AZ Jessica Armendariz

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I love yoga - full stop! My name is Jessica but I prefer to be called AZ Ive lived in many places but I now call NC home I joined the Army at and had an amazing career that spanned over years before I retired taking with me some awesome memories and a lot of wear and tear While active duty I enjoyed training hard and supplementing with CrossFit and BJJ but between the heavy physical toll on my body over the years and the crazy incessant stress I began to break down My body ached my soul was tired! Thank goodness for my husband who dragged me kicking to my first yoga class And I never looked back  Yoga for me was exactly what my body needed and my mind craved I loved that I could modify or intensify any pose or sequence to fit what I needed in the movement despite my injuries mental and physical When I practice for - minutes I feel at peace present on my mat and in my body  I found Hot Asana a couple of years ago through a wonderful yoga teacher; she also encouraged me to attend teacher training through Hot Asana Yoga University I didnt think that I would ever teach but here I am - stoked to share yoga with anyone who needs to sweat move or find peace   My favorite classes are Hot Vinyasas - the sweatier the better! Im a wife mother dog and chicken mama and when Im not in studio you can find me elbow deep in my garden in the kitchen baking or just hanging out with my fur-child and family  Yoga is for everyone truly no matter where youre at yoga meets you there to strengthen and soothe you Hope to see you on your mats!.