Jess is a certified 200hr Hatha YTT instructor and a certified 200hr Kundalini YTT instructor. She earned her first hatha training from Grounded By Yoga, Bloomfield, NY and earned her second kundalini training from Yoga Farm, Ithaca, NY. She is currently seeking the right training place for her 300ytt and plans to hold her own YTT trainings at the studio! She received her 3 Reiki Level Attunements from Carrie Macrillo of Radiant You Wellness.

Her Bachelor’s degree is in English/Literature and also received her paralegal certificate for her full time paralegal (day) job. She has spent several years working with the public and the community in her legal job and for the last 6 years has incorporated yoga into her personal and family life which both have allowed her to flourish as an instructor.

She previously taught hip-opening yoga in Rochester for 3 years which she now offers here at the studio along with her hybrid Hatha/Kundalini Classes. She is an avid animal lover (especially cats!) and donates monthly to several animal shelters both locally and internationally.

As the founder of Jula Transform, Jess provides an inclusive space for all forms of humans and energies, allowing all who come to her classes feel seen and respected no matter their limitations. All her classes offer modifications and options for the physical body, whether gentle to advanced.

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Betsy Woldeyohannes is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, certified Chair Yoga teacher, and certified Yoga of 12-step Recovery Peer Support Guide, with primary training in Vinyasa and secondary training in Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga as well as meditation and trauma-informed techniques. They hold masters' degrees in both English and Classics, in which they studied and taught ancient language, literature, archaeology, and history and their modern impacts. Betsy is currently undergoing Relax and Renew® Level 1 Restorative yoga teacher training with Judith and Lizzie Lasater, continuing education in Sanskrit language and scripture, and is actively Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. They are also the owner of Yene Yoga, you can visit their website at https://www.yeneyoga.com for more information!

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Yoga began with one goal - to lose baby weight. I was in search of a way to workout that was accessible and adaptable. After the passing of my mother, I dove deep into my practice. The more I practiced, the more I learned about myself and my body. Yoga had created a space to go that taught presence and provided a sense of peace. In 2015 I enrolled in a 200 hour teacher training at Dana Hot Yoga under the instruction of Lisa Mitchell. Teacher training is an experience to truly grow, transform, and learn about who you are. Graduating from teacher training in January 2016, was just the beginning. Since then I have also completed Reiki level 1 and Level 2 (working on Master); Level 1 Wall Vinyasa training in January 2017; Yoga Sculpt training in December 2017; and a second 200 hour teacher training at Shanteel Yoga Sanctuary in August 2019.

Trained in vinyasa and yoga sculpt, I additionally spent over three years teaching power vinyasa. In my classes, expect the unexpected and get out of your own head. I like to offer hands- on assists, unique transitions, creative sequences, and gentle reminders to remain connected to breath to invite presence to your practice. Each time we step onto our mat is a unique experience with ourselves, our job as practitioners is to listen to our bodies and inner guidance. The job of a teacher is to hold space for you to be you.

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