About
In my mid-thirties, I discovered the wonders of a regular yoga practice
Being hard working, sporty and competitive I pushed myself doing increasingly difficult and strenuous forms of yoga and I was often injured and tired from overdoing things.
I pushed through every task just to get it done, all this while working as a freelance fashion designer with a busy family life. I was constantly tired, often stressed and I found it hard to wind down, switch off and relax.
Transitioning in my fifties to teaching yoga full time, I changed my style and approach
To a more laid-back, enjoyable and accessible yoga that feels good from the moment you start moving.
That helps us move with ease through in daily activities and supports us through life stages and natural aging processes.
With movement that develops joint stability, balance and strength which all need more care and attention with each passing decade.
Therapeutic approaches that ease common aches and pains, support recovery from injuries and even surgeries. (I had my left hip replaced 2.5 years ago so know what it’s like to recover from the assault of surgery)
Restful practices to replenishes your energy when tired with constructive rest and deep relaxation practices and promotes quality sleep
Yoga is a life-long well-being practice:
If you pay attention to where you are and what you have, you’ll discover a whole range of beneficial practices to support you through the stages of your life
Who I love to work with
If you:
Find that mainstream studios full of bendy bodies are just not appealing, love distinctive wlking walking shoes,, like to try something new,
work in a creative industry, run your owe business , are enjoying semin retirement or even full, your house renovations are taking forever,
Maybe you’re concerned about your aging parents or you have adult children who haven’t flown the nest nest or you’re sandwiched between the two.
Value wellbeing amuch more than you used to and local concerns get to Value community and connection
Youre in the right place
How I can take you to the next step
The best type of yoga class is where everyone in the room is experiencing the poses in their own way; and feel supported to take those explorations.
Yoga isn’t only about being bendy - there is so much more to explore in your class.
Tune in to how you feel: notice and pay attention to yourself in the here and now, honouring where you are today and make the choices that feel right for you in the moment.
My Qualifications
Teacher Trainings
200 Hour, British Wheel of Yoga
Yoga Campus Oct 20 - Feb 2022
50 Hour Yoga Nidra
Satyananda Yoga Centre, London (Bihar School of Yoga), June 2021
60 Hour Yoga Therapy for Insomnia and Sleep Recovery
Lisa Sanfilippo. Jan 2023
60 Hour Restorative Yoga Level 1
Judith Hanson Lasater. May 2024
Professional Development
Teaching Mixed Chair & Mat Classes, Kristine Weber, Subtle Yoga, April 2026
Teaching Meditation, Graham Burns & Isabell Britsch, Yoga Campus February 2026
Integrating Restorative Yoga into Classes, Adelene Cheong, Yoga Rise, November 2023
Integrating Meditation into General Yoga Classes
Isabell Britsch, Yoga Campus, April 2023
Yoga as a Somatic Practice
Susanne Lahusen, Yoga Campus, April 2022
Therapeutic Yoga: Our Dynamic Core
Doug Keller, Yoga Campus. Aug 2020
Therapeutic Yoga: Shoulder Stiffness
Doug Keller, Triyoga. July 2019
Get to know me What makes me tick inspires me
Yoga is my life-long passion, and I’ve become a bit of a geek, reading and listening to podcasts about science based yoga and wellness.
My own practice is very mixed, and depends on how I’m feeling on the day. There’s always some floor based feel good movement, a flow, sometimes some inversions like headstand, and meditation on most days. If I’m tired, my favourite restorative pose is legs up on a sofa. When I’m feeling energised, it’ll be active, experimental and playful.
I love pottering around my small London backyard, terrace, and 5 window boxes. I love nothing better than wandering around exploring a little town somewhere on the coast feeling the warmth on my skin, great food and long, lazy lunches in particular.
I’m always looking for ways to wear leggings with almost everything. As a former designer interested in sustainability I often while away the weekend mending and altering clothes - I am really picky about the way clothes fit and feel!
