Jessie Joy Fletcher, E-ryt500
Jessie is a committed student and practitioner of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Sanskrit. She holds a master's degree in Religious Studies, specializing in Yoga Studies and Sanskrit, and a double major in Religious Studies and Philosophy at the undergraduate level.
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With over 800 hours of Yoga teacher training, she is also a certified Ayurvedic counselor, having completed extensive training at the Ayurvedic Institute under Dr. Vasant Lad. Since embarking on her journey in 2004, Jessie has taught over 15,000 hours of Yoga, including classes, workshops, and 200—and 300-hour teacher training programs.
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Her teaching style elevates your practice, unlocking your true potential and fostering an empowering and transformative experience. Jessie approaches each individual's unique journey with compassion, providing a low-stress, non-competitive environment for learning and growth.
Shawn Fletcher, cyt500
Shawn started practicing Yoga in 2005 with Jessie after she became certified to teach. At first, the progress in practice was slow to take hold, but he quickly realized the benefits went well beyond the physical.
Shawn has accumulated over 5000 hours in Yoga practice. He is a 500-hour certified teacher of Dorje Yoga. Through dedication to the practice, Shawn has learned the value of hard work, discipline, and the tireless pursuit to excellence of character and spirit. He aims to help raise everyone to a place of strength and perseverance over adversity. Shawn assists Jessie with workshops, teacher training's, and facilitating all things related to the family’s success.
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Shawn has spent 20 years investigating the connection between diet and exercise in relation to health and longevity. As an Anthropology graduate from the University of Maryland, he has immersed himself in holistic health, natural medicine, and traditional herbalism. He has received various personal training certificates. Shawn has earned black belts in Tang Soo Do and traditional Japanese Jujitsu, beginning his martial arts training at age 10. Having studied with several notable masters from different martial arts traditions, he has over 30 years of martial arts experience.
