This is my philosophy.  There have been times when I might have said yes too quickly but equally, no-one lives forever..

This is why I decided to go for my Yoga teacher training. A passion to learn and to teach.  Following a trip to Thailand I got back to my desk in Edinburgh and thought no! No more...

And so I did it, and I want to share my journey and musings.

 

My Yoga Journey

I started ballet at a really young age of 2 and fell in love with being free to move and letting my imagination run wild. Often I was found looking at my mum's Iyengar Yoga book and imitating the yoga images over and over. This connection with movement has never left me. Inspired, I studied Performing Arts specialising in Contemporary Dance at De Montfort University, Bedford, and continued to study Community Education at Edinburgh University where I specialised in Community Arts and Youth Work.

I found my way to Yoga after going to a gym class during a stressful period of work where I tried Power Yoga. My coordination at first was terrible and I was struggling to keep up with the class but still really enjoyed attending. I then decided to do a beginner class to see if that could help my coordination and balance. At this point Yoga was still a purely physical practice to me. It was not until several years later that I went on a trip to India where I travelled to Kerala and Goa and really started to be drawn to the spiritual and meditative side of Yoga. I got up as early as 6am to do Yoga practice and discovered Ashtanga Yoga. I was hooked. I liked how the physical benefits improved my health and was especially drawn to the chanting and the wonderful philosophy of Yoga.

Two years of regular yoga practice later, after attending a Yoga retreat in Granada and a trip to Thailand, I took the leap and signed up to a Yoga teacher training course. This course would become what I felt to be a challenge and reward at the same time, learning and memorising sancript and Yoga philosophy, finding self acceptance and realising that it is ok if you cannot do every single yoga pose. This course has given me real confidence to teach yoga in the community and share this feeling of excitement.

Yoga for Kids

My style of kids Yoga classes is drawn to delivering fun and creative yoga sessions. Yoga journeys are a vital part of these classes, where kids can nourish their creativity using movement in their body to tell a story while breath work helps the kids feel more calm. Having completed my Kids Yoga Teacher training with Rainbow Kids Yoga in London, I quickly realised how passionate I am about working with kids of all ages to help them reach their full potential.

Yoga for Adults

My style of classes is drawn to delivering dynamic sequences with focus on flow and restorative styles of yoga where students can focus on deep relaxation and connection of movement with breath. I love sharing that inner work with others and for them to leave feeling happier at ease and with a smile. I strongly believe that everyone can do yoga in the right supportive environment. I am a registered RYT-200 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Having completed my training at Meadowlark Yoga Edinburgh in 2015 my style of yoga is distinctively Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow influenced.

Baby Massage

My baby massage courses are about providing quality time between parent and baby, relaxing and enjoying special time together. Parent and baby are introduced to baby massage, loving touch, gentle stretches and songs. I work with you to promote confidence, help you learn how to communicate with your baby and understand their cues of responsiveness in a nurturing and stress free environment.I am a qualified Baby Massage Instructor, having completed my training with the Scottish School of Child and Baby Massage and an accredited Massage Therapist with the Scottish School of Massage where I obtained Diplomas in both, Sport and Remedial Massage as well as Indian Head Massage.

PREGNANCY YOGA

As a Pregnancy Yoga teacher I am extremely passionate about the holistic mind and body benefits yoga can bring to support women through birth and after. I believe yoga is for everyone and is a great support to help mums to de-stress, connect with others, share our journeys and become part of a community. Pregnancy Yoga classes are a fantastic way to nourish our bodies and physically and emotionally improve our health and wellbeing. I am currently running weekly classes in Pregnancy Yoga where I offer a relaxed and calming space for women to practise and provide practical tools to support women during their pregnancy and birth.

mum & Baby Yoga

My style of Post natal Mum & Baby Yoga classes is focused on supporting women after birth. 
It is a great way to nourish our bodies physically and emotionally, as well as improving health and well being. I especially focuses on breath awareness, building strength and flexibility and creating a safe space for women to bond with their baby.​ I am currently running weekly classes in Mum & Baby Yoga where I offer a relaxed and calming space for women to practice yoga with their baby and supportive space for women to meet together and share experiences.



Qualifications and Experience

  • RYT-200 Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance

  • RYT-100 Yin Yoga Teacher

  • Rainbow Kids Yoga qualified Kids Yoga Teacher

  • Qualified Baby Massage Instructor with Scottish School of Child & Baby Massage

  • British Wheel of Yoga qualified Pregnancy Yoga Teacher and Postnatal Yoga Teacher

  • FEDANT Registered qualified Birthing Instructor with Relax and Breathe.

  • First Aid & Mental Health First Aid qualified

  • BA (Hons) Community Education

  • Level 3 CIPD in Learning & Development

  • HND Performing Arts (Contemporary Dance & Drama)

  • Diploma in Indian Head Massage / Remedial and Sports Massage at Scottish Massage School

  • VTCT Level 3 - Certificate in Swedish massage

  • Self-employed Yoga Teacher running several regular classes since January 2016

  • Being part of Edinburgh Food Social, planning and delivering healthy cooking session in primary schools

  • Working freelance for Step It Up teaching kids Hip Hop in nurseries.

  • Previously taught weekly kids Yoga classes at Sunshine Yoga, Shanti Collective and Yellow Bamboo yoga studio.

  • Delivered outreach classes in nursery schools as Freelance Dance Teacher at DanceBase

  • Taught teenagers hip hop and street dance as Freelance Dance Teacher at Whale Arts Community Centre

  • Worked at Broughton High School as Pupil Support Assistant, providing 1-to-1 support for kids with additional support needs