About.
“First enamoured with the physical practise of Yoga it wasn’t until a few years into practising that I realised the far greater gift I was receiving; I was starting to know myself, like myself & celebrate myself.”
“Now, as a teacher, I am deeply committed to using a contemporary understanding of anatomy to help you find strength and freedom in the body, as well as the wisdom of ancient philosophical teachings to guide you back to yourself.”
My brother bought me a ten week course at a local Shivananda Centre which swiftly became the highlight of my week. I then practised with various teachers at different studios and slowly developed a self practise. At this time in my life I was experiencing depression for the first time and Yoga seemed to be the only place I could find relief from the pain I was in; it really was medicine for body and soul. I loved the internal strength, balance and focus I was cultivating, it became the safest place for me to be.
What brought me to Yoga?
I did my first 200hr Teacher Training in 2016 - a five week immersive course in India - and have been teaching since. The beauty of an intensive training is that you really do live, eat and sleep Yoga. I believe these five weeks have truly shaped the way I teach and live the practise. Since then I have taught all over London, and online since 2020. Since moving to Bristol I am predominantly offer online classes (group and private) to both students and teachers.
How long have I been teaching?
200hr YTT (Abhinam Yoga Centre, India) // 200hr YTT (Michael James Wong & Emily-Clare Hill) // 50hr Yin (Clare Gates-Sjöblom) // 50hr Advanced TT (Emily-Clare Hill) // 50hr Power (Michael Eley) // 300hr YTT (Michael James Wong)
I am forever indebted to my teachers who have so graciously shared their knowledge and support over the years.
What trainings have I completed?
My classes are intelligently sequenced, fluid and purposeful. Each class is designed to nourish and ground whilst giving students the opportunity to challenge themselves if they choose to. I pride myself in creating inclusive and accessible practises that welcome all bodies and abilities.
I am fiercely committed to honouring the ancient wisdom of this practise from a modern day perspective. I know first hand how deeply it can benefit our mental and emotional wellbeing so throughout practise I will encourage (and provide the tools for) gentle self enquiry whilst creating a space so that the hour we spend together can truly be whatever you need it to be.
How do I describe my classes?