With more than 30 years of experience teaching yoga, Jessie Chapman sees the practice as a deeply nourishing and supportive companion for everyday life. Her approach is rooted in accessibility, care, and a strong understanding of the nervous system, with a special appreciation for restorative yoga that helps replenish the body, calm the mind, and support emotional steadiness.
In 2002, Jessie created Radiance Retreats, curating holistic retreat experiences that nurture wellbeing on every level. Since then, she has been leading retreats in Byron Bay, Bali, New Zealand, and Europe, offering participants space to move with ease, breathe more fully, settle the nervous system, and rebuild strength and vitality. These experiences also include nourishing food, time in nature, meaningful connection, and personal support.
At Sangsurya Retreat, Jessie presents the Byron Bay Yoga Restore Wellness Retreats, featuring hands-on yoga adjustments from Jessie and facilitators, daily guided walks, evening yoga nidra, meditation, and a variety of other holistic and wellness classes designed to renew body, mind, and spirit. Set within Sangsurya’s peaceful natural surrounds, these retreats invite guests to slow down, reset, and reconnect.
Drawing on immersive yoga teacher trainings and years of dedicated study, Jessie meets students wherever they are, offering practices that are both supportive and gently challenging. She is also the author of four inspirational yoga books published internationally and the co-creator of the Radiance Yoga DVD series.