As a trained birth doula and with a background in Pregnancy Exercise, I love to create a safe environment for women and couples to prepare for the adventures ahead, as well as celebrate and enjoy this exciting time.

Anusara Prenatal yoga strengthens the joints and core abdominal muscles, making it more comfortable to carry our baby (inside the womb and out), opens the hips to prepare for labor, and inspires us to become the mother we want to be. We can feel supported and connected to this experience a little easier as a kula (community).

To find out more about Anusara prenatal yoga, read about resources and tips for pregnancy, and see my prenatal class and workshop schedule, please visit my prenatal website: www.prenatalkula.com.

Testimonials

Jessica's pre-natal yoga class is fantastic for all stages of pregnancy and is one of my favorite things about being pregnant!"
- Jill Teitelbaum

Jessica is a true healer and a remarkable guide into the unknown - namely childbirth. She radiates warmth and confidence and I feel I am in excellent hands. Each and every prenatal yoga class proves a challenge to both themind and body. Jessica also insures that this precious time that we have toourselves and to share with one another is filled with enlightenment, a satisfying workout and perhaps above all, a rare sense of wellbeing.

Many thanks. You rock.
- Shawn Silver

Having had to work straight through my pregnancy, Jessica's pre-natal yoga class was the one thing I really had to look forward to each week. I had such an easy pregnancy, birth, and recovery, and am certain it has everything to do with staying fit, healthy, and balanced through my yoga practice.
- Bonnie Zane

Jessica brightened my light every Tuesday and Thursday, bringing peace to mymind, body and spirit. Meeting other pregnant ladies was both comforting andeducational. Prenatal Yoga gave me strength to pace myself during labor,with the help of all that I had learned while practicing with instructor
Jessica Jennings.
- Sheinina Raj

Jessica's prenatal yoga class has been a blessing during my pregnancy. This class has been both emotionally and physically gratifying. On an emotional level, it has given me the opportunity to interact and become friends with other pregnant women who share many of the same joys and
anxieties as I do about being pregnant. At the beginning of every class, we introduce ourselves and share the latest news about our pregnancies.

These conversations and Jessica's meaningful commentary during class remind me of how precious and beautiful my pregnancy truly is. On a physical level, the yoga, breathing and meditation we practice gets rid of all my aches and pains and leaves me feeling energized, happy and healthy. I highly, highly, highly recommend this class to any pregnant
woman!
- Feri Ebrahimi

Jessica's prenatal class is more than just yoga; she offers a variety of classes and workshops that are an incredible resource for any parent-to-be and she always encouraged an open and supportive dialogue.

thanks so much!
- Susan Morris

I loved taking your class. As you may know, I never did yoga until my 5th month of pregnancy. I became more in touch with my pregnant body and I can not tell you how beneficial it was for my labor. The breathing techniques, meditation and squatting exercises that I practiced in Jessica's prenatal yoga class really helped me to better prepare myself for natural childbirth. Prenatal yoga does wonders for the mind, body and soul. It was good to surround myself around fellow pregnant women, discuss relevant topics and build long lasting friendships. Every pregnant woman should be so lucky to have the opportunity to go to Jessica's prenatal yoga, it lifts your spirits, cleanses your mind and challenges your body. I felt refreshed and uplifted after every class, which was a great way to start my day. I can't say enough positive things about the class, I would definitely take it again.
- Amy Rose Mushro

Jessica's prenatal classes are a pregnant mom's safe haven. They are calming, supportive as well as challenging. The workshops on infant care and breastfeeding were most helpful to new moms such as myself who are curious and need help with birthing choices. I loved coming to a place of calm two times a week--I felt like I was doing something very positive for myself and baby.

Thanks for all your beautiful classes and to all the other moms and dads who attended with me.
- Amy Tolsky

I have always been into Health and Fitness and taking care of myself but when i found out i was pregnant i wanted to do more. I have been doing yoga only about once every two weeks for the past year or so, but when i met Jessica and took her first class i was hooked, every Tuesday and Thursday and i make sure i do not miss a class! I feel relaxed, after i felt like a different person. I don't have any girlfriends who have children or are pregnant, this class is great for meeting new mommies too! Jessica makes every Mama feel special and really helps each one with their weaknesses and educates us everyday on Breathing and what is important for our Baby. I am hooked and tell everyone i know about City Yoga and Jessica's class.
- Tricia Teitelman

Since it's so hard for me to get to Yoga on a regular basis, the most I can say is that when I'm there I feel empowered and connected to myself and mybaby. Along with totally aware of how much my body has changed and how what
used to be the simplest poses now are so challenging!

Jessica, you are awesome - so compassionate and knowledgeable - and you create such a wonderful, sacred space.

Thanks for all the opportunities!
- Kate Anthony


I just wanted to let you know that your prenatal yoga class was a terrific and memorable part of my first pregnancy. I began during my 18th week and continued until my 38th week. Although for the most part I could only attend your Saturday classes, I looked forward to going each week and was disappointed whenever I couldn't make it. I not only enjoyed your guidance and calm energy, but I also relished spending time with other "momma-to-be-yogis" and watching all of our bellies grow in time. I'm convinced that yoga enabled me to have an easy labor and recovery. Currently I'm attending Mommy & Me classes with Patsy Baughn at City Yoga and I am so pleased to continue with yoga as part of my son's life experience.
- Chi-Chi Tse

Jessica's prenatal class is a warm, welcoming environment. It is a wonderfully non judgmental group of women that all have very different ideas about child caring and birth. You learn a lot about the different possibilities just by listening to the opening class discussion. The class itself is relaxing and strengthen. Most importantly it offers some real open honest communication between pregnant women in all different stages.

I was in labor for 22 hours, and I was told at 20 hours that my little girl was in stress and that I had 2 hours of labor left, if nothing changed they would have to do an emergency c-section. I immediately went into a meditation that I learned in class and visualized my cervix opening up.

When my doctor returned I was fully dilated and was able to have a vaginal birth. I completely credit Jessica's class for helping me to remain calm and to focus on what needed to be done. Knowing where to focus my energy and how to push was incredibly helpful too. It only took 3 or 4 pushes
before our bundle came into the world.

If and when I undertake the daunting task of a second child, you better believe I will be front and center in Jessica's class.
- Andrea Baker

Yoga was the one and only physical/mind connection that felt good throughout my pregnancy. Jessica was inspirational with her words and the work was what kept me going through the pushing stages of labor. It will also help you truly connect with your baby in the womb; even now she loves me to sing the opening invocation to her!
- Cindy Ricalde

the yoga, the inner breath meeting with the outer strength is a learned task that you, jessica and the practice has taught me. the identical outer strength & inner breath that i employ every day as a new mother meeting my son, all hours of the day & night for food, comfort, touch & laughter... thank you for helping me find my inner core, the essence of myself that i utilize each moment as a mother. i am so grateful.
xoxo,
sarah r.