I am passionate about making Yoga and Pilates accessible and affordable for all, whatever people's age, gender, race, size or level of bendiness - it just doesn't matter.   I incorporate a variety of traditional practices in movement, breath, and meditation. 

I teach in groups, on a 1:1 basis, run courses and workshops.  I teach in local gyms, like Nuffield, Rainbow LC and Cheam LC. I also teach chair yoga in residential, care and nursing homes in Sutton, Kingswood, Ewell and Croydon.

 

I trained with the British Wheel of Yoga because I wanted a robust foundation to teach yoga to a variety of people.   I am a qualified BWYQ Level 4 Dip (500 hours) teacher.  The training is rigorous and thorough; it included anatomy and physiology (A&P) to teach general classes, gentle years, and kids yoga.  For Pilates, I trained with HFE and have YMCA Mat L3 Pilates qualification.

 

Other qualifications:
 

• Certified to teach Yoga to Kids and Teens (Calm for Kids)

• certified BWYQ Gentle Years Yoga teacher

• certified Yin Yoga teacher (50 hours)

• certified Health Coach (EMCC)

• Accredited Menopause Yoga teacher (Petra Coveney of Menopause YogaTM)

 

I ran my first Menopause masterclass in October 2022, that included a Women's Circle, Yoga practice specifically designed for the Menopause, a booklet with tips and a copy of the practice as a free take away.
 

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, a safeguarding children and vulnerable people certificate, and a first-aid certificate.

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My background is completely different - I have spent many stressful years working in the financial and insurance services, and yoga helped me get through.  Nowadays, I am teaching yoga to a variety of people, with different abilities and conditions, and from different walks of life. 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️
For the rest, I have a passion for photography, painting, and glasswork and I just love to create and make things - even homemade blackberries jam and marmalade!🙌😄