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JESSICA JEROME
Jessica was drawn to the mat for its therapeutic potential and as a compliment to dance training, and she continues to be amazed by the deep inner wisdom this practice brings forth. Her breath centered, alignment focused classes aim to cultivate stillness and mental clarity while dissolving energetic and physical blockages that inhibit radiant health. Her yoga journey has been blessed by so many wonderful teachers from California to New York, Colorado to Cleveland. She is an OM yoga teacher certified at the 200 level, currently working on her 500 hour certification.
Years practicing yoga: 16
Years teaching yoga: 1.5
Member of the Evolution Community: 6 years
Books & Music
What are you reading now?
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon & The Twelve Wild Swans by Starhawk and Hilary Valentine
What are your top 5 Yoga books (classic & modern)?
Awakening the Spine by Vanda Scaravelli; Yoga-the Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness by Erich Schiffmann; Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar; Mudras: Yoga in your Hands by Gertrud Hirschi; The Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
What are some songs/artists that you consistently play in your classes?
Mantra (Wah!, Shantala, Krishna Das…); reggae/dub; ambient electronica; fun, soulful female vocalists.
Why (or why not) do you play music in your classes?
I primarily use music as a tool to help students access more subtle states of mind.
Personal Yoga Journey
When did you start practicing yoga?
My first experience with Hatha yoga was in 1994, but my dedicated studies began in 2002.
What made you want to become a teacher and how did you know that you were ready to be a teacher?
After hearing “Are you a yoga teacher?” more times than I could count, I questioned, “Why aren’t I?” It was a natural progression for me, to deepen my own practice and share the joy of it with others.
What are your personal inspirations/sources behind your teachings?
(Besides family/life) The natural world and cosmic cycles which translate as our inner environment.
Who are you currently studying? What are you focusing on in your current practice?
My current focus is on the practice of tuning in...what do I truly need, within my habitual moments?
Advice to Students
What advice would you give your students just beginning yoga?
“Oh snail, climb Mt. Fuji, but slowly, slowly.” ~Issa….and, have fun!
What advice would you give the more seasoned person practicing yoga?
Continue to practice as a beginner….every time you step on the mat, keep your heart fresh with pure possibility and sense of wonder.
Little Known Facts About Me: I source my family's food directly from local farmers. In my spare time, I support my husband with his vet clinic, Companion Animal Hospital in Solon and we have a 6 year old daugther and a 14 year old son. I have had two home births, which inspired me to train as a homebirth midwife and hope to return to it someday.
Words That Describe My Class: Breath centered, alignment focused, celebratory moving meditations, that aim to honor individual and group intention.
Where Yoga Helps Me The Most: Growing into a kinder, more patient mother, lover, friend.
Why I Love This Studio: It offers a high standard of yoga education stemming from diverse traditional lineages, offering a variety of classes in which I feel challenged and safely supported.
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