Jessica always thought yoga was for wimps who didn’t like a “real” workout. Being the atypical athlete from Santa Cruz, she never thought she would fall in love with a low-impact activity, like yoga. I mean, yoga isn’t even in the Olympics, so why would she take it seriously? However, two weeks after having her first child in 2011, she went running and ruptured her perineum stitches. That’s when she had to find “something else” to lose the weight.

Jessica began doing hot yoga when her first child was three weeks old. She was eager to get the baby weight off as quickly as possible. Then the magic of hot, hatha yoga crept into her body, her soul, her mind, and the weight ended up coming off too. Instead of just losing the 60 she had gained, she lost 80! Beyond the weight loss, hot yoga has opened Jessica’s mind and body to being able to do anything at any age. She comes from a dynamic, athletic background with a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and aspirations of becoming a professional soccer player in her 20’s.

Now, seven ACL reconstructive knee surgeries and two kids later, Jessica's love of hot yoga has guided her from the corporate world to becoming a yoga instructor. Yoga has provided her the ability to make the most of her time with her family, as well as foster a deeper connection with her practice and guiding others through their own practice. Jessica is excited to introduce yoga as a part of your daily life to achieve a better work/life balance and experience true relaxation and peace. She truly believes that the mind-body relaxation experienced after yoga will increase your ability to stay focused and become more successful in your life. There is magic in this practice!

With the support of her oh-so-handsome husband, Jessica now teaches yoga in the Bay Area and enjoys time with her family when she’s not in the hot studio. Jessica has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, and speaks Spanish. Her energetic-personality makes for a very inspiring, motivational, class experience.

“For me, hot yoga mimics everyday life struggles. Finding comfort in the discomfort of the hot room, my own body, and my own mind have given me the ability to grow as a mother, a wife, and a friend. This yoga allows me to breathe more easily, to see the trees blow in the wind, and actually take the time to stop and watch. This yoga can help you find the beauty in everything, internally and externally. Namaste~”