WHY DO I PRACTICE YOGA

I've dipped in and out of Yoga my whole adult life but began to make it a permanent and regular practice about 10 years ago after being bitten by a Tick who thought it would be awesome to give me Lyme disease (insect-borne disease transmitted by ticks - keep your socks on when out walking!!)

Lyme can be pretty debilitating and I realised I didn't just need yoga movement (asana), I needed 'yoga' , an approach that would improve not only the body but the mind, spirit and my understanding of how I wanted to live. Yoga bought, and continues to bring this to me.

After 2 years of practicing and studying yoga every day, alongside attending classes with some wonderful teachers locally, nationally and internationally the realisation landed that if yoga can make this much difference to me (I was pretty poorly) it could be beneficial for others.

I undertook Yoga Teacher Training over 8 years ago, qualifying with a distinction. 

In addition to the YTT I studied a further 6 months of Breathwork and Meditation techniques, added a Zen yoga teacher training in early 2018. In 2019 ,2 further teacher trainings with the amazing Sarah Lo, gaining Yin Yoga advanced teaching qualifications. 

I've also been lucky enough to study the ancient art of Pranayama with Phillip Xerri. 

Reiki second degree achieved in 2020.

Gong sound training with About Gong in 2022

First Aid trained. Member of CIMSPA. Fully insured.

My enthusiasm and passion for yoga and meditation could be infectious or annoying dependant on your point of view. My sons find it annoying but then they find most things annoying so are a barometer for not much! Yoga makes me feel better it really is that simple, it calms and focuses the mind, strengthens and energises the body - it helps. It's not a panacea for all, but it is for a lot, for me anyway and I'm sure for anyone that maintains a regular practice.