Jess Purtell

 She was transformed during her first experience, a laughing pranayama class, which left her feeling light, clear and happy.  She exclusively took Iyengar style classes and quickly realized how her mind and body reaped the benefits of the practice.  It wasn’t until 2008 that Jess took her first vinyasa class and once again fell in love with the fluidity of how the class moved and how yoga made her body feel. Jess’ practice changed after the birth of her two children, leaving her core weak with a series of new muscle aches and pains.  She started focusing on the deep core muscles and once again, watched how her ailments dissipated.  This quickly led Jess to become a certified Balanced Body Pilates Mat Instructor. Jess’ intention is to teach those to move from their center, creating a more balanced and stable foundation for all things life has to offer.  She teaches with the mindset that there is an empowering and sustainable yoga practice accessible to every person who has the desire to find and embrace it. Jess currently leads a 200 hour Yoga Flow Teacher Training Program - Teach from the Heart -  through a registered yoga school, and has created a 20 hour Pilates for Yogi’s program, teaching mat Pilates essentials with a yoga influence. In 2016 Jess was asked to become a Lululemon Store Ambassador. When Jess isn’t on her mat, she’s with her kids, playing outside, reading books, and enjoying what life has to offer.