My yoga practice

Yoga has been a part of my life since I tried my first class in 2000. I started going to viniyoga classes, looking for a way to become more flexible in my body and to enjoy some relaxation. After just a few months I began to observe positive changes in myself on a physical, emotional and spiritual level in ways that were much more profound than I had imagined. I embraced these transformations and knew that I wanted to learn more about the ancient system of yoga so that one day I would be able to share this with others.

A few years later I discovered Astanga Vinyasa under the guidance of a great teacher
and was immediately drawn to the meditative flow of the practice and the discipline
it instilled. The challenges and rewards I encountered helped me to learn a lot about
myself.

This process of self-enquiry continues, particularly through regular pranayama and
meditation practice and, above all, endeavouring to practice my yoga off, as well as on,the mat.

My teaching

In 2003, I completed the British Wheel of Yoga foundation course and later travelled
to India to attend the Astanga Vinyasa teacher training programme at Brahmani Yoga
in Goa, certified by the Yoga Alliance. More recently, I have studied with Paul Grilley, gaining a certificate in Yin Yoga and Anatomy training.

I currently teach Hatha, Astanga Vinyasa, Dynamic Flow and Yin Yoga in my classes in
Brighton and Hove. Since 2010 I have also been teaching occasional workshops locally
and yoga holidays abroad.

My teaching style demonstrates an enthusiastic, yet nurturing and sensitive approach. I recognise that no two bodies are the same and that each time we come to our mat we
are starting from a different place, whether that be physically, energetically, mentally or emotionally. From this understanding I place an emphasis on individual attention to encourage each student to be to explore their own their own practice at their own pace.

I continue my studies at regular workshops and teaching intensives. My greatest
inspiration is drawn from the teachings of Astanga Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Satyananda and
Yin Yoga as well as my own students.