Jesse Russel, ERYT, began his teaching journey in 2015 after working several years in mental/behavioral health. He completed his 200-hour teacher training in Vinyasa Yoga before embarking to India for a 300-hour teacher training in Hatha Yoga. He continues to study and train, and he has completed 500 additional hours in ayurvedic training and is a certified ayurvedic lifestyle consultant.

An avid student of various types of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, he incorporates an array of holistic practices into his teachings. Above all, he is a dedicated practitioner. Drawing from thousands of hours of study, practice, and teaching experience, he is perpetually refining his approach and seeking new ways to integrate ancient healing modalities into modern times.