We recently had the chance to connect with Jasmine Jelsema and have shared our conversation below.
Jasmine, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Today was a fairly average day for me. But each day always looks completely different. Right when I wake up it is mission get my little one ready for school and on the bus. Once he’s off and on his way, I make a mental list of what needs to be done as I clean up the kitchen from breakfast. This morning I guided a restorative yoga class at YogaSix, and right after that I scooted on downtown to Bridge Water Place to lead another yoga class. From there, I went to Unique Plant Shop to drop off some mystery boxes and rings and count inventory. But, of course, before I went there, I had to stop and get myself and Jen (the owner) some coffee. After that, I stopped into Second Vibess to drop off some of my goddess spray, rings, bracelets, business cards, tarot card pulls, and keychains. Funny story, the last stop I had to make was to Khols for an amazon return becuase I had ordered replacement microphone covers for the yoga studios, and they sent me XXXXL large ones. After dinner and bedtime for my little dude, its back to studying and trying to finish of the never-ending t0-do list. Today that included, -Create Facebook events for my upcoming classes and sound baths, -update the website, -create posts, all the fun things.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a Reiki healer, yoga teacher, artist, and Ayurvedic wellness coach. My work is all about weaving together energy healing, mindfulness, movement, and creativity to support self-healing.
I studied mind-body medicine at Evergreen State College in Washington, where I learned a lot about energy healing, herbalism, public health, psychology and how mental, emotional, and physical health are all connected.
Right now, I’m really looking forward to creating more space for people to connect to others and themselves. For me this looks like pop-up events, workshops, classes and gatherings that blend holistic wellness practices. My passion is all about helping others feel empowered to tap into their own self-healing practices, so they feel supported, inspired, and heart-led.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Each moment that I have experienced has shaped my world. One of my favorite world shapers was when I attended my first Rainbow Gathering. I believe it was July, 2013. Each year, there is a huge gathering of people from all over the country and world that meet at different national parks across America to come together and live as a community. There is no exchange of money, only trade and barter. There are camps constantly cooking up food to share, different workshops, a nightly dinner circle, and a constant drum circle that you can always feel the beat from. The entire experience is a trip! But, the part that always sticks with me was on July 4, the morning of silence. When you wake up, no one speaks, everyone tries to be as quiet as possible until everyone gathers together in the main meadow to hold hands and chant om together. The circle of people is so big, the person across from you in the massive circle has a blurry face. We were spanning the rolling hills of Montana and it was magical. Om is such a powerful medicine for the soul. Having so many people gather together and focus on the healing of our earth was heart-shaping for me. Being surrounded by people who understand and honor that Mother Nature provides us with the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Receiving that soul medicine helped me feel more grounded in my practice to connect with nature’s rhythms and tap into more natural healing practices.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering has been one of my biggest teachers. It’s taught me to be discerning, to hold gratitude in a way that success never could, and to really feel empathy for others. I know what it’s like to be brand new to yoga and feel frustrated with my body. I know what it’s like to sit with pain, both physical and emotional. I understand how it feels to seek out alternative healing options.
Those moments pushed me toward my own practices, breathwork to calm my nervous system, self-healing rituals to move through trauma, and tools to shift negative thought patterns. Suffering gave me a chance to actually use what I now share with others. It’s not just theory for me, it’s lived experience. That’s why I show up the way I do: to create space, share practices, and remind people that their healing is possible too.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I want to make holistic practices feel welcoming and accessible for everyone. For me, that means creating community spaces, offering donation-based events, and sharing all I’ve learned from my own healing work. It is my passion to help people discover their own self-healing practices that support mind and body wellness.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes. In Ayurveda, there’s the idea of dharma, its all about living in alignment with your true purpose. Doing what feels right, with intention and heart, not just for praise. Ayurveda supports the idea that each person was put on this earth for a unique reason, which is why we all have different innate gifts, desires, and inclinations.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jasminemoonenergy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminemoonenergy/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-jelsema/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithjasminej/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasmineMoonEnergy
Image Credits
Claire Peterson
Emily Kendziorski
Annaliese Jelsema
