Jerry Givens

About Jerry

Jerry Givens is a Mental Health Practitioner & Coach, Yoga & Meditation Educator, Corporate Wellness Expert, and Published Author. His unique approach to mental wellness blends foundational Internal Family Systems Therapy principles with ancient yogic philosophy and interventions, including breathwork, meditation, and connection to spirituality.

As a renowned Corporate Wellness Expert, Jerry has presented mindfulness teachings and practices to organizations all over the world, including Meta, Cisco, Uber, Microsoft, Google, Eli Lilly, Pfizer and more. Since 2012, he has presented approachable mindfulness concepts to thousands of people through corporate wellness workshops and guided classes.

Jerry is the author of "The Power of Breathwork: Breathing Techniques to Manage Stress" (2025), "Essential Pranayama: Breathing Techniques for Balance, Healing, and Peace" (2020), and several fantasy novels.

In addition to his experience in wellness spaces, Jerry has worked in varied roles in hospitality, tech, media, and small business industries, including Culture Manager, Human Resources, Director of Operations, and Department Manager. With this real-world experience, he is able to bring a unique depth of empathy to his corporate wellness programming.

Expertise

Focus

CultureWellbeing

Sessions

Interactive & Passive

Facilitation

Yes - Interactive

Speaking

Available

Background

Corporate Experience

Significant

Past Clients

Microsoft, Google, Meta, Cisco, Pfizer, Kaiser Permanente, TaskRabbit, CapitalOne, Yelp!, Wix, Deloitte, Marriott, Stryker Medical, and hundreds more.

Certifications & Credentials

Jerry Givens is a 500-hour-certified yoga and meditation teacher with two decades of group and individual instruction experience, including program development, training assistantships, and published articles.

Jerry Givens is a Level-2-trained Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) practitioner and has co-created coaching and mentorship programs for IFS, including Yoga Mindset Coaching.

Jerry Givens carries general liability insurance for all offerings – proof provided upon request.

Availability

Schedule

WeekdaysWeeknightsWeekends

Travel

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA – San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Marin/Napa/Sonoma/Santa Cruz North American Locations – West Coast USA, Mountain Zone USA, Central Zone USA, East Coast USA, Central America, Western Canada, Central Canada, Eastern Canada European Locations – Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe

Jerry's Offerings

Workshop

Mental Wellbeing & Self-Care Workshop

In this workshop, attendees will explore the intersection of mindfulness and mental health. The session covers: - An integrative perspective on mental health. - The relationship between nervous…

60 – 60 min1 – 1000 ppl

Workshop

Holistic Wellness-Themed Keynote Talk

These 30-90 minute keynote talks are designed to empower teams by demystifying mindfulness concepts and breathwork through science and experience. Each session focuses on evidence-based concepts to help…

30 – 90 min1 – 10000 ppl

Workshop

Breathwork Masterclass: Breathing Techniques to Manage Stress

Participants are guided through the biological principles of breathwork, their prescriptive applications, and variations. The session includes a breakdown of breath science and stress management, with a dozen…

180 – 180 min1 – 1000 ppl

Workshop

Mindfulness Masterclass: Self Care & Burnout Management

A half-day immersive workshop focusing on nervous system regulation and learning new tools. Participants are guided through: - 'Mindful Writing' exercise for clarity and stress relief. - 'Symptoms…

240 – 240 min1 – 1000 ppl

Workshop

Virtual Office Chair Yoga for Pain & Stress Relief

Your Virtual Office Chair Yoga session focuses on releasing tension in the shoulders, neck, back, and wrists—areas commonly strained by desk work—while incorporating mindful breathing to calm the…

30 – 60 min1 – 1000 ppl

Workshop

Breathing Techniques to Manage Stress

Participants are guided through a series of intentional breathing exercises designed to regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and calm the mind. The session focuses on accessible techniques…

15 – 30 min1 – 1000 ppl

Workshop

Virtual Stress-Reduction Meditation

Participants are guided through a gentle, accessible mindfulness practice. The session includes a short introduction, light breathwork to help regulate the nervous system, and a guided meditation. This…

15 – 30 min1 – 1000 ppl