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YOGAMOMS, Pilates & Sleek Physique CLASSES
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Welcome to the WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS Network including:
YOGAMOMS, Pilates &
Sleek Physique CLASSES:
The Energy
Garden
Yoga in an
Open
Giving
Atmosphere
Meeting
Others through
Movement &
Satsang ...Sharing
NETWORK: We are also affiliated with a variety of certified health practitioners performing acupuncture, and massage, as well as those offering information on community service,
sustainable living, nutrition,
healthy cooking, and ayurveda.
Jessica offers in depth training in both Yoga and Pilates, as well as Sleek Physique weight training using Fitness Balls.
We specialize in modifications for injuries as well as tailoring effective programs throughout pregnancy and the post-partum experience.
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Since 1999, YOGAMOMS & WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS classes have been given the HIGHEST RATING POSSIBLE
(5 stars *****) by the Lila Guide, an independent resource book for parents in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
MISSION & VISION:
YOGAMOMS, the foundation of WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS,
was conceived in 1999 to provide an opportunity for like-minded people
of all ages and backgrounds to meet and enrich their lives & relationships
through movement & satsang support. SATSANG is a Sanskrit term,
meaning an opportunity to gather together and share openly.
According to the teachings of yoga, satsang is one of the essential
elements on the path towards contentment and wellness. Honoring this
supportive tradition, we offer such an invaluable, empowering forum
as a keystone in each YOGAMOMS & WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS class.
OUR GROWTH:
As her students asked for more targeted strength training, Jessica developed her unique Sleek Physique program and added Pilates and Resist-a-Ball classes to her pre-natal and post-partum offerings. Once she began teaching seniors and more men joined her classes, it became necessary to flex the name of the company to reflect the new participants. WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS has grown to encompass a variety of classes and offerings founded on the same platform of: Yearning on the path towards wellness in an Open Giving Active atmosphere,
Meeting & making connections withOthers through Movement and Satsang Support.
As Jessica's student population expanded, it was clear that a WELLNESS NETWORK was forming.
The network began as a barter community of studetns trading their goods and services within the
Wellness-Connections community. As Jessica's interest in sustainable living grew, she created
Cozy Bamboo: Beautiful, Comfortable Performance-wear Clothing with Eco-Integrity &
Making Peace with Bees:Artisanal Beeswax Products Donating 1% of their Profits Towards Peace.
Jessica began sourcing her food from local farmers including Leissa Eggs, the Sandy Spring CSA,
the Baltimore, Takoma Park and Olney Farmer's Markets and most recently, listed as the best eco-enviro-conscious food producer in the country in Michael Pollan's Bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma , we are now a proud host of Polyface Farms Beyond Organic Meats & Dairy Products.
Additionally, Jessica is the Clerk of the Sandy Spring Friends'Community Service Committeeand secretary of the Sustainability Committee. All events are open to the Washington DC Metropolitan communitee-at-large.
Other
Mothers through
Satsang Support
Each YOGAMOMS & WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS class is tailored to meet the unique needs and desires of the participants and is appropriate for all skill levels. In all classes, we begin focusing on the breath and our intentions which guide us towards creating our unique pace for our journey. We then warm the body and spine with gentle stretches and deep concentrated breathing to oxygenate the joints and allow the spine to become more flexible. In some classes, we invert the body to stimulate the brain, increase the blood circulation, and counteract the aging effects of gravity. We bend the spine forwards, backwards, laterally, and twist it to both sides to give an all over stretch to the body and to create and maintain balance and flexibility in the spine. We round out the class with deep relaxation and SATSANG, an opportunity to share openly.
BETTER BALANCE:
Designed for seniors age 55+, this class incorporates strength training and balance-specific exercises that target the three sensory systems - visual, muscular and neurologic - involved in balance control. The goal of this class is to improve balance through increased strength and body awareness in challenging situations. Helps to increase ability to prevent and manage falls.
PILATES:
A mat class based on the exercises of Joseph Pilates. Designed to improve flexibility, coordination and posture, increase awareness of proper alignment and breathing, and lengthen and strengthen abdominals, legs, buttocks and back musculature.
SLEEK PHYSIQUE (Formerly BALL & SCULPT):
This class emphasizes proper Form and Breathing to Sculpt, Tone and Invigorate, giving you a Total Body Workout. Utilizing Resist-A-Balls, Poz-a-Balls, SPRI bands and free weights, Strength, Flexibility and Core Stabilization will be accentuated. Great for beginners through to advanced students.
