A Little More About Me
First and foremost, I have been a yoga teacher for 18 years, and yoga is not confined to my mat alone. It is a toolbox for life, a means through which I benefit from the wisdom of ancient teachings, find meditation in every moment, and cultivate gratitude in all aspects of life.
I wholeheartedly believe in the healing and therapeutic nature of yoga, embracing its transformational power as a sustainable source of happiness. My aim when teaching is to help students tap into their unique energy and gain a broader perspective on life, fostering contentment and gratitude. I hope to guide them in understanding themselves in ways they may not have explored before.
I discovered yoga in my mid-twenties when I was a typical London girl, caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, feeling a bit lost. When the opportunity to attend a yoga class arose, I eagerly embraced it. That weekly class soon became my sanctuary in the midst of London's chaos.
My first teacher was a tremendous source of inspiration, and my love for the practice grew. Eventually, I found myself at the Sivananda Ashram in London, which quickly became my second home for the next three years. I immersed myself in every learning opportunity, delving into karma yoga, advanced asana practice, Sanskrit, and meditation. During this time, I felt a deep calling to go further and a desire to share the tools and practices that had filled me with immense gratitude.
To pursue my aspiration, I embarked on a rigorous teacher training program with The British Wheel of Yoga. This demanding process required three years of dedicated practice, a six-month foundation course, and two years of residential weekends, ultimately leading to my 500-hour Teaching Diploma. The training was comprehensive, encompassing various lineages and providing a deeper understanding of our individual practices while equipping us with the skills necessary for teaching.
My teaching style is rooted in my personal experiences of life and yoga. I aim to bridge the perceived gap between student and guide, offering a lab-like atmosphere in my classes. My intention is to provide each student with a true understanding of their own practice so that they can carry the lessons they learn home and become independent yogis.
I feel incredibly fortunate to teach with the freedom and knowledge gained from my comprehensive training in asana, modifications, adjustments, sequencing, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy.
In addition to my initial training, I pursued specialized courses with renowned teachers Uma Dinsmore-Tully and Jo Manuel. These focused on teaching yoga for pregnancy and yoga for children which lead to my second line of work; I am a birth worker. I come from a lineage of birth workers, healers, nurses, and caregivers, and over time, I have felt a stronger pull towards this realm. Becoming a Doula was a natural progression for me because I know from personal experience that it is possible to have a birth that is remembered as special, magical, joyful, or at the very least, fondly cherished. I am deeply passionate about supporting other women in having their own empowering birth experiences.
Pregnancy is a sacred time in a woman's life, and giving birth allows us to embrace our inner warriors, provided we have the time, space, and tranquility to connect with our primal instincts. I provide a platform for my clients, offering them information and support to make informed choices. I advocate for their decisions and teach their partners how to be the best birth support they can be. I create a safe space for them to labour in and the ultimate endorsement of my work is if a mama says “yes I felt empowered!” regardless of the actual events of her birth.
These are the things that motivate me, that keep the world looking fresh and alive for me everyday. There is a spark of love that each of us holds in our hearts for ourselves and others and when we are in touch with that spark, that’s when we all realize that we share a collective responsibility for our world.
This work, this message makes me happy.