what’s with the, “44?”

I’ve gotten many inquiries as to where “44 Yoga + Movement” came from? So, let me divulge my thinking so you get a sense of its manifestation.

I turned 44 in August 2020. It was such a year of reflection, as it was for many. So transformative & still a roller coaster ride that hasn’t slowed down. What happened for me during 2020? Soul searched, cleaned house to things that no longer served me, said goodbye and made peace with some ghosts, began some new adventures, got excited for new endeavors, starting following my calling, opened myself up to the universe, tried to step up to the challenges that presented me and be more present and mindful of my life.

Some days I felt like super mom, wife, friend and teacher with everything in check. Some days I hit bottom-felt drained, sad, stressed and plain awful, despite Instagram and FB illusion. I had days when I was happy and grateful and days I wanted to cry and scream (and did.) It was a constant ebb and flow and some days the waves were bigger than others.

But, what I learned in taking a breath and a pause, is the joy in the smallest of things- whether learning something new, reconnecting with friends, living your life with no apologies, putting yourself first once in a while, asking for help, offering your help or simply watching your kids sleep and relishing the fact of being alive, healthy and abundantly aware of how good I have it.

I may be a little older, but I’m comfortable in my skin, certainly feel a little wiser, a little calmer, a little more present and a little more able to keep perspective and value my worth. I’m excited for this next trip around the sun and all it has in store. I made it priority to enjoy more and take it all in. I am one lucky chick who lives a life of love, surrounded by it every day and I couldn’t ask for anything else.

With this realization came the pull to chart my own yoga and movement teaching journey. To share, help others, motivate others and move together. To really just simply guide others to feel good and carve their own path to living the best version of themselves, physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. It is my goal to offer classes and content that is down to earth, reflective, fun, challenging, transformative and relatable.

Last little fun facts- The, “44,” also came from me wanting to refer to the 4th chakra- Anahata- the Heart Chakra. I also wanted to give a nod to my hubs, Chris. 44th Latitude happens to be a circle which crosses N. America and Europe (as well as Asia, Mediterranean Sea, Pacific & Atlantic Oceans.) Since Chris is British and we met in Paris, I thought it absolutely befitting to honor him and my love of travel and culture.

And there, 44 Y+M was born.

Cheers to 44. ️

xo, jess