Jessica Girija Jewell
Yoga Teacher, Astrologer, Mentor & Studio Manager

Girija (also known as Jessica) began practicing yoga in 1999 in Albuquerque, NM, after a herniated disc led her to seek deeper healing. Her path into yoga was rooted in a long-standing commitment to spiritual growth, having begun her recovery from compulsive eating in 1988. Over time, yoga became more than physical therapy—it became a mystical path of remembrance, both on and off the mat.

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She is especially grateful to her teachers Kim Schwartz and Eric Klein, who helped her discover the inner dimensions of practice and the power of subtle awareness.

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Girija earned her 200-hour teaching certification in 2013 and began teaching in 2014. Her classes are slow-moving and intentional, emphasizing long-duration, low-intensity postures that invite the body and mind to release tension. Each class includes asana, pranayama, and meditation, and reflects her devotion to yoga as a whole-life practice.

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In addition to teaching yoga, Girija has studied yoga philosophy and astrology for over two decades. She offers astrological consultations and mentoring for those seeking to understand the patterns of their lives, create more harmonious relationships, and align with their soul’s deeper purpose.

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She especially supports women navigating compulsive behaviors, big emotions, or difficult relationships—those who long to live with greater sanity, spaciousness, and self-compassion. Her guiding intention is to help others cultivate a healthy body, peaceful mind, and loving heart—one breath at a time.

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“I know what it means to walk through storms—
to feel too much, want too much, weep like rain, and still rise again.
The tears are not the end. They are the opening.”
—Girija