Yoga by Jillian
“For our faith to mature, we need to weigh what others tell us against our own experience of the truth.” - Sharon Salzberg
Yoga Therapy
Jillian co-created the Yoga Therapy programs for Reasons Eating Disorder Residential Center and BHC Alhambra Hospital in 2009, where she currently works with adolescents and adults. She is also responsible for hiring and training the experiential staff.
Highlighting subtlety and mindfulness, Jillian uses somatic grounding techniques along with intuitive sound and movement, to train her clients how to self-regulate and navigate potential triggers that may otherwise lead to flashbacks, disassociation or other unhealthy cycles of behavior— all of this with careful consideration to not re-traumatize. Over time, clients birth a compassionate allyship with their bodies. They learn to use their mind-body connection to combat anxiety and old fight-or-flight responses by reframing the initial sensation and creating new muscle memory in the brain and body that’s grounded in safety and strength.
All of that being said, Jillian’s approach to trauma informed, somatic yoga & movement thrives on straight forward communication and connection. Her unique, relatable style prioritizes really getting to know each client while simultaneously balancing her professionalism.
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Individual sessions available by request. Sliding scale pricing available on a case by case basis.
Jillian is working with clients in person and via Zoom.
Private Yoga Sessions (In person/Zoom)
Private & semi-private (small-group/family) sessions are 75 minutes long. Prior to booking your first session Jillian will spend up to 30 minutes with you to answer any questions you may have.
“Jillian checks in about where I'm at that week and tailors sessions based on understanding which parts of my body need attending to. Her powerful presence carries over despite the bounds of technology and the current circumstances, and I inevitably leave sessions feeling safer and more integrated in my body and mind. " — Rosie S.
“I didn’t know much about somatic yoga and meditation before the pandemic. But as I began to feel more anxiety during lock down, and noticed it in my body – stored in my jaw, stored in my shoulders, stored in my ever-clenching gut – I sought out her classes on Zoom. Her gentle guidance was a game changer.” — Hannah M.
“Working with Jillian remotely has been wonderful! She teaches not only yoga but also relaxation and taking care of mind, body, and spirit at the same time. I feel so much better after our sessions. It's so nice to have her right here in my livingroom!” — MR
“Working with Jillian has been such a joy! It is a time for us to get together as a family and share some self-care. Jillian is wonderful, so skilled as a yoga therapist, and so kind. It is the perfect combination! So grateful to have found her!” — DDP
