About Natalie Wild
Natalie Jade Victoria Wild
Founder of Jade Journeys
I am quite a nerd, with big dreams and a passionate heart. I have a curious personality and a deep love for nature and music…
I discovered yoga more than 5 years ago. At the time, I was studying in Hong Kong and felt called to book a 1 week yoga & meditation retreat in Ubud. Among the Balinese rice fields I showed up for my first class and had this strong sense of arriving home.
Ever since, I have continuously returned to yoga and deepened my practice through >500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica (2021) and India (2023).
Jade Journeys is a collection and evolving representation of everything that nourishes my mind, body, heart and soul. A sanctuary for yoga, philosophy and health.
Excited to have you here on this journey… Looking forward to connect ♡
Lots of love,
xx Natalie
B.Sc. Business & Economics 𑁍
Stockholm School of Economics
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training 𑁍
School Yoga Institute, Costa Rica
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training 𑁍
Kashish Yoga, India
EDUCATION
WHY I CREATED JADE JOURNEYS
After graduating business school I joined the skincare startup MANTLE as their second employee. I really cherish my time there - I loved being around creative and entrepreneurial woman in the health and beauty industry and learnt so much everyday.
Later on, I began working with my dear friends from university who founded the boutique investment bank Scarp Partners in Stockholm. I find finance exciting because of how it can unlock and enable innovative companies to expand and have greater impact.
For the past 5.5 years I have been exploring my interest for yoga, health and spirituality on the side… I completed 500 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training in India and Costa Rica, did various health courses, cleansing protocols & consumed a lot of books and podcasts...
Initially, I’ve just been keen to deepen my own yoga and health routine... But after a profound month of yoga teacher training in India back in October 2023, I began feeling called to pass on these incredible practices and what I’ve learnt…
I moved back to one of my favourite places in the world - Costa Rica. A magical blue zone I discovered in the beginning of 2021. It continuously draws me back because of the healthy lifestyle and the connection to nature I am able to have there. The simple, slow yet abundant life nourishes me deeply.
I began teaching yoga for adults and soon also children whilst thinking how I could share my passion for yoga, personal growth and spirituality in a way that felt good for me. The idea for Jade Journeys was born.
I had yoga students in my classes requesting online classes they could take when they got back home from their holidays so after some thought, I decided to create a Youtube channel for Jade Journeys.
I began uploading some digital classes to introduce people to yoga from the comfort of their own home. The classes are designed to be beginner-friendly and accessible to do from anywhere in the world without any equipment. As time went by, I felt drawn to share more of my personal experience of yoga and the teachings and science behind it.
For me, yoga is so much more than a physical practice. It takes you on a journey into yourself… I am continuously mind blown by how truthful and well-articulated the ancient yogic texts are.
I really resonate with everything about yogic philosophy and truly believe that the 8 Limbs of Yoga serve as a great compass for us to live a healthier and happier life.
At the end of the day, Jade Journeys is all about encouraging you to go on an inner journey... I share my own reflections and teachings with the intention that it can help other people to discover new things about themselves.
I hope you enjoy this process of growth with me ོ
You can follow me on my personal Instagram and read more about my experiences on Linkedin.