NOW JESS was born from my ongoing pursuit to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle in a constantly changing and busy world. As an Aussie expat now living in London, my days are filled with teaching yoga and sharing my passion for the practice that has given me so much. When I’m not teaching or practicing yoga myself I can be found here. NOW JESS is a space for me to create and share my thoughts with others also looking for balance.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Jess… well actually it’s not. Jess is my middle name, my first name is Pru. However, introducing myself has never been straightforward. Despite being a simple enough name, it is often misunderstood. Over the years, I have introduced myself as Pru, only to have people mistake it for Sue, Chris, Prune, Prude, or a number of other strange variations. After a while, I even started using easier names to avoid awkward conversations. The idea of using my middle name had crossed my mind before. So, when we packed up our lives in Australia and made the big move to Sweden in 2015, I took the leap and became NOW JESS.

I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where I found my love of coffee and cafes. In the late 2000’s I journeyed up the east coast of Australia to the Northern Beaches of New South Wales. Where I fell in love with the warm weather, stunning beaches, and an active outdoor lifestyle. This is where my love of Yoga all began. Fast forward 7 years and I made another big move. This time heading to Stockholm, Sweden! There I spent the long cold winters reading good books and drinking coffee (now decaf) in cosy cafes. The long daylight hours of summer allowed me to enjoy the cities thriving outdoor lifestyle. It’s all about balance. Now I’m learning to navigate life in London!

Feel free to explore, come join me for some yoga, or take a moment to read the blog, where I hope you might find some inspiration and enjoyment.