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"Jessica's presence, talent and spirit allowed me to make steady progress
as I recovered from chronic neck and back injuries. Jessica was dedicated towards
honoring my physical limitations while developing routines that moved me in the
direction of healing and increased flexibility. Her yoga repertoire was vast
and her ability to adapt to my needs was seamless. My sessions with Jessica were
always uplifting and heartfelt." —Jim Dowling
"Working
with Jessica has been a delight! She provides a wonderful
combination of skill, compassion, acceptance, wisdom, and
just the right amount of push. Jessica meets me where ever
I am, and always manages to know just the right next step.
I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation!" —T.S.
, Alternative Psychologist
"Jessica
has a deep sensitivity and understanding of the body. She
has given me a new appreciation for yoga and my own flexibility
while pushing the limits to create openings where I didn't
realize I was holding tension before." —Dr. Karen,
chiropractor
"I
always walk away from Jessica's yoga classes feeling like,
'that was exactly what I needed,' even if I did not know
what it was I needed myself!" —
Caroline Johnson, photographer
"Like
the candle in the temple, Jessica's heart infuses her classes.
With skillful and attentive teaching, she supports me through
the journey of each [yoga] pose, and smiles with me as I
discover new depths in my practice. I leave each class inspired
and grateful." —L.J. , Midwife
"Jessica is a great instructor. What strikes me most is that for every
new person who
attends, she immediately notices and goes over to talk with them
before class about what level they are at and if they have any
problems she should
know about. This immediately reassured me that I was welcome and she
genuinely is glad to have you in class. She really tries to give a
feeling
of togetherness while still respecting that each person has their own
practice and their
own limitations. The students are at a wide variety of levels in this
class, yet it is
not counterproductive. Jessica is very good about moving around in
class, correcting
poses and giving positive feedback to everyone. She gently encourages
you to give that
little extra while still respecting your edge.
I have trouble with my upper body being really tight. She immediately
noticed this and ever since I feel like she is really trying to help
me with it. She will come over to me and
point out where I need to focus to 'soften' that area. She has even
given me little
massages to coax my body into feeling how the pose should be. This
attention encourages me to do my best for myself and for my body!
I would definitely recommend this class to anyone wanted to start or
continue their yoga
practice."
— Renee Albrecht
"I really appreciate Jessica's sensitivity, style and insight. Her classes
have meant a lot to me and I have taken what I have learned into my
daily life. When I am stressed, I take ocean breaths, when I am in
line at the store I stand up straight, when I am feeling unsure I try
to balance my mind between strength and flexibility. Thank you." — Susan
photos:
copyright 2004, Lori A.Cheung
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