movement | mind | energy
embodied anatomy, holistic psychology & practical philosophy
15+ certifications
& specialties
1400+ hours of
bodywork & meditation training
Masters Student of
Psychotherapy
10+ years of
experience
“The very reason for nature's existence is for the
education of the soul” — Swami Vivekananda
Welcome to Vivid Life Co. My name is Jess.
I am a breath-centred yoga practitioner, bodywork therapist and Masters student in Psychotherapy. I am a passionate student of Eastern and Western traditions, specialising in Taoist Alchemy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic philosophy. My purpose in life is to learn, teach and connect with others, and I seek to weave an intricate web between meaning and the human experience.
My approach to teaching & personal therapy includes ❊
Holistic Psychology and Dynamic Psychotherapy
Incorporating modern psychological techniques with psychodynamic applications, including psychosomatic therapy, bodywork therapy and bioenergetics.
01Taoist Psychology and Five Element Theory
A dynamic mix of ancient philosophy from the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Wisdom that facilitates a wholesome integration of nature into your human experience.
02Yoga & Meditation Practices and Ayurvedic Philosophies
Various practices that range from restorative yin yoga to dynamic vinyasa, with further incorporations of breathwork and meditation, mobility and flexibility, and spiritual practices that extend into your daily life.
03Modern Physiology, Embodied Anatomy & Zen Thai Shiatsu
A blend of bodywork therapy and psychosomatic meditations that combine years of personal practice and professional training. Your physical body is the living map of your mental and emotional experience. By working with the physical matrix we are often granted deeper access to the mental and emotional landscape. ‘The way you move is the way you think’ (Gwyn Williams - Zen Thai Shiatsu Master)
04There are various ways you can work with me, ranging from local community classes, workshops & events, private groups and 1:1 training or therapy. For more information, refer to the sessions below or reach out for a friendly chat. We can discuss your needs, goals and personal desires, and determine if a shared intention can be cultivated.
Work with me…
Personalised yoga for people wanting more individual guidance and support than a general group class can offer.
Sessions can include:
yin or restorative yoga therapy
dynamic vinyasa, movement and mobility practices
meditation, breathwork and nervous-system practices
personalised home practices
60 minutes - $130
75 minutes - $150
90 minutes - $170
A bodywork-focused session similar to Thai Massage that combines assisted movement, compression, stretching and therapeutic touch to support relaxation, mobility and nervous system regulation.
75 minutes - $150
90 minutes - $170
Individual sessions for people wanting a move embodied approach to stress, emotional patterns, recovery, nervous-system regulation and self-understanding.
Sessions may include a personalised combination of:
somatic and body-based therapy (including yoga therapy)
nervous-system regulation
psychosomatic exploration
yin/restorative yoga therapy
breathwork, meditation and energy work (TCM & 5 Element informed)
movement and mobility
personalised practices to take home
60 minutes - $150
75 minutes - $170
90 minutes - $185
(all initial appointments are 90 minutes)
Bookings available:
Monday 9:30am / 11:30am / 1:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am / 11:30am / 1:30pm
Thursday 9:30am / 11:30am / 1:30pm
To book, please call, text or email below.
Feedback,
from clients and students
“Jesska has a wonderful teaching style that offers progressional opportunities for yogis of all levels. Her classes are well cued and delivered clearly with an obvious devotion, respect and deep knowledge of the practice. It is a joy and a privilege to be a recipient of Jesska’s teachings”
— Fiona
“My sessions with you are so important to me and I treasure them, each and every time. The main reason why my yoga has improved so much is because of all the new methods you offer to move and feel our bodies. I could go on and on but all I really want to say is…you are incredibly talented and yoga lives very deep inside of you. Namaste”
— Anonymous
“Jesska makes every session feel like it’s fuelling you — not just physically, but also emotionally and spiritually. Thank you so much for your teachings”
— Jodie
“I come to you for growth and education. But I also think I come to you for authenticity. Because you are so authentically yourself that it’s made me show up authentically in my own life and in my own personal practice. And the knowledge you share…you just have so much knowledge”
— Steph
“Jess’ classes and teachings are always fantastic. I learn something new every time I attend, and I extend my mind and body into new possibilities. Her instruction is thoughtful and intuitive, with clear delivery that is easy to follow. I love the way she introduces you to so much more than asana. There is always so much depth to her teaching”
— Alex
“Today’s workshop with Jess was truly amazing. So thought provoking with many reinforcements of AHA moments. I enjoyed it immensely. It was so very interesting and Jesska is very gifted at explaining spiritual concepts in a way that meets the practicality of science. SO GOOD! I’m really looking forward to next week.”
— Anonymous
“It has been great to learn more about the practice of yoga, beyond the asanas and into its other branches. I have much gratitude to Jess for facilitating these workshop sessions. Hopefully she holds many more.”
— Hubert
“I am extremely appreciative of my time with you. Your words and how you express things; I could print them, frame them, and put them on the wall. It’s like drinking pure gold for the thirsty mind and soul. I am very grateful.”
— Lana
Book a session or request a phone call— a chance to chat through your personal goals and get a feel for how I coach and teach. If you're looking for something more personal than my community classes, I’d love to work with you one-on-one.