Just Breathe Yoga and Wellness, LLC

06/22/2026

Congratulations! Looking forward to the renovation!

06/14/2026

06/10/2026

I’ve been studying something that affects every woman—and yet we don’t talk about it nearly enough.

What if menopause wasn’t something to “get through” but a transition to be understood, supported, and even embraced?

In my latest blog post, I share what I'm learning through my yoga therapy training and how yoga can support women through this important life transition.

Read more:

Yoga for Menopause: Supporting Women's Health Through Movement, Rest, and Self-Discovery

06/08/2026

It's official! I've completed my 300-hour training so now I'm officially a registered yoga teacher at the 500-hour level! So proud to be part of the Inner Peace Yoga Therapy program. I highly recommend them for yoga professionals seeking to advance their studies.

Learn about my recent Yoga Therapy training, RYT-500 certification, and how therapeutic yoga can support wellness, resilience, and healthy aging.

06/05/2026

My latest blog post shares insights into my first podcast appearance. Can you relate?

Darlene Listro reflects on her first podcast interview exploring nervous system regulation, resilience, yoga therapy, and the courage to go beyond your comfort zone

06/03/2026

Our summer Yoga in the Park series is almost here!! Please see the schedule below and then come see us in person starting on 6/15! Please bring your mat, water and any props that make your life (and practice) a little easier!

05/26/2026

Free Summer Yoga at Elm Ridge Park! Monday nights. Starting June 15. Hope to see you there!

This week we introduce…Darlene!

Darlene Listro is a retired Rocky Hill educator whose career in education sparked a lasting interest in wellbeing and brain health. Her curiosity about how the mind and body learn, adapt, and heal eventually led her to the practice of yoga. Along the way, she earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), researching how school leadership can better promote teacher wellbeing. After completing her yoga teacher training in 2019, she began sharing the practice with friends in a small home studio and quickly discovered how meaningful it was to help others move, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.

Today Darlene is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance, a certified Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, and the founder of Just Breathe Yoga and Wellness. She enjoys teaching supportive, accessible classes that help students reduce stress, improve mobility, build strength, and develop greater awareness of their bodies. Darlene believes yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice and strives to meet people where they are, helping them discover movement that feels both beneficial and joyful. In addition to teaching throughout the community—including restorative yoga, Yoga Chi, and chair yoga for seniors and individuals recovering from neurological injuries—Darlene teaches Yoga for Stress Relief on Tuesday evenings with Rocky Hill Parks & Recreation.

When she’s not on the mat, Darlene enjoys starting the day with a good cup of coffee, spending time outdoors walking in nature, and sharing meaningful conversations and laughter with friends and family. She also serves as a commissioner for Cromwell’s Cultural District, supporting community arts and cultural initiatives.

05/25/2026

Feeling connected to all nature has to offer.

05/13/2026

“This study underscores the value of yoga as a longevity and healthy aging tool — one that is accessible, low-cost, and free of the side effects associated with pharmaceutical interventions.” It’s a quick read so check it out if you want to learn more.

A growing body of research from UCLA Health suggests that Kundalini yoga may offer unique cognitive benefits to older women at risk of developing Alzheimer's