Jessi Townesmith
Since a young age, Jessi has studied dance and creative movement. Since her first RYT200 teacher training in 2008, Jessi has led retreats and workshops throughout the States, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Bali, and Costa Rica. She completed her RYT500 certification in 2012 and now leads teacher trainings in places she most enjoys sharing.
Jessi teaches a Vinyasa based practice to combine elements of dance and natural movement with traditional yogic sequencing. She incorporates attention to rhythm of the breath and allows for organic movement to flow in each pose. She is grateful for the journey of yogic creativity and loves to share this movement of bliss with others along the way.
Jessi, along with her husband Zach and her parents, created Seven Springs Retreat Center in her mountain home of East Tennessee. Inspired by retreat centers from around the world, Seven Springs provides a natural and holistic space for local and global communities to experience high quality holistic education in the United States. Retreats offered vary from yoga, massage, natural medicines and foods, creativity, social innovation, team-building, eco-building and permaculture.
For a portion of the year, Jessi lives and teaches in Guatemala. She originally found herself in Guatemala in 2009, called to work with local women's cooperatives and artisans. She founded JUSTA, an NGO and holistic network that connects indigenous artisans, global designers, and projects that promote self-sustaining development, creative expression, and holistic empowerment within family and community. Learn more about JUSTA here.
Upcoming YTTS with Jessi
200 HR
Immerse yourself in the transformative power of a Kula 200hr YTT with expansive views of the majestic Lake Atitlan. Connect with likeminded yogis, excavate your inner teacher, and explore the power of the Lake over our 22 day program!
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Set against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the program blends in-person workshops, a 4-nights retreat, online content, and community connection. Over two months, participants will explore yoga philosophy, ceremony, energetic anatomy, and nature-based wisdom—culminating in a transformative, heart-centered experience
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In our new location offering, Casa Floresta, come join us and awaken the power of your spirit while living in a conscious living community overlooking the incredible Lake Atitlan, in the western highlands of Guatemala. Majestic mountain scenery and mystical lake serenity create a profound transformative energy deep within the soul.
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300 HR
Our Guatemala 300-hr YTT explores a fusion of the practice and philosophy of the mystical traditions of Yoga, Shamanism, Ancient Wisdom, and Sound Healing. This training focuses on honing in on your essence as a teacher; following your greatest excitement towards the cultivation of your unique gifts. Through self-expansion and embodiment, we support you to radiate the teachings of yoga in your own powerful and distinct ways.
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Our Guatemala 300-hr YTT explores a fusion of the practice and philosophy of the mystical traditions of Yoga, Shamanism, Ancient Wisdom, and Sound Healing. This training focuses on honing in on your essence as a teacher; following your greatest excitement towards the cultivation of your unique gifts. Through self-expansion and embodiment, we support you to radiate the teachings of yoga in your own powerful and distinct ways.
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Our Guatemala 300-hr YTT explores a fusion of the practice and philosophy of the mystical traditions of Yoga, Shamanism, Ancient Wisdom, and Sound Healing. This training focuses on honing in on your essence as a teacher; following your greatest excitement towards the cultivation of your unique gifts. Through self-expansion and embodiment, we support you to radiate the teachings of yoga in your own powerful and distinct ways.
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Upcoming Events & Retreats with Jessi
Additional Trainings
Our 30hr YTT is a soulful immersion into the reflective, receptive, and nourishing qualities of YIN energy. This training invites you to slow down, unplug, and realign with your inner rhythms through the healing practices of Yin Yoga, embodied presence, and subtle energetics. Rooted in stillness, this journey is an invitation to sense, feel, and heal—supporting the restoration of your nervous system and deepening your connection to Spirit. Through gentle practices, self-inquiry, and conscious community, we guide you to embody the essence of YIN and awaken your unique power from within.
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Our 30hr YTT is a soulful immersion into the reflective, receptive, and nourishing qualities of YIN energy. This training invites you to slow down, unplug, and realign with your inner rhythms through the healing practices of Yin Yoga, embodied presence, and subtle energetics. Rooted in stillness, this journey is an invitation to sense, feel, and heal—supporting the restoration of your nervous system and deepening your connection to Spirit. Through gentle practices, self-inquiry, and conscious community, we guide you to embody the essence of YIN and awaken your unique power from within.
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Retreats
Reconnect with nature during this 3-day yoga and hiking retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Practice yoga, explore scenic trails, and unwind in the peaceful setting of Seven Springs.
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A 4-day women’s holistic wellness retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Experience yoga, elemental ceremonies, herbal learning, nourishing meals, and meaningful community in nature.
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Reconnect with nature during this 3-day yoga and hiking retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Practice yoga, explore scenic trails, and unwind in the peaceful setting of Seven Springs.
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This all-inclusive experience invites you to explore the vibrant Maya cultures, traditions, and landscapes of this sacred region while reflecting on the ripples we can create within ourselves and in the world.
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Unplug from daily stress during this nature retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy yoga, mindfulness practices, nourishing meals, and peaceful forest surroundings at Seven Springs.
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A 4-day women’s holistic wellness retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Experience yoga, elemental ceremonies, herbal learning, nourishing meals, and meaningful community in nature.
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Revitalize Your Relationship in the Heart of the Great Smoky Mountains
Join us for a transformative 3-day couples retreat designed to deepen your connection and rejuvenate your partnership. Nestled in the serene foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Seven Springs offers an idyllic setting to escape daily routines and immerse yourself in nature and each other's company.
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Reconnect with nature during this 3-day yoga and hiking retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Practice yoga, explore scenic trails, and unwind in the peaceful setting of Seven Springs.
REGISTER NOW
Unplug from daily stress during this nature retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy yoga, mindfulness practices, nourishing meals, and peaceful forest surroundings at Seven Springs.
REGISTER NOW
Reconnect with nature during this 3-day yoga and hiking retreat in the Smoky Mountains. Practice yoga, explore scenic trails, and unwind in the peaceful setting of Seven Springs.
Immerse yourself in the transformative power of a Kula 200hr YTT with expansive views of the majestic Lake Atitlan. Connect with likeminded yogis, excavate your inner teacher, and explore the power of the Lake over our 22 day program!
REGISTER NOW!