PRE-NATAL STRETCH & TONE:
This class is designed for the expectant mother at any stage of pregnancy. Includes stretching, strengthening and toning the muscles used during labor and delivery. An invigorating class and an excellent opportunity to meet other expectant mothers.
PRE-NATAL YOGA:
Honor yourself and the life within. Give yourself time to be supported by other women during this intense time in your life. Practice stretching, strengthening and toning of muscles used during labor and delivery. Learn methods for proper breathing, relaxation, and all over pain relief. Share a class with a partner to explore hands on massage, labor and birthing techniques. Sessions are affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.
POST-PARTUM YOGA & PILATES:
Support for mothers and their wearable infants (up to 9 months) through this exciting and often overwhelming stage. Mother and baby postures, massage, stretching, strengthening, and stress management. A great place to meet friends and create a new playgroup. Sessions are affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.
Session Dates
Holy Cross Senior Center
Better Balance:
Mon & Wed: 11:45 - 12:45 pm
2/1-4/21
Pilates:
Tuesdays: 11:30 - 12:30 pm
1/5-2/2, 2/23-3/16, 4/6-4/27
Holy Cross Resource Center
Pre-Natal Stretch & Tone
Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30 pm
1/5-2/9, 2/23-4/13(no class 3/23 or 3/30), 4/20-5/25, 6/8-7/13
Sleek Physique & Pilates:
Wednesdays: 5:40-6:40 pm,
6:45-7:45 pm
1/6-2/10, 2/24-4/14(no class 3/24 or 3/31), 4/21-5/26, 6/9-7/14
Pre-Natal Yoga:
Wednesdays: 7:45-9 pm
Yoga:
Thurdays: 11:30 - 12:30 pm
1/7-2/4, 2/25-3/18, 4/8-4/29
Post-Partum Yoga & Pilates:
Tuesdays: 10-11 am CANCELLED
Fridays: noon-1 pms
JESSICA L. WEISS, M.ED.
is A Certified Yoga Teacher
Registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500 Hour Level,
a Certified Pilates Matworks Instructor through
The PhysicalMind Institute,
and the Founder & Director of
YOGAMOMS, YOGA CONNECTIONS,
SLEEK PHYSIQUE & WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS
Jessica is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association
and lectures on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Approaches at the National Institutes of Health.
She currently teaches Yoga, Pilates, Ball & Sculpt, and Sleek Physique for
Holy Cross Hospital, Shady Grove Hospital, & Washington Adventist Hospital.
Specializing in Pre-Natal & Post-Partum, Jessica practiced and taught yoga throughout her 2
pregnancies. All Pre-Natal and Post-Partum classes are OB-GYN approved and follow the
American College of Obstetricians & Gynocologists guidelines.
Jessica trained in classical ballet beginning at age 4 and danced with the New York City Ballet.
She began studying yoga in 1990 in the Sivananda and Iyengar styles, and has been teaching
breath-based hatha yoga since 1998. She has been the director for Holy Cross Hospital's YOGAMOMS classes for 10 years.
Jessica is certified to teach Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Power Yoga,Yoga for Children, Yoga for the Elderly, Reebok Flexible Strength, Resist-A-Ball Therapy Sleek Physique & Pilates Matworks classes.
Jessica has also taught at: Fitness First Health Clubs where she was the Mind-Body Coordinator, Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA, Rio and Bethesda Sport & Health Clubs, National Fitness Institute, Columbia and Bethesda Country Clubs, Shaare Tefila Synagogue, and in Montgomery County Schools.
Jessica received her B.A. from UC Berkeley in Literature, and her M.Ed. from Loyola College. Additionally, she has authored and edited the environmental cookbook, The Leftover Gourmet (National Press Books, 1991). Jessica is also an AMI certified Montessori Elementary Teacher and has taught and tutored toddlers through high-schoolers in Maryland since 1991.
Registered with Yoga Alliance
at the 500 Hour Level,
a Certified Pilates Matworks Instructor
through The PhysicalMind Institute,
&the Founder & Director of
YOGAMOMS, SLEEK PHYSIQUE &
THEWELLNESS-CONNECTIONS NETWORK
Jessica is an active member of the Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association and lectures on
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices at the National Institutes of Health.
