Private Yoga Instructor Santa Monica & Los Angeles Westside group studio or private yoga classes in your home or on location Jennifer Pastiloff Manifestation Yoga Contact Jennifer (310-926-0172) Yoga at home - comfort and convenience! Corporate Yoga Santa Monica & Los Angeles If you wish to send me a comment to post on this page please e-mail me. - Namaste, Jen |
Comments From The Retreat In Sayulita Mexcico October /November 2009 Debra Cote in Las Vegas wrote ( from week spent at retreat to Sayulita, Mexico with Jen and Miranda and Jana Saunders)~ "Jen, thanks so much. Your yoga classes have so much love, intuition, joy and acceptance- just like you!" * "Thanks Jen! You are an amazing yoga teacher! Sooo much fun. Truly!" Actress Amy Jo Johnson, star of CBS Flashpoint. * "{Thanks for rockin' my body and taking me to yogic levels I didn't know I could handle.!!" David Yost, actor * ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Heather McConochie Thanks for being so amazing! You inspire me with your ongoing devotion to make a difference for other people through yoga, Yogabear, and everything else you do! Heather Santa Monica ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hilla Pear I've been doing yoga for about 3 years, taking classes with a variety of teachers and tried a few studios. After taking Jennifer Pastiloff's class @ Yogaco 6 months ago, I found 'my home away from home', and been going to Yogaco ever since. Jenn is not someone you meet every day, in addition to being a great teacher with lots of knowledge and wonderful teaching skills, she's one of the kindest people I know, she always thinks about how she can help others and really cares about her students. Her beautiful personality and energy makes her classes a transforming experience, where everyone can find a place for himself /herself. The classes are for all levels, and as Jenn says "all things happen all the time", which allows you to be who you are, no judgment... Her music choices are awesome, and fits beautifully with the practice and the mood. I'm so grateful to have Jen Pastiloff in my life! Hilla Pear Make-up Artist ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jennifer Besser Jennifer is the absolute best. I don't know how one yoga instructor manages to bring so much to a single class! She creates an amazing environment - fun but challenging; calming but completely energizing; grounded in spirituality but full of levity. She doesn't take herself too seriously, yet she takes her students and their well-being very seriously. And if that weren't enough, she gives you a kick-butt workout set to incredible music! I've always enjoyed yoga, but it wasn't until I took Jen's class that I fell in love. Thanks, Jen! --Jennifer Besser, Executive Editor, Disney Publishing Worldwide February 14th, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wynne I love Jennifer Pastiloff--as an instructor, and in turn, a human being. Her class is a balanced lyricism in challenging asana poses and yoga as a life practice. She lives her yoga on and off the mat, standing upright, eye- view to the world, neither looking down, or chin-up, only straight down the middle path. She is accessible to her students in the way a yoga instructor should be. As a person who is neither higher-than-thou, in body, mind, or action; but as a person who simply that. A person. Practicing asana. With bruises on her gratitude-offering-knees under those black leggings. Sharing what she has learned, and continues to learn, as she lives eyes open. Teaching us to open our eyes beyond simple seeing, and then close them to see inside ourselves. So that we might admire the pictures in our big rooms, inside the even bigger room, that is the studio, that is the world. Wynne Renz Writer Los Angeles February 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rebecca Jen came to visit last month and gave me a private session. I really have to say she did a terrific job. It was hard for me but she had great patience and did not ever try to get me to do more than I was comfortable with. That made me feel that Yoga could be possible for me. She also made me feel at ease with what I could do. I never felt intimidated. Because I am very aware of energy, due to my practice and my work, one of the things that I noticed was the wonderful energy that she emitted especially in her touch. It made the session special. I never expected that. Now I wish we lived close to each other so I could get lessons all the time. I know she could really help me. Hoping you have a workshop here soon. Thank You Jen, Rebecca Affleck Las Vegas, NV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nicole Subject: Thank you!! Hi Jen! I took you class tonight. Thank you so much for a challenging and fun class! I am thankful to have found your class near my home. Your Wednesday class with the cello sounds awesome and I hope to attend. Thank you again for a great class and I look forward to many more classes with you! XO, N ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jill C Hi, Jennifer. I took your yoga class this evening at and spoke with you afterward. As I mentioned at the time, it was a wonderful class, and I left feeling thoroughly relaxed, renewed, and excited about the possibility of arranging some private instruction at my home as well. (FYI, I did mention to the front desk how much I enjoyed your class, and I thought you'd be happy to know they said they get lots of compliments about you!) Thanks so much, Jennifer. Warm Regards, Jill C Santa Monica ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Valerie Jennifer is outstanding in her ability to communicate the principles of yoga to