Over the last decade, yoga has given me the tools to awaken to more joy, connection and clarity and I am passionate about providing a space for others to do the same.

When I first started practising yoga, almost a decade ago, I was in a very different place in my life. I had struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I could remember. While I was by no means instantly cured, those first few classes certainly helped bring me a sense of calm and grounding. As I began practising more regularly, I noticed my body getting stronger - that was what I thought yoga was about. I also noticed my mind becoming less frantic and more concentrated, at least for those 60 minutes on the mat - this is what I didn’t realise yoga was about!

I wanted to better understand what I could see the practice was giving me. Having studied Philosophy at University, delving into yoga philosophy felt like a natural next step, and I loved (and still love) learning about the roots, methods and schools of yoga. Undertaking my 200 hour teacher training was a transformative experience, and only made me more passionate about the practice and sharing it with others.

In my classes, I aim to create a space where everyone can feel comfortable. When I first started practising, I was not ‘good’ at yoga; my muscles were stiff and tight, and I could barely lift my arms over my head. I don’t want my students to feel that they need their asana (poses) to look a certain way for them to take part in my classes. Moreover, part of the beauty of asana is its ability to lead us towards balance; what we need fluctuates on a daily basis, so there will always be lots of options to scale up or scale down.

I always try and convey the deeper aspects of the practice; while this might sound serious, I am also a firm believer that a playful approach to practising better helps us let go and connect to ourselves fully. You can expect space for stillness, moments of challenge and hopefully a little laughter.