My name is Jessica Napier

I’m from... Fremont, CA

My sun sign is... Aries

My nickname is... Bongquesha. I grew up around a lot of Jessicas. In high school, when Jess, Jessie and Jessica were all taken, I became Bongquesha. To this day, I have a group of people in my life who only call me Bongquesha.

My favorite word is... Aujourd'hui — It's French for "today." I really just think that it's fun to say, but it is a reminder to be present. :)

I wish for... a teleportation machine so I could travel quickly, easily and cheaply all around the world!

I am thankful for... family, friends, community, health, wine and chocolate.

What gives me peace… Seeing people extend their hands and hearts to others —

re-assures me that there is a lot of love in the world.

Three words that describe me are… Grounded. Blunt. Approachable.

Why I chose yoga… It has helped me find peace in the chaos.

What inspires me most is... I am inspired by those who are brave enough to live life with a heart wide open. My mom has set this example for me.

Three words to describe my teaching style are… Compassionate. Grounding. Challenging.

I just can’t live without… Friends, family, water, fruit, blush and earrings.

My favorite food is… Strawberries!!

For fun I … I love to sit down with a good book, check out new restaurants, go wine tasting, and hang out with family and friends.

When I need a little escape close to home I go to… Anywhere that is going to allow me to disconnect from the frenzy of day-to-day life.

I’m most scared of… Losing everything I have — friends, family and lifestyle. Also spiders and Forever 21.

Jessica Napier