Specializing in Pre-Natal & Post-Partum, Jessica practiced and taught yoga throughout her 2 pregnancies.
All Pre-Natal & Post-Partum classes are OB-GYN approved and follow the American College of Obstetricians & Gynocologists guidelines.
Jessica trained in classical ballet beginning at age 4 and danced with the New York City Ballet. She began studying yoga in 1990 in the Sivananda and Iyengar styles, and has been teaching breath-based hatha yoga since 1998. She is certified to teach Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Power Yoga,Yoga for Children, Yoga for the Elderly, Reebok Flexible Strength, Resist-A-Ball Therapy,
Sleek Physique, & Pilates Matworks classes. Jessica has also taught at: Fitness First Health Clubs where she was the Mind-Body Coordinator, Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA, Rio and Bethesda Sport & Health Clubs, National Fitness Institute, Columbia and Bethesda Country Clubs, Shaare Tefila Synagogue, and in Montgomery County Schools.
Jessica received her B.A. from UC Berkeley in Literature, and her M.Ed. from Loyola College. Additionally, she has authored and edited the environmental cookbook ,The Leftover Gourmet (National Press Books, 1991). Jessica is also an AMI certified Montessori Elementary Teacher and has taught and tutored toddlers through high-schoolers in Maryland since 1991.
YogaMoms is great!!! I refer lots of clients to them and they are always very satisfied and even rave about the wonderful classes and how much fun they had. The owner is lovely person and puts her heart and soul into teaching a quality class and caring for the moms she serves. As a labor support doula, I send alot of my clients to her classes.
Jessica is the greatest! I did pre-natal yoga with her for 2 kids and post-natal with one. Her classes also provide a community of women at the same stage of life-- nothing to be trifled with at 7 mos pregnant or with an 8 week old! Jessica was wonderful with helping to provide exercises and stretches for exactly where you hurt. I can't recommend her classes enough. - Carey F.
Jess has made a real difference in the quality of my health & life. Her devotion to my Yoga life has inspired me to practice Yoga & deep breathing five days a week.
Her exceptional skill, caring, & great sense of humor are a joy to me & I am sure countless others! THANK YOU JESS! - Joe M.
I think Jessica is a good Pilates teacher because she pays attention, teaches the anatomy involved, greets everyone by name, is patient and motivating, and regales us with stories and insights. She supports learning with visual handouts, and as a result of her instruction, I think more about my daily activities and how to move efficiently through them. I improve my posture, even when parked at a light in a car. I am more mindful.
I think Jessica's classes are better than most because she asks for student feedback and incorporates our suggestions. She demonstrates the move and gets up and corrects our positions. She is a hands-on participant. As a result, my flexibility and strength have been enhanced and all the while, I have been encouraged to work at my own pace. I am grateful.
I think Jessica is the best because when I found myself virtually incapacitated, felled by an unexpected illness and I'd drag myself to class thinking I'd be a spectator, she would individualize my instruction; providing bolsters and modifications that allowed me to participate in a chair. That is my idea of creativity and allowing for individual differences. I am on the mend. - Laurie S.
Jessica
PHONE: 301- JESSICA (537-7422)
E-MAIL: jessica_wellness-connections.com
Senior
Source
Phone: 301-754-3404 Address: 8580 Second Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Directions: Take the Capitol Beltway exit 31, Route 27, Georgia Avenue South. Turn right on Spring Street. Park in the paid meter lot (75 cents per hour). Walk out to Second Avenue. The center is across the street from the parking lot.
Resource
Center
Phone: 301-754-7163 Address: 9805 Dameron Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20902
Directions: Take the Capitol Beltway, exit 31, Route 27, Georgia Avenue North. Get into the right hand lane and go north 1 block. Take your first right onto Forest Glen. Make a left at the first light onto Dameron Drive. Head down the hill, and the brick building (an old school house) is immediately on the right. Park Anywhere in the lot or on the EAST side of Dameron Street ONLY. Go throught the double doors and to the left, down the ramp We are on the right, in room 11A.
SATSANG is a Sanskrit term, meaning an opportunity to gather together and share openly. According to the teachings of yoga, satsang is one of the essential elements on the path towards contentment and wellness.
Honoring this supportive tradition, we offer such an invaluable, empowering forum as a keystone in each YOGAMOMS & WELLNESS-CONNECTIONS class.
