About Teacher

I have been a yoga student since my early 20's, whilst living in London with a stressful job and lifestyle - so attending yoga classes became my sanctuary.  It was easy to fall in love with yoga because of the many benefits I gained as it started to transform me for the better.

So, a few years later as my interest grew, I  started teacher training with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) and started teaching in the late 80’s.  I have been teaching ever since, still studying & learning and of course, still practising on a daily basis as my main refuge.

For me, yoga became a way of life and life long journey which I am grateful for and feel privileged teach.

Training

The British Wheel of Yoga Teacher Training  (Dip. BWY) UK

BWY Teacher Training Observation Assessor (TPOT) UK

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta School (Dip. SYV) Canada

Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs Institute (YHLB) UK

Mindfulness, Compassion, Insight & Wisdom @ Samye Ling, Scotland

I have had many training's along the way and incorporated the best bits into my teachings - some of my training/studies have been with many well respected international yoga teachers and traditions, some of which include: Himalayan Institute; Insight Yoga  & Meditation; Yin Yoga; Restorative Yoga; Energy Medicine Yoga; Somatic Yoga; Neuro Somatic Mindfulness; Heart Math and Qi Gong.

Teaching Experience

I have taught many hundreds of people over the years in a wide variety of settings here and abroad, including London & Egypt where I lived and Turkey where I led week-long Yoga + Mindfulness retreats  I now live in West Cumbria and have been tutoring classes, courses/workshops and giving 1to1 yoga therapy sessions since 2002.

Teaching Style

I would say I have a gentle, eclectic and inclusive style of teaching, having been influenced by many great teachers and traditions of both Yoga and Mindfulness - and take all the best bits!

I believe that yoga is not about achieving very advanced postures, in fact yoga postures, ASANA, is only one element of a balanced yoga practice.  Its more important how the postures feels for you than how it looks as every body is different - literally!

I encourage everyone to work at their own level and pace, considering yoga experiences, fitness level and how you find yourself today.  So I offer different variations / modifications to suit every body, as I approach yoga in a very accessible and non-competitive way. I aim to create a positive & nurturing environment so students can experience their own practice unfold in a relaxed and caring atmosphere. 

The Yogi Salutation we recite together at end of practice

lokāḥ samastāḥ sukhino-bhavaṁtu auṁ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ |

May all (samastah) the worlds (lokha) become (bhavantu) happy (sukhino). Om Peace Peace Peace 

स्वस्तिप्रजाभ्यः परिपालयंतां न्यायेन मार्गेण महीं महीशाः । गोब्राह्मणेभ्यः शुभमस्तु नित्यं लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनोभवंतु ॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः |