Jessica Bonnema

Bio

Jessica Bonnema is a certified yoga teacher, completing her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Sankalpah College of Yoga at Exhale Spa. Specializing in vinyasa yoga, Jessica’s studies also allow her to adapt yoga postures and pacing to suit the needs of the individual. Jessica is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has completed their Corrective Exercise Specialist course (NASM, CES). Jessica enjoys blending her knowledge of yoga and personal training into one session for a balanced body and unique experience.

Certifications:

200 hr. teacher training from Sankalpah College of Yoga at Exhale Spa
NASM certified Personal Trainer
Corrective Exercise Specialist

Specialties:

Yoga - Vinyasa Personal Training - Strength training, Weight loss, Post-injury training

What is your greatest accomplishment?

I think my greatest accomplishment would be completing my 200 hour yoga certification. The intensive was enriching in so many ways: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Not only that, but I feel it launched me in a new direction and has become a platform for many other wonderful things in my life.

Who do you admire?

I admire many of my friends and family members, but to pick one to talk about I would pick my 4 ½ year old niece, Abigail. She laughs hard, she plays fearlessly, she asks great questions, and she lives in the moment.

Do you have any nicknames?

Jess

What is something people would probably like to know about you?

People might be surprised to know that I’m funny (on stage, anyway). Over the years I’ve performed in improv comedy shows and plays, I’ve written and performed in a one-woman show, and I enjoy theatre and making people laugh.

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“When I started working with BT, I wanted to get in shape and enjoy doing so. I did! My yoga practice [improved], and I lost around twenty pounds working with Karen on Nutrition. I also lowered my cholesterol and learned how to better distress. Both Jessica and Karen have been especially positive and encouraging with me…Finding a connection between how I care for myself physically and how I care for myself spiritually has ultimately been very fulfilling.”

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“My husband says that I have completely changed and for that I am forever grateful to Barefoot Tiger and their staff. Thank You!!!!”

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