My journey with yoga…

My interest in meditation and mindfulness was sparked in the last year of my degree in South Africa, and this was deepened during my holistic counselling training in London. My yoga journey started in 2005, training in the Sivananda tradition at the Dhanwanthari Ashram in India.

Since then, I’ve explored a myriad of styles and practices and although my classes are inevitably a blend of all these influences, they are now mostly inspired by the late Vanda Scaravelli. My classes are accessible to those new to yoga to those more experienced, and bring together an anatomical understanding of the body with breathwork, meditative movement for modern life, and deeply restorative practices.

In my classes, we start with lying on the floor to breath and settle, before gradually exploring simple meditative movements, engaging the whole body and mind. I always provide modifications and encourage students to make the practice their own, adapting each pose to best serve their body’s needs, and always with compassion. We then move into final relaxation to allow everyone to fully unwind and to bring the practice to a close.

Through my classes there will be opportunities to:

• • restore and maintain natural movement and strength in the whole body
  • undo and release any holding on or tension in the body
  • enhance your anatomical and personal understanding of your body
  • learn practices to boost your own home practice as well as to dial down the nervous system in your everyday life
  • find a kinder more compassionate relationship towards yourself and your body

If you have ANY questions or concerns about whether these classes are a good fit for you, please feel free to contact me. I’d love to hear from you.

I am also the co-founder of Wellbody Wellmind Wellbeing Charity (www.wellbodywellmindwellbeing.co.uk) which offers tailored wellbeing courses for groups and communities across Sussex.