Jessica Suda is a resource of information with over two decades of experience in farming and gardening, holistic health, somatic healing, and transformational practices. With a foundation in developmental psychology and the arts at Sarah Lawrence College, her path has been anything but linear, weaving together modalities that reflect her profound belief in natural healing and human potential. Her life transformed living and working in the farm and garden at the Esalen Institute. She is certified in the Somatic Embodiment Therapy called Focalizing and currently deep in an immersive 2 year diploma program with the School of Breathwork for Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery (RBM). She has trained extensively in Ayurvedic Medicine, Western Herbalism, Shambhala Buddhism and Meditation.

Education and Training Highlights:

• Sarah Lawrence College (1998-2002): Developmental Psychology and Photography

• 500-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training (2006-2009)

• Permaculture Design & Sacred Ecology: Certification in Permaculture Design and Teacher Training, Eco-Literacy

• Esalen Institute Residency Programs: Training in Cortical Field Re-Education, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Feldenkrais, Healing the Pelvic Floor, 5 Rhythms Dance, and Shamanic Studies

• Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle: Kayakalpa Internship and Residency

• Institute for Integrative Nutrition (2010): Holistic Health Coaching

• California School of Herbal Studies: Essential Herbalism Certification

• Flower Essence Society: Flower Essence Therapy Training

• Kundalini Yoga Teacher Certification (2010-2015): Level 1 and 2, Pre-Natal Yoga (Kundalini Research Institute)

• Bini Birth (2014): Birth Doula Training and Postpartum Doula Training

• Shambhala Institute (2006): Heart of Warriorship Level 1-4

• Focalizing Institute (2022): Somatic Embodiment Coaching

• School of Breathwork (2024-current): Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery Training

Jessica’s work is fired by her lifelong passion for spiritual and holistic practices, naturally unfolding into guiding others towards their own healing path and creating a life they love. She believes that through feeling and prioritizing a deep relationship with our inner life we naturally create a more loving, balanced world.