Jess Hicks Yoga

10/19/2024

Mee book by my very good friend - so excited to read this one next week!

The Peril of Remembering Nice Things

04/27/2024

This is the office is Wellesley - if you are looking for in health or telehealth mental health care for individuals, families, or couples for all ages, we are offering that here.

05/29/2023

05/17/2023

I have big news! I am all graduated and will be doing telehealth mental health counseling through this amazing place

Enlightened Intervetions and Union Street Yoga. Worcester Wellness. Mental health counseling, yoga, occupational therapy, massage, art therapy, reiki, reflexology and workshops.

01/28/2023

Learning a lot in a final paper about trauma-sensitive yoga and self-compassion and metta meditation as an adjunct to trauma treatment. Entering my final semester in February and graduating in June. I’m not sure where I am headed then, but I am starting to look forward to figuring that out and to having a little more time.

05/16/2022

Teaching in person on Friday June 10 and 17 from 7-8:30. First time in forever!

02/23/2022

Good morning! I’m not on here regularly, as I am busy working on my masters in clinical mental health counseling and school adjustment counseling. I’m not doing any active teaching these days, but I will keep you all posted, as I have some little workshops in the works. I hope you are all well.

09/13/2021

Hey there - I’ve seen a lot of eyes on this page lately, and just in case it’s real people I know looking for info -

I’m back at the high school working with a bunch of great students, and I’m about to start my second semester of a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling, something I’ve been wanting to do since undergrad. This doesn’t leave much time for yoga teaching!

My hope is that - in the near future - I’ll be able to offer trauma-informed counseling that includes yogic practices (and that your insurance might cover). We are a couple years away from that. Stay tuned. 💜💜💜

07/15/2021

07/15/2021

Sitting on the deck writing a paper about cross-cultural counseling in the schools and a seal leapt completely out of the water and did a belly flop just offshore. And the fog is enveloping the island across from us.

03/20/2021

On the equinox, we celebrate and practice balance. What helps you find balance?

For me, it’s quiet time, making things with my hands, listening to and playing music, and breathing practices - the really simple ones that are everywhere these days. Breathing in, I notice that I am breathing in. Breathing out, I notice that I am breathing out.

Happy equinox!!

03/12/2021

A very important perspective on the contemplative arts.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_meditation_can_be_more_sensitive_to_trauma?fbclid=IwAR0-C3F8i0tAXu6EVO1YQy1yMR-Tt0y42tRLVcPfDgUBI_lVp6zTPpV4Dv0

Buddhist teacher Mushim Ikeda explains why meditation needs to be inclusive of people's diverse identities and life experiences.