Anusara Yoga, started by John Friend (www.anusara.com), is based on principles of alignment - biomechanical ones that allow us to strengthen core muscles that support the spine while relaxing periferal ones, and "heart" principles that help us to remember and experience our own divinity. In Anusara prenatal yoga, these principles can guide us toward a transformative, calm, and highly enjoyable pregnancy.

Anusara prenatal yoga can relieve the common aches and pains such as those in the low back and pelvis, help support and strengthen weak joints and core muscles, and give us the inspiration and courage to face the challenges ahead. It opens the hips, thighs, and shoulders, and helps us move through our day with a little more grace and ease. We learn postures and alignment that help us find comfort and ease as we move through pregnancy labor, and new motherhood

Mama Yogis enjoy clarity and focus, enabling us to stay present and see the gifts that pregnancy has to offer. Giving birth is a great teacher: each daily change in our bodyand life leads us to discover more and more about the part of us that never changes. Getting a chance to share experiences with other women helps us realize that we are not alone and that pregnancy is not a competition, but a unique and profound journey for each of us. Finding support from a kula means moving forward from a sense of trust and a feeling of quiet, inner strength that we may never have known before.

By aligning with nature's deep intelligence within ourselves, we can use this time to manifest our deepest intentions, our love for our baby, and to fully become the mother that we are. This is a great time to get to get to know your growing baby, and to slow down and get to know yourself on a deeper level. This heart-opening practice reminds us that each of us is the divine embodied and allows to enjoy our experience of co-creating with nature.

Come try Anusara prenatal yoga - whether in class or in your very own home - and celebrate your own amazing adventure!

Please call to find out more about having prenatal yoga in your life.

Jessica at 323-610-7558.

Testimonials

Jessica's yoga class was such a wonderful part of my pregnancy experience. Having that community made me feel so much more connected to the reality of having a baby, and far more comfortable in the later months of pregnancy. I also think that it has really helped with my speedy recovery! I miss Jessica's yoga class, but I'm so happy to be where I am now. Have fun with being pregnant and take as many yoga classes as you can! Oh, and remember... the best is yet to come!
- Wendy Nield

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 my mind, 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.

To visit Jessica's non-prenatal yoga site, click here: www.yogagroundwork.com.

To visit Jessica's wellness and healing site, click here:
www.shantaya.com.

Read tips and guidelines for your yoga practice during this time.