My name is Yesica Rodriguez. When I started practicing yoga more than 15 years ago, I realized that yoga asana is one of many gateways to the journey inward. What you experience in your body, you can feel in your heart.  I was drawn to yoga because of how beautifully it can accommodate people of all shapes and sizes, differing abilities and walks of life.

When I was pregnant, yoga was a huge support for me. My practice gave me so many tools to get through my labor. I knew then that I wanted to be a yoga teacher and eventually, train to teach prenatal yoga.

By the time my 2nd son was born, I was deeply embedded in the world of prenatal and baby and me yoga. I noticed that in both clinical and holistic spaces, people in leadership positions were disempowering pregnant people by pushing their own narrative of what they thought birth should be like. I saw many expectant parents shamed to tears for not fitting into a specific expectation of birth.

My experiences as an expectant parent, new Mom, and yoga teacher inspired me to put myself out there and create change, even if it’s just one class at a time.

I offer a balanced practice that incorporates birth education and preparation, strength and endurance as well as relief from common pregnancy discomforts. My class will also help you gain tools and information to help you prepare for an empowered birth, whatever your birth choices may be.  I hope you will join us.

Education:

2022 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training at the Prenatal Yoga Center with Deb Flashenberg, 85 hours

2022 Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Pier to Point Wellness with Nam Chanterrwyn and Kellie Livingstone, 300 hours

2018 Four Core and Restore Continuing Education at Hapa Yoga with Aryn Rannazzisi, 4 hours

2015 Yoga for a Happy Back at Prana Yoga Center with Rachel Krentzman, 100 hours

2012 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training at Nature’s Whisper School of Yoga with Jolie Cash, 100 hours

2011 Yoga Teacher Training at Namaste Yoga Center with Elka Haeckel, 200 hours