“Jess and EJ were both so relatable. I loved learning more about the brain and the stress responses. Can’t wait to do some Sun Salutations, breathing ball, and yoga cards!”

-Rosalind Hernandez, Pre-K Teacher

“It's rare to find someone who has an understanding of both childhood development and yoga/mindfulness. Jess and Yoga For Good are the rare exception and I could tell Jess was an experienced teacher right off the bat. Her classroom management is exceptional, her kindness contagious. My students always look forward to having her in. I highly suggest bringing this amazing work into your school!”

-Lynn Robinson, Director of The Gillford School

“I liked that it was not only tools about helping the kids but helping yourself.  EJ and Jess did a great job explaining the reason why you “flip your lid” and it gave me a better understanding on how stress and reactions build up.”

-Carla Clemson, Early Childhood Educator

“Yoga for Good has been transformative for both staff and students! Jess is an amazing instructor who is skilled at teaching kids the numerous benefits of yoga. YFG will make a positive difference in any learning community.”

-Principal Mark Hurrie, Kennedy School Somerville

"Yoga with Jess was an incredible experience for my class of fourth graders. They were able to absorb so many valuable strategies and techniques related to mindfulness, and that was evident after the very first week. I found it especially notable when Jess asked the students for a volunteer to lead the class in a sun salutation. Not only did almost every single child's hand shoot into the air, but the fact that so many kids were willing and able to lead their classmates through a sequence of several yoga poses was incredibly exciting to watch. With focus on attentive listening, body awareness, deep breathing, and teamwork, I think our experience with Jess really got our school year off on the right foot, and I'm confident that my students would agree." 

-Caroline Hanly, 4th Grade Teacher at Kennedy School Somerville

“Thank you Jess for helping create a yoga routine for my class. I love how you introduced individual poses and practices and eventually put them with a sun salutation song for them to put it all together. I now run yoga every week and have kept a routine using the breathing ball, students sharing poses, and then the sun salutation song. We end each class with our breathing buddies! Thank you for helping build the foundation.”

-Roxane Scrima, Kindergarten Teacher

“Jess was great to work with as an instructor during our summer Kids on Campus program!  Her classes were clearly and thoroughly planned, age appropriate, and fun.”

-Heather Jasmin, Program Coordinator Continuing Ed & Graduate Studies Keene St. College 

“Yoga is a place for me to check in with myself and see what’s going on. I like to write, and before I sit down to write I always do some breathing or yoga poses to help me. I feel stronger and like my brain is ready to work. Yoga class is my favorite.”

-Emma, 5th Grader