Jill’s Journey

“[Astrology is] the language of the soul, the expression of your spirit; the law of yourself.” —Shelly Trimmer

Astrology has helped me to accept myself. It helped me to see events in my life not as mistakes, but as lessons. I would like to share that knowledge and understanding with you.

I’m an astrologer, mystic, yogi and mom. My path in Kriya Yoga led me to astrology.

I became a dedicated student of the Holy Kriya lineage through the branch of Goswami Kriyananda and The Temple of Kriya Yoga.

While in training to become a yoga teacher in 2006, I began teaching yoga at Bethany Hall, a local drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. In 2008, this work inspired me to open Uttara Yoga Studio in Roanoke, VA, with the vision to create a safe and sacred space to share the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the practice. The Uttara community blossomed into a diverse group of yoga practitioners and seekers.

I sold the Studio in 2021, and still teach yoga and offer spiritual counseling services, astrology readings and tarot readings. I formally launched my astrology business in 2021. In 2022 I launched a YouTube channel offering spiritual and astrological guidance.

I am a Barratt Breath Institute individual and group Restorative Breathwork practitioner.

In addition to practicing astrology and teaching yoga, I lead workshops and trainings on meditation, breathwork, and online workshops on breathwork and life transformation. I have led yoga retreats in the U.S., India, Peru and Germany; I am leading my first retreat in Portugal in the Fall of 2024, email me for details! The next India retreat will be Spring of 2026.

I have been the area coordinator for Seven Springs Farm, a local organic cooperative farm, since 2002. I am currently enrolled in the Seminary at the Temple of Kriya Yoga, studying to become a yogic priest.

I live in Southwestern Virginia with my husband, Benjamin. We have children in and out of our home as they grow and expand their worlds. We enjoy traveling, gardening, good food, and chicken watching.

“Jill is gifted with deep wisdom from many traditions. It is always enlightening, and fun, to sit with her. She creates safe space so I can be vulnerable and comfortable as my authentic self. I am in awe of how she translates the ancient, complex science of astrology in a way that makes practical sense that I can immediately apply to my life.”

— Lindsay McKinnon