Hi, I’m Jessie, creator of The Happy Movement!
I was born with an invisible disability that made things pretty challenging growing up, especially at school, where certain areas of my brain made things harder. But acting and drama were my escape. Playing games, being part of a team and simply having fun gave me freedom and joy. It helped me connect deeply with myself, and others - it was my happy place.
Then one day, feeling so lost in myself, I discovered yoga and it completely changed my life. Moving and breathing with intention gave me the same kind of thrill I used to feel on stage. It became my new way to “act” After training as a yoga teacher in India and taking loads of extra courses since then, I left my corporate job in 2020 and jumped headfirst into teaching yoga full-time.
As I got older, I thought professional acting would be the same, but it wasn’t. The industry was super competitive, financially tough, and it left me feeling lost and disconnected from the playful side of myself that I’d loved so much. Life became a bit lifeless, and so did I!
Over time, my classes organically grew into something a bit different from the standard yoga class. People kept telling me, “this isn’t like a normal class…but I love it and it really works!”
Without realising it, I’d been blending everything I loved about acting: creativity through drama exercisers, connectivity - with the grounding, breath-work and movement of yoga, and at the heart of it all: joy.
That’s when it clicked - I had created a method. It wasn’t about following a script or sticking to a traditional yoga format - it was about giving people a space to laugh, move, and feel free to be themselves. And perhaps most importantly, to have fun for the sake of having fun!
And that’s how The Happy Movement was born. It’s my way of helping others rediscover the play and joy they were born with - just like I did. Whether it’s through yoga, drama, or a mix of both, I want to help you tap into your playful, authentic self.
Let’s play, move, and find joy together!
How You Can Get Involved with The Happy Movement
Join The Happy Movement for a 4-Day Retreat to Reconnect with Your Playful Spirit
Tired of the 'meh' in life? Ready for something more?
Done with endless self-improvement and ready for pure joy?
Step away from the grind and into a space where fun and laughter reign.
April 3-6 2025
Suffolk, Potash Barns
Join The Happy Movement Online for a Weekly ‘Happy Movement’ Class
Feeling stuck in the monotony of life? Ready to swap stress and self-improvement for joy and lightness? Join our Happy Movement online class - a 60-minute weekly escape designed to help you reconnect with your playful side and rediscover the joy you were born with.
This class is all about moving, laughing, and letting go. Using a blend of yoga, qigong, and theatre-inspired practices, we’ll guide you through an experience that’s lighthearted, energizing, and fun. There’s no pressure to be perfect or “get it right.”
