Jess
Ray
Jess Ray is an E-500 RYT teaching creative, strong, soulful yoga in Los Angeles, New York City, and Boston. Her motivation to teach yoga comes from her personal journey on the mat. A place that is physically challenging, mentally clarifying, and filled with soul and humor.
Jess
Ray
Jess Ray is an E-500 RYT teaching creative, strong, soulful yoga in Los Angeles, New York City and Boston. Her motivation to teach yoga comes from her personal journey on the mat. A place that is physically challenging, mentally clarifying, and filled with soul and humor.
She is passionate about helping people find connection and self confidence by challenging them in the practice. Jess’s style is always a creative, fluid, soulful flow, blending the strength of vinyasa, the philosophy of bhakti, and the vibrant energy of kundalini.
Being one of the co-founders of The Essence Of Yoga School, Jess has spent the last few years leading teacher trainings, international retreats, and studying the vastness of yoga.
Some of her most influential teachers include her first teacher, Lynne Begier, an incredible business woman, friend, and mentor. Jess is incredibly grateful for the role Lynne played in believing in her as a new teacher, as she would not be where she is today without that vision. Ragunauth Cappo showed Jess that one can be passionate about the physical practice, while also being incredibly spiritual. Guru Jagat is another inspirational teacher who inspires Jess to be more curious.
Questions. Answers.
What makes a house a home?
The people in it.
When have you felt the most proud?
When I founded my yoga school and watched the first class graduate.
Hidden Talent?
I can fix anything. My dad was a contractor and I have “self assurance” as one of my top five strengths, so give me something broken and I will fix it!
What about teaching yoga inspires you?
I love that it allows me to connect to my creativity and inspires me to keep learning. I love being a student and I believe if you’re going to be a great teacher you have to be an even better student.