ODDlight Teacher Feature: Ken Jones

The teachers at ODD are an endless source of knowledge, inspiration, and fun. What you see in class, however, is only half the story! This is the true story...of dozens of strangers... picked to teach in a studio... (work together) and have their lives shared on a blog...to find out what happens... when people stop being untouchable yoga teachers...and start getting real...The Real World, One Down Dog.

This month, we're putting the spotlight on Ken Jones, who teaches just about every class format, but we especially love the kindness and care he brings to the BEGIN class on Mondays in Echo Park at 6:45pm, which is designed to be a welcoming foundation to those who are new to yoga or to our studio! Students benefit from Ken's extensive knowledge of the practice (we're talking 1000s of hours and a healthy handful of certifications), love of community, and offbeat humor. He may be a man of few words, but those words below will definitely help you get to know why Ken is just ken. Here, he's definitely a 10. 

What are your "Big 3?" 

I actually don't know 🤔

Three words to describe yourself?

Funny, encouraging, loving.

One thing you're working on in your personal practice right now?

Firefly pose.

Where are you when you're not on the mat?

With my husband.

Favorite food or restaurant?

Thai food.

Something that inspires you?

My students, of course!

If your students take home ONE lesson from your class, what do you hope it is?

Your elbow is not an abdominal muscle 😏

Favorite and least favorite asana?

Favorite is twisted deer. Least favorite is full-frontal splits. 

Get to know Ken more by finding him on the class schedule!