Teaching People, not Poses: Unlocking Emotional Resilience | Jay Moon Fields, Somatic Coach and Author, 'Teaching People Not Poses'

Journey into Yoga and Wellness

Jay Moon Fields shares her transformative journey into yoga and wellness, beginning with her background as a competitive gymnast. Although she excelled physically, it was her first yoga class in college that introduced her to a deeper sense of awareness and presence, particularly during the Shavasana pose, which helped her connect with her body in a new way. As she explored activities like rock climbing alongside yoga and meditation, she noticed significant improvements in her emotional health and social connections. This fascination with the mind-body connection led her to create her major in psychosocial health and human movement, focusing on how physical presence enhances psychological well-being and can act as a preventative measure for mental health issues.