meet each individual student’s needs…. she is encouraging, smart and passionate about her work, all of which results in a rewarding journey for her students. Valerie Shiraz Leyva ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tara YogaCo is one of 3 new donation based studios all within a couple of blocks of each other. It is the most gorgeous space of all the studios in Santa Monica...really breathtaking! Since it has only been open a little over a month, there have been a couple of class time changes and a teacher that didn't show up for his class. That was actually serendipitous because it forced me to go into Jennifer Pastiloff's class instead. Jennifer is a breath of fresh air in the yoga teacher realm. She is as authentic as they come. She oozes inspiration and beauty and the music she plays heightens everything she teaches. She's not super serious, but she's spiritual and fun...always encouraging us to sing out whenever the mood strikes us. Jennifer cares about who is in her class and takes the time to find out who you are--it's not all about her. So many teachers have an air of superiority and seem to float by in a sort of celebrity stand offish status. Those of you who have been around know exactly what I mean. Jennifer's class is not just a great journey for your body and mind, but you'll leave loving yourself more and feeling loved by her..you'll see what I mean when you go. Check it out and enjoy the ride--it really is a ride that floats into the mystic!!! From Tara ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Susan, How would I describe an IDEAL yoga studio? Classy, classic, no pretense, no attitude, upscale, sophisticated, immaculate, clean, calming space, nurturing (not needy) people, non- commercial, and trained yoga instructors who are authentic and sincerely love teaching. YogaCo in Santa Monica, in my opinion, elegantly and eloquently weaves in all of the above elements. Tamal, Jay Co and Jennifer P. are three instructors whose classes I have taken, all have very different styles, provide solid workouts and add meaning to my day. Jennifer Pastiloff's class is particularly noteworthy as she integrates strength (emotional and physical,) humor, passion, purpose, and gracefulness into her yoga teaching. I leave feeling empowered, nurtured, challenged, and very sweaty (that's an excellent thing.) If you are fortunate enough to live in the area (or visit Santa Monica) I encourage you to visit the studio. It's a Class Act. A+ Susan Staraci ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jen's Workshop in Philly I just wanted to thank you! I truly think it was fate that you happened to be in Philly when I happened to be home in NJ visiting. I was always looking forward to taking this class but I never realized how life changing it would be. This is a very exciting & amazing time in my life, but I was coming from an extremely tumultous time renting out so much space in my head on things & people I can't control. I have been able to leave my baggage behind and move forward with my own life- gracious and happy! & FULL OF JOY!. I have also been able to take an honest look at myself and realize the energy I was putting out there. There are things I need to recognize and improve in me as well. I think the bottom line is even though I cannot control everyone I have control of me and what I project! I read the notes I took in your class before I go to work each day. It was an honor and blessing to practice with you! Thank you from my open heart! XOXO Best to you always!!!! Jennifer Russell ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From: Carrie Underwood Date: January 23, 2011 To: Jennifer Pastiloff Subject: Re: steps to manifesting THANK YOU!!! Jennifer, Your manifestation workshop could not have come at a more appropriate time in my life. My heart is swelling with gratitude for the synergy and love vortex you created during and after the workshop. I still feel like I'm on cloud 9! I was able to release many things that were getting in the way of finally manifesting my heart's desire. I feel as though the techniques your taught in the workshop were the culmination of all that I've been working toward creating and manifesting in my life. The meditations, questions, and writing all helped us to release, trust, surrender, have faith, regain joy and balance, let go, and begin the process of manifesting our desires. The raw, vegan snacks were the perfect ending to an incredible night. I would recommend this to anyone and plan to attend more in the future! Thank you! Carrie Underwood Santa Monica ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
JS Your class has brought me so much more than I have experienced from most Yoga classes and offers me something my practice was lacking; a guide to my truer self. Practicing under your guidance and your approach is allowing me to delve deeper into my being, to shed unwanted layers of inner conflict, unwanted thoughts, actions and deeds thus opening me up to being lighter, happier and more loving of myself and with the people in my life. Your class has been and continues to be a key in the continual process of self discovery for an improving, happier and truer me. JS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Arielle Dudley Subject: In case no one has told you... Good morning! I thought I would send you some happy note to start your day off right since you so often start/end other people's days on happy notes. I want to let you know how inspirational you are to me- and I'm sure everyone that takes your classes. You have such a powerful and positive aura....and while you are great at challenging your students, I feel like I'm wrapped in one big hug every time I come to your class! Case in point- I brought my friend last night and after your class she just looked at me and said, "wow. I've never cried in a yoga class before." This is a testament to how much you are appreciated- even by those who meet you for the first time- and how great your effect is one's practice/life. You have a special gift in that you are able to connect with people on a deep level (even in a class of 25 + people) and elicit a range of emotions that I think help heal, empower, and ultimately teach us more about ourselves. I have never enjoyed a yoga class as much as yours. To add- I love your stories, poems, and humorous anecdotes that you throw in to the mix. Your soul is beautiful...it's amazing how you treat everyone like they are special and important to you, all while dealing with your own struggles with hearing and fulfilling causes you believe in. You are a true yoga goddess and a best friend to all. I'm really thankful I'm able to take your class and experience your grace. Thank you!!! Arielle xoxo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Colin S Los Angeles There's only one The Pastiloff. I was lucky and blessed to stumble into your class at Meridian, and look forward to every session I can get with you. For me, it's the small things that make things unique and special. Inspirations. Notes. Not following the norm and adding a little shake and wiggle here and there... these are the things I get in your class that no one else would think of. You never let me slack off either, damn you. xx, Colin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Carrie Underwood Santa Monica Jen, Thank you so much for the amazing work you do! You are truly a one of a kind yoga teacher, and probably the best I have yet to find. Each any everyone of your yoga classes is unique and special, because you pour your heart and soul into each class in a different and unique way, and it really is noticed and appreciated. From your amazing sense of humor, to your poetry, to your signature lavender oil, to the talented musicians and healers you work to bring to your classes, your classes never cease to uplift my soul and brighten my spirit. I feel so grateful and honored to know you and practice with you. You have truly changed my life! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Jennifer It was special for me the other day to do Ashtanga next to you. Practicing along side teachers makes the whole experience much deeper for me. There's so much energy in the room. It feels good. I also wanted to tell you that your poetry takes my breath away. Your words, how they are strung together, and the imagery you give are all things that in one way or another I have felt, but have never been able to express. I'm learning that I see the world in a similar way to you; although I don't know you well - but your words really do speak volumes to me. Very beautiful. all good thoughts to you, Jennifer L ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Caitlin Jennifer- I was in the class you covered on Thursday and I wanted to tell you it was absolutely amazing. I was carrying a lot emotionally that I could not shake; it was not until your class that I could actually connect with what was bothering me. I felt like this week was haunting me. But you began your class with a list of steps toward manifestation. One stuck with me: "Expect to be delighted." This felt so profound . I It was just...freeing, I would say. I was freed from being bogged down in overwhelmingly negative feelings, and could expect to be delighted and light and joyful in my work. You also asked us to have an intent for our practice, but I suppose is pretty standard but it stuck out for me that night. I wanted clarity and peace, and I feel I was actually able to move toward it. My big breakthrough: Realizing I am not as impervious as I assumed. I mean, it seems simple but I really could not connect with that understanding until practicing in your class. Lastly, you had us do an "OM" into the earth, which I had never done but it felt like nothing I had ever experienced before. I wish I could have thanked you personally, but I was just so caught up in myself at the time I didn't feel I could. So an email must suffice: thank you. -Caitlin PS: your playlists are amazing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tara Berro I've been a part of the gym scene over 20 years. I started teaching aerobics in 1983, became an amateur bodybuilder, got my BS in Sports Medicine, MA in Sports Psychology, and I'm not tired of gyms yet! While it is true, I spend most of my time out on the trails, I still love visiting a great gym now and then. I was so fortunate to be a guest and visited one of the yoga teachers on staff at Equinox, Jennifer Pastiloff. Whoa! I don't know why, but I always thought the yoga teachers who taught in health clubs would be less educated and not so great. I like to be wrong every now and again, and I was wrong! Jennifer is just vibrating at a really high frequency in this world of ours. Equinox should be so proud to have her. She brings such authenticity and lightness to the world of yoga. As a yoga practitioner for the last 12 years, I must say, I want to return to Jennifer's class again and again. I promise you, if you are fortunate to be a member of Equinox (more on that later), you need to take advantage of the "Class A" instruction of Jennifer Pastiloff. You will leave feeling loved and in love with your SELF even more. Equinox is a world class facility with all of the luxurious amenities one would expect from a club with the already great reputation it has. Oh, and for all you yogis out there, the cost of membership which includes EVERYTHING they offer, is far more affordable than you can imagine. Check it out, do the math, and say hello to Jennifer after you enjoy her class. She will touch you in the most amazing ways! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Carrie-Beth "Jennifer I was at your yoga class a few weeks ago at LuluLemon and just wanted to say you are fabulous! I really enjoyed it, and the healing sound bowls at the end were incredible. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Carrie-Beth Underwood Santa Monica ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maryellen Thank you for creating a healing space in your yoga classes. It means so much. It is so wonderful to have the freedom to sink into an extended restorative pose or any of the yoga poses. Thank you. With so much gratitude for who you are and your style of teaching, Mel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I went to your class last night because I wanted to tell you something, but evidently I never had the chance. Last September my older brother passed away, and for obvious reasons it sent me reeling. After spending only a week back at home, I flew back to California feeling really lost and out of touch with reality. That is when I decided to try out yoga, and I tried your Wednesday / Friday classes. I only took your classes for about six weeks, but let me just tell you that they changed my life. I really just wanted to let you know how many lives you touch, even when you are not aware you are doing so. Your class saved me from insanity and really allowed myself to refocus for just an hour twice a week, until I felt ok. So keep up your healing Jen! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Laura Donnelly "Jennifer Pastiloff is no ordinary yoga teacher. She infuses her classes with the scents of sage and lavender and the sounds of rock n roll music and laughter. She makes kicking your butt seem fun! And having been to her manifestation workshops and retreats I can say she will inspire you and even turn your life around if you will let her. She did it for me. Then she'll ply you with wine and chocolate. It really doesn't get better than that!" Xxx Laura Donnelly July 28th, 2011 co-star of new ABC drama "Missing" starring Ashley Judd! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alissa Finerman " Jennifer is one of my favorite yoga teachers and sources of inspiration." Alissa Finerman author of " Living in Your Top 1%" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jeanie Before I took Jennifer’s class my mood and energy was very low. Also I had not done any consistent exercise for awhile. Jennifer came to my house for a private lesson and the first thing that struck me was her warmth and gracious spirit. The lesson was fantastic. She guided me through the poses carefully and communicated all the positions that we did with great skill. She is an awesome teacher. I must say I felt better from the first lesson. My mood and energy improved and I was inspired to practice what she showed me. My energy level continues to improve dramatically and I have taken several lessons now and look forward to continuing on this path. I have received so much from doing Yoga with Jennifer way beyond my expectations. She gives so much to her students. Recently I went to see some friends from work and they all noticed that I had this glow. My boss actually asked me if I had a face lift! The stress and tensions I felt are melting away so I have A HAPPIER Countenance …THAT is THE BEST FACELIFT. I see so many improvements in my body strength, standing taller, breathing open to the world. It feels great and I am hooked! I highly recommend Jennifer and it is with great pleasure and respect for her work and being. She has truly an inspiration. Jeanie Von Sternberg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Patricia “Jennifer Pastiloff is an acquired taste – part yogi, part yenta, she will get you where you are going without you minding too terribly much! She’s one part function, one part feasibility, and three parts fun!” Patricia Rust Writer/Producer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laura Hi Jennifer, Class was great tonight. It was over before I knew it had practically started. See you next week. Laura ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amanda Davies January 24, 2011 Subject: Thank you! I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing workshop which touched me at my core. I am sooo looking forward to the retreat!!! This is something that I wrote during the workshop!! I laughed I cried I danced I sighed I sang I flowed I fought I let go. Namaste, :) Amanda x Amanda Davies-Santa Monica ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nicole- Hi Jennifer, Thanks again for the amazing class tonight and I would LOVE to be added to your mailing list! Hope to see you soon, Nicole PS Also – great music. I work at KCRW and find it such a pleasure to have great music to work – and do yoga – to. :) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Katy Seriously! You are amazing! I never knew yoga to be equal parts spiritually balancing and physically challenging. It's usually one or the other, but your classes are truly both. An outstanding work-out plus the reflective experience of tuning in to what we're manifesting??? Now THAT'S a rad class!!! In gratitude, Katy Katy Dougherty ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Actress Amy Jo Johnson: Thank you for an amazing retreat Jenn! My soul needed that. You are truly a gifted girl. The way you balance sincerity and levity is beautiful and healing. You are one funny powerful woman! |