permission to let it go. To take it all out on the mat, to connect with each other through rhythm and movement, and to turn on the truest versions of ourselves.”
The experience of POUND isn’t just about fitness—it’s about embracing your wild side, feeling confident in your skin, and finding the freedom to be 100% yourself.
🌿 Bringing Community & Connection to KY Yoga Festival
At KY Yoga Festival, Jannette’s classes aren’t just a workout—they’re a celebration of movement, music, and healing.
She has been part of the festival for three years and believes events like this are essential because they create safe spaces where people from all backgrounds can come together, learn, grow, and leave feeling better than when they arrived.
“It’s such a beautiful thing when people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds can get together and feel safe to share their talents. They learn how to move, feel better in their own skin, and leave better than they arrived. Each event opens my heart and mind to greater capacity and carries me through the rest of the year.”
Jannette has also led weekly yoga classes at a local women’s prison for the past eight years, an experience that has profoundly shaped her as a teacher and a person. “It has influenced my yoga career, my friendships, and my ideology. I am so incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve such a diverse group of people in my community.”
🎶 What’s Next for Jannette?
With so much passion for movement and healing, Jannette is always expanding her knowledge. She’s currently pursuing an Advanced Qigong Instructor Training and will soon be attending a nationwide POUND event in Nashville.
You can also catch her at PlayThink Festival this summer, bringing her signature high-energy classes to another incredible event!
💫 Join Jannette at Kentucky Yoga Festival!
Are you ready to unleash your inner Rockstar and experience the power of rhythm-based movement? Don’t let POUND intimidate you—it’s for EVERY body. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or brand new to movement, Jannette has options to make her class accessible and fun for YOU.
“Come ROCK with me and embrace your wild side!”
✨ Find Jannette online at @jannettteparent & @parenthesisyoga
✨ Join her at KY Yoga Festival & PlayThink!
We can’t wait to move, breathe, and vibe higher together! See you at Kentucky Yoga Festival 2025! 🌿💚🎶