Hi, I am a Senior Yoga Teacher and Sound Practitioner.
My yoga journey began during an intense period of my life. I was working in a stressful banking job, spending long hours sitting at a desk, and my back pain was getting worse and worse. Initially, it was physical discomfort that brought me to yoga. But from my very first class, I sensed there was something deeper to explore and so much to learn about myself and my body.
That curiosity led me to explore different styles of yoga, from dynamic Ashtanga and strong flow practices to slower, restorative and yin sessions. Over time, I refined my personal practice to support the needs of my body, especially my back injury. As I began to experience real changes, I became deeply dedicated to yoga, not only because it eased my physical pain, but because it started to bring balance back into my life.
About three years later, I began sharing my passion by teaching friends and neighbours. In 2013, I completed my foundational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT200) in Sri Lanka with the Australian school YogaArts (accredited by Yoga Alliance UK), under the guidance of inspiring teachers Louisa Sear, Stu Girling, Rose Baudin and Lucy Roberts. In 2017, I reunited with my teachers in Bali to deepen my knowledge and experience of both practice and teaching, completing my Level 2 Yoga Teacher Training (RYT500).
Through the process of learning how to support my lower back, I developed a much deeper awareness of my body, its movement patterns, alignment, and natural intelligence. With regular practice, I learned to accept my body’s irregularities and limitations, understanding that our bodies and even our injuries can become our greatest teachers. They invite us to pause, to listen, and when we do so with patience and dedication, yoga has the potential to gently transform our lives.
Strongly inspired by my current teacher Julie Martin of Brahmani Yoga, I encourage others to meet themselves exactly as they are on the mat with any injuries, tendencies, limitations or judgments and to begin working with what is present. My teacher says: Yoga is not about the asana, it’s about the feeling when we’re in it. True health and harmony emerge when we build a new relationship with our bodies and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Through embodied movement, conscious breathing, concentration and meditation, we can discover a balance between ease and effort, not only on the mat, but more importantly in everyday life. I invite my students to connect with their bodies, to recognise both their limitations and their strengths, and to trust the wisdom they carry within.
Exploring the multidimensional nature of our being through practice opens the door to authenticity, awareness and harmony in body, mind and spirit.
My exploration of sound began early in childhood, although it was only decades later, through my deepening understanding of yoga, meditation and the movement of energy, that I truly rediscovered it. I found myself drawn to the powerful resonance of gongs, crystal bowls and other deeply relaxing and therapeutic instruments, including the human voice.
Through personal experience and intuitive exploration, I came to understand the profound potential of sound. Vibrations have the ability to gently reconnect body, mind and spirit, creating space for balance, insight and restoration.
This path led me to study the art of sound under the guidance of Abby DelSol and Tom Soltron, founders of Tone of Life, and later with sound therapist Sheila Whittaker. Through this training and ongoing practice, I became a certified Gong and Sound Practitioner.
Sacred sounds continue to support me in finding balance and inner harmony by aligning the body’s natural vibrations and creating space to reconnect with the deeper Self. In states of deep relaxation, the body’s innate healing processes can begin to unfold naturally.
My intention is to share this experience with others, to hold a space of calm, clarity and openness, where each person can reconnect with their own inner wisdom and potential.