Jessica Pashko

Jess (she/her) believes in the healing power of community and knows that it can be found at Sangha. Jess views the yogic path as an opportunity for one to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to better understand their lived, human experience and how that relates to the world around them.

Jess began practicing yoga asana at Sangha in 2015 when she had to change her relationship with movement. Jess grew up as a soccer athlete and suffered a severe hip injury in early adolescence. Through the years, Jess has since received four hip surgeries, resulting in a total hip replacement, and one reconstructive knee surgery. Jess is grateful for the lessons of patience, self-compassion, and hope that she learned from these experiences, as they inform her both as a teacher in class and human in the world. Jess feels proud of how far she’s come with accepting her physical limitations and for discovering supportive ways to move and feel good in her body beyond yoga asana- such as breath work, meditation, self study and service... and she hopes to pass on these lessons in class. 

Jess aspires to create a friendly and safe teaching space so folks can feel welcomed regardless of prior experience with yoga. You can expect a sustained slow, strong and steady flow during her classes with an emphasis on the use of props to make shapes feel accessible. Jess prompts students to become curious about their experience in class, guiding them to listen to their bodies, create an awareness of their unique needs (beyond the physical,) and learn how to support those needs. Jess sprinkles in imagery and adds a sense of playfulness to class- so we can practice laughing with life.

Jess completed her 200-hr YTT at Sangha Studio with the 2019-2020 cohort, and has since received training in restorative yoga, trauma informed language, and accessible teaching methods. 

Aside from her yoga role, Jess is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at the Adams Center for Mind and Body, where she specializes in nutrition therapy for eating disorder recovery, and is a Reiki Level 2 practitioner. In her free time, Jess enjoys being active outside, tending to her houseplants and gardens, practicing magick, writing poetry, and singing. 

Certifications
200 HR Yoga Teacher Training
15 HR Restorative Yoga Training
Reiki Level 2 Practitioner